Playtika (NASDAQ:PLTK) Issues Earnings Results

Playtika (NASDAQ:PLTK) posted its earnings results on Thursday. The company reported ($0.82) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.14 by ($0.96), FiscalAI reports. Playtika had a negative return on equity of 114.44% and a net margin of 3.16%.The company had revenue of $678.80 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $660.32 million. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted ($0.04) EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 4.4% compared to the same quarter last year.

Here are the key takeaways from Playtika’s conference call:

• Q4 and FY results showed strength: Q4 revenue $678.8M with Adjusted EBITDA $201.4M, full-year revenue of $2.755B and record free cash flow $481.6M, underscoring execution and cash generation.
• Direct-to-consumer (D2C) is now core—D2C was 36.8% of Q4 revenue and reached about $1 billion annualized, supporting better unit economics and a long-term target of ~40%.
• SuperPlay is a major growth driver: the studio generated about $573M for the year (up 67.5% vs. baseline) and Disney Solitaire grew 21.4% sequentially, materially shifting the portfolio toward casual games.
• GAAP results were hit by a large non-cash contingent consideration related to the SuperPlay earn-out—$394.1M recorded in G&A—contributing to a Q4 GAAP net loss and creating a sizeable future cash obligation the company will fund from cash on hand.
• 2026 guidance reflects the strategic mix shift: revenue $2.7B–$2.8B, Adjusted EBITDA $730M–$770M, with marketing weighted to H1 and continued focus on stabilizing declining social-casino titles while investing behind high-return casual franchises.

Playtika Price Performance

NASDAQ PLTK traded up $0.25 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $3.40. 4,352,449 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,834,192. The stock has a market cap of $1.28 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.17, a P/E/G ratio of 1.79 and a beta of 0.84. Playtika has a one year low of $2.99 and a one year high of $6.11. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $3.63 and a 200-day simple moving average of $3.75.

More Playtika News

Here are the key news stories impacting Playtika this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Revenue and DTC strength — Q4 revenue was $678.8M (up 4.4% y/y) with Direct‑to‑Consumer revenue of $250.1M (+43.2% y/y), showing improving monetization and portfolio diversification. Playtika Holding Corp. Reports Q4 and 2025 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Cash flow and adjusted profitability — record free cash flow of $481.6M and adjusted EBITDA of $201.4M (up y/y) support valuation and capital flexibility despite GAAP loss. Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: FY2026 outlook in line but conservative — management updated revenue guidance to $2.70–2.80B and adj. EBITDA $730–770M, roughly matching street expectations and removing some upside uncertainty. Press Release
• Negative Sentiment: Large GAAP net loss and non‑cash charge — Q4 GAAP net loss was $(309.3)M driven by contingent‑consideration remeasurement tied to SuperPlay, which materially affected EPS and headline optics. QuiverQuant Summary
• Negative Sentiment: Dividend suspension & increased contingent liabilities — management suspended the quarterly dividend to preserve flexibility and contingent consideration on the balance sheet rose sharply, which could pressure sentiment among income‑seeking holders. Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst reaction and price action — some downgrades and a recent 1‑year low note drove headlines ahead of the print; watch analyst revisions after updated guidance and the dividend move. Analyst Downgrade / 1-Year Low

Analyst Ratings Changes

PLTK has been the topic of several research reports. Citigroup reduced their price target on Playtika from $7.00 to $5.50 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, February 20th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Playtika from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, January 25th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Playtika from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Wedbush reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $7.00 price target on shares of Playtika in a report on Friday, October 31st. Finally, Loop Capital set a $3.75 price objective on shares of Playtika in a research note on Monday, November 3rd. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Playtika has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $5.56.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Playtika

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in PLTK. AQR Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Playtika by 65.7% during the second quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 6,331,123 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,630,000 after buying an additional 2,511,228 shares during the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC boosted its stake in Playtika by 536.3% during the 1st quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 1,354,552 shares of the company’s stock valued at $7,003,000 after purchasing an additional 1,141,685 shares during the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership increased its holdings in Playtika by 20.6% during the 3rd quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 3,972,998 shares of the company’s stock worth $15,455,000 after purchasing an additional 679,564 shares in the last quarter. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd raised its stake in shares of Playtika by 217.8% in the third quarter. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd now owns 920,552 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,581,000 after purchasing an additional 630,884 shares during the last quarter. Finally, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company lifted its holdings in shares of Playtika by 19.1% in the second quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 3,708,556 shares of the company’s stock valued at $17,541,000 after purchasing an additional 595,494 shares in the last quarter. 11.94% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Playtika

Playtika Ltd. (NASDAQ: PLTK) is a leading developer and publisher of free-to-play mobile and social games. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, the company has built a reputation for creating engaging, social casino and casual gaming experiences. Playtika’s platform leverages data-driven analytics and in-game community features to drive player retention and monetization across multiple titles.

The company’s diverse portfolio includes flagship social casino games such as Slotomania, Bingo Blitz and Caesars Casino, as well as skill-based and casual offerings like World Series of Poker and House of Fun.