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Net Revenue (Q4 2025):EUR540 million, a quarter-on-quarter growth of 1.4%, but a year-on-year decline of 3.7%.
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Adjusted EBITDA (Q4 2025):EUR341.5 million, with a margin of 66.4%.
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Live Revenue (Q4 2025):Declined by 4.5% to EUR438.6 million.
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R&D Expenses (Q4 2025):Increased by 1.7% to EUR75.7 million.
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Net Revenue (Full Year 2025):EUR2,067 million, an increase of 0.2% year-on-year.
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Adjusted EBITDA (Full Year 2025):EUR1,366 million, a decrease of 3.2%, with a margin of 66.1%.
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Headcount Growth:Increased by 5.8% year-on-year and 3.8% quarter-on-quarter.
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Customer Dependency:Dependency on the five largest customers decreased from 46% in 2024 to 39% in 2025.
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Number of Tables:Increased by 300 during the year.
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Operating Expenses (Q4 2025):EUR215 million, up 6.3% year-on-year and 2.1% quarter-on-quarter.
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Profit for the Period (Q4 2025):EUR306.8 million.
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Earnings Per Share (EPS) After Dilution (Q4 2025):EUR1.54.
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Operating Cash Flow After Investments (Q4 2025):EUR262 million.
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Capital Expenditures (Q4 2025):EUR38.5 million.
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Total Cash Balance (End of 2025):EUR818 million.
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Total Shareholder Remuneration (2025):Almost EUR1.1 billion, equating to a yield of 9.3%.
Release Date: February 05, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Evolution AB ( EVVTY ) reported a quarter-on-quarter growth in net revenues of 1.4% in Q4 2025.
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The company maintained a strong adjusted EBITDA margin of 66.4% for the quarter.
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North America and Latin America achieved all-time high revenues, with significant growth driven by Brazil.
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The launch of new games, such as Ice Fishing and Red Baron, has been well-received, with Ice Fishing gaining popularity rapidly.
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Evolution AB ( EVVTY ) has expanded its global footprint with new studio openings in Brazil, the Philippines, Romania, and the US.
Negative Points
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Net revenues experienced a year-on-year decline of 3.7% in Q4 2025.
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Europe saw a decline in revenues both year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter, attributed to regulatory challenges and market instability.
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The company's Live revenue declined by 4.5% to EUR438.6 million.
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Cybersecurity issues in Asia continue to pose challenges, although some progress has been made.
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The overall financial performance for 2025 was flat, with only a 0.2% increase in net revenues for the full year.
Q & A Highlights
Q: What would it take in 2026 for the progress on the content and operational side to be more matched in the financial performance? A: Martin Carlesund, CEO: To deliver in 2026, we need a stable environment and continuous improvement in Asia. No more, no less.
Q: Could you provide more color on the sequential decline in Europe and how should we think about European growth in 2026? A: Martin Carlesund, CEO: The quarter in Europe was not good due to regulatory measures and market instability. Channelization dropped to 50% in some countries, affecting us as we target only the regulated market. The regulation is not balanced, pushing players out of regulatory limits.
Q: Why have you given this new geographic disclosure? A: Martin Carlesund, CEO: We wanted to emphasize regulatory aspects and show where our revenue and customers are located. The geographical split of revenues based on customers' IP addresses was disclosed to provide transparency.
Q: Is there a need for further ring-fencing to complete the Galaxy acquisition in Nevada? A: Martin Carlesund, CEO: The Galaxy acquisition is progressing and is not large enough to affect our business model. We are moving forward according to our existing business model.
Q: How do you view the underlying development in Asia regarding cybersecurity issues? A: Martin Carlesund, CEO: The market has been unstable, but we are slowly making progress. We are taking actions against cyber criminality and hope to see better development, though the timeline is uncertain.
Q: What is your view on AI's impact on live casino? A: Martin Carlesund, CEO: AI presents a great opportunity. We may have a product with a virtual dealer, but human interaction remains important. AI will be a support tool, but real-life events will still be significant.
Q: Can you explain the factors affecting the EBITDA margin and the outlook for 2026? A: Martin Carlesund, CEO: The margin was affected by ring-fencing and operational adjustments. The resource mix is improving, and with more revenue, the incremental margin would be better. We aim to maintain a similar margin in 2026.
Q: What are you doing to address the accounts receivable issue? A: Joakim Andersson, CFO: The seasonal increase in accounts receivable is due to year-end holidays. We follow up on outstanding payments, and many customers have paid in January. The situation is improving.
Q: Is there a shift in strategic focus towards the US and Latin America? A: Martin Carlesund, CEO: There is no shift in strategic focus. All markets are important, but we have significant activities in the US and Latin America, such as launching Ezugi and expanding in these regions.
Q: How do you view the litigation with Playtech and its impact on commercial discussions? A: Martin Carlesund, CEO: The litigation is ongoing and slow. Customer reactions to competitors' actions have been shocking, but it hasn't materially impacted our commercial discussions.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
