Playtika Q1 2026 Earnings Review

Playtika's Q1'26 results showed a revenue beat but an EBITDA miss due to increased marketing spend for the SuperPlay portfolio. Goldman Sachs maintains a Neutral rating with a $4.25 price target, balancing strong growth in new titles and D2C mix against high acquisition costs.

Key Takeaways

• 1.Playtika's Q1'26 revenue exceeded expectations, driven by strength in the casual portfolio and stabilizing social casino trends, though Adjusted EBITDA was lower than estimated due to high marketing spend.
• 2.Management raised FY26 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance, with a surprising upside to EBITDA margin forecasts despite the Q1 EBITDA miss.
• 3.Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) revenue mix reached an all-time high of 39.2%, supporting improved unit economics and operating cash flow.

Table of Contents

• Q1'26 Positives & Negatives
• Q2'26 & 2026 Estimate Changes
• Valuation: Maintain Neutral Rating and PT of $4.25 (unchanged)
• Key Risks
• Disclosure Appendix

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