- 2025 EBITDA Margin Forecast: Estimated between 66% to 68%, slightly below the previous 69.2% estimate.
- Fourth Quarter Highlights:
- EBITDA achieved was EUR 455.0 million, a 35% increase year-over-year.
- EBITDA margin stood at 72.8%, up from 70.9% year-over-year.
- Pretax profit reached EUR 425.3 million, a 40% rise, exceeding the estimated EUR 332.7 million.
- Profit after tax was EUR 377.1 million, surpassing the estimated EUR 276 million.
- Operating profit amounted to EUR 417.6 million, achieving a 38% increase against the estimated EUR 330.5 million.
- Operating revenue was EUR 625.3 million, growing by 32% year-over-year.
- Regional Revenue Performance:
- Asia: Generated EUR 202.2 million, marking an 11% year-over-year increase.
- North America: Reached EUR 70.6 million, a 19% rise, close to the EUR 70 million estimate.
- Europe: Earned EUR 201.8 million, reflecting an 8.6% year-over-year growth.
- Latin America: Revenue stood at EUR 38.5 million, showing a 20% increment, slightly below the EUR 38.7 million estimate.
- 2024 Year-End Financials:
- Dividend per share increased to EUR 2.80 from EUR 2.65, beating the estimated EUR 2.73.
- Strategic Comments:
- The company plans to repurchase shares worth up to EUR 500 million in 2025.
- The main focus for 2025 is on growth and gaining market share in the online casino sector.
- Further technical measures are in place to ensure compliance and availability in regulated markets, contributing to the revised lower margin guidance.
- Analyst Ratings: There are 9 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and 4 sell ratings for the stock.
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A look at Evolution Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 2 | |
| Dividend | 4 | |
| Growth | 5 | |
| Resilience | 4 | |
| Momentum | 3 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.6 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
Based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores for Evolution, the company’s long-term outlook appears to be quite positive. With a high Growth score of 5, Evolution is positioned well for future expansion and development within the gaming industry. Additionally, the company has received solid scores in Dividend and Resilience, indicating stability and potential for regular dividends for investors.
Although Evolution‘s Value and Momentum scores are slightly lower, the overall outlook remains strong. As a gaming company that offers B2B live casino solutions to online operators globally, Evolution‘s ability to adapt and grow in the ever-evolving gaming market provides a promising foundation for long-term success.
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