"Genius Sports reported first-quarter 2026 results after absorbing three of the largest iGaming and sports betting affiliate properties into its sports-data platform, with Casino.org, Casino Guru, and Covers.com now inside the company's combined media and advertising operation following the May 1 close of the $1.2bn Legend acquisition."
"The London-based, NYSE-listed sports tech company beat consensus revenue expectations by approximately 10%, reporting $188.0 million for the quarter against analyst forecasts of $170.6 million, while net loss widened to $55.5 million from $8.2 million in the year-ago quarter. This was primarily driven by Legend-related transaction costs, foreign exchange movements, and stock-based compensation."
"The earnings per share figure of -$0.21 significantly missed the analyst consensus of -$0.01, reflecting the magnitude of one-time costs associated with the Legend close. Group-adjusted EBITDA grew 21% year-over-year to $24.0 million, with Betting Technology revenue up 33% to $146.2 million and Media Technology revenue up 23% to $41.7 million."
"Management raised full-year 2026 guidance to $990 million-$1.01 billion in revenue and $270-280 million in adjusted EBITDA, and this year's adjusted margin target for the metric was raised from 23% to 28%. Genius's Q2 forecast tests its immediate business thesis regarding the Legend acquisition, expecting flat revenues but double EBITDA margins for the quarter."
Genius Sports reported first-quarter 2026 results after completing the May 1 close of its $1.2 billion Legend acquisition, bringing Casino.org, Casino Guru, and Covers.com into its combined media and advertising platform. Q1 revenue reached $188.0 million, about 10% above analyst forecasts, while net loss widened to $55.5 million from $8.2 million a year earlier. The net loss was driven mainly by Legend-related transaction costs, foreign exchange movements, and stock-based compensation. Earnings per share was -$0.21 versus a -$0.01 consensus. Group-adjusted EBITDA rose 21% year over year to $24.0 million, with Betting Technology revenue up 33% and Media Technology revenue up 23%. Full-year 2026 guidance increased to $990 million-$1.01 billion revenue and $270-$280 million adjusted EBITDA, with an adjusted margin target raised to 28%.
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