Playtika Holding Corp. reported third‑quarter 2025 results that exceeded analyst expectations, with total revenue of $674.6 million, a 3.1% sequential decline but an 8.7% year‑over‑year increase. The company’s direct‑to‑consumer (DTC) segment drove the upside, posting $209.3 million in revenue—up 19% sequentially and 20% year‑over‑year—highlighting the continued acceleration of its DTC strategy.
Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.18 beat the consensus estimate of $0.17, a $0.01 or 5.9% surprise. The beat was largely driven by disciplined cost management and a favorable mix shift toward higher‑margin DTC titles, which offset the sequential revenue decline and the year‑over‑year drop in legacy titles such as Slotomania. The company’s GAAP EPS of $0.11 also exceeded the $0.10 estimate, confirming that the earnings beat was not limited to adjusted figures.
Revenue growth was supported by strong performance in the company’s core DTC titles—Bingo Blitz, June’s Journey, and Solitaire Grand Harvest—while the SuperPlay portfolio continued to add incremental revenue. The decline in Slotomania revenue, however, underscored the need for continued innovation in legacy games. Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 32.2% from 31.8% in the prior year, reflecting the protective effect of the growing DTC mix and effective marketing spend reductions.
Playtika reaffirmed its full‑year guidance, maintaining revenue expectations of $2.70 billion to $2.75 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $715 million to $740 million. The unchanged outlook signals management confidence in sustaining growth momentum and margin protection, despite the sequential revenue dip. The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, payable January 9, 2026, to shareholders of record as of December 26, 2025, reinforcing its commitment to returning value to investors.
Analysts noted that the revenue beat and EPS surprise, combined with the steady guidance and dividend declaration, contributed to a positive market reaction. The company’s focus on DTC expansion, disciplined marketing spend, and the successful integration of SuperPlay were highlighted as key drivers of the strong results and the confidence expressed by management.
Management emphasized that the company’s disciplined investment in high‑return titles and a step‑down in marketing spend are positioning Playtika to finish the year within guidance while maintaining a focus on long‑term profitability. CEO Robert Antokol said the company is “executing with focus and discipline” and that the DTC mix is “protecting margins” as the portfolio transitions toward higher‑return opportunities.
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