NYSE$GENI

Genius Sports Limited · Q4 2026 earnings

Q4 2026 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations

Briefing

Genius Sports grew Q1 revenue 31% to $188M and raised full-year 2026 guidance after closing the Legend acquisition.

Genius Sports reported first quarter 2026 revenue of $188.0 million, up 31% year over year, with betting technology revenue up 33% to $146.2 million and media technology revenue up 22% to $41.7 million. Adjusted EBITDA rose 21% to $24.0 million despite a widened GAAP net loss of $55.5 million driven by foreign exchange, stock-based compensation, and Legend transaction costs. Following the May 1 close of Legend, management raised full-year 2026 guidance to $990 million–$1.01 billion of revenue and $270–$280 million of adjusted EBITDA, targeting roughly 28% adjusted EBITDA margin.

  • Group revenue reached $188.0 million (+31% YoY), led by 33% growth in betting technology to $146.2 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA grew 21% to $24.0 million; GAAP net loss widened to $55.5 million on FX, SBC, and Legend deal costs.
  • Post-Legend close, FY2026 revenue guidance was raised to $990M–$1.01B and adjusted EBITDA to $270M–$280M (≈28% margin).
  • Q2 2026 outlook calls for roughly $185 million of revenue and $45 million of adjusted EBITDA including Legend from May 1.
  • Product momentum included a record March Madness as NCAA exclusive data provider and expanded Moment Engine and BetVision partnerships.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$188M

No prior period
EPS (adj)

-$0.21

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Adjusted EBITDA

$24M

No prior period
Adjusted EBITDA Margin

12.8%

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Net Income

-$55.5M

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Operating Income

-$43.2M

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Gross Profit

$43.3M

No prior period
Cash & Equivalents

$197M

No prior period

Revenue & EPS history

Genius Sports · Revenue · Quarterly

$188M

Q4 2026
Beat estimate in 4 of 11 quarters(36%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Genius Sports · $119M total across 3 segments · Q2 2025

  • Betting Technology, Content & Services
    $87.5M
  • Media Technology, Content & Services
    $18.6M
  • Sports Technology & Services
    $12.6M

Forward guidance

After closing Legend on May 1, Genius raised FY2026 revenue guidance to $990M–$1.01B and adjusted EBITDA to $270M–$280M, implying ~28% margin; Q2 revenue and adjusted EBITDA are expected near $185M and $45M.

Tailwinds

  • Legend acquisition expands fan engagement and is expected to drive margin expansion and cash flow.
  • Full-year adjusted EBITDA margin target raised from ~23% to ~28% at the midpoint.

Headwinds

  • Q1 adjusted EBITDA margin of 12.8% reflects timing of growth investments ahead of second-half expansion.
  • GAAP net loss increased materially on FX, stock-based compensation, and one-time transaction expenses.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2026

Historical avgQ4 2026

-0.3%

Avg return

Earnings day

-2.0%

Avg return

5 days after

+3.4%

Avg return

30 days after

46%

11 / 24 earnings

Positive

+19.5%

Q1 2022

Best reaction

-27.3%

Q3 2021

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q4 2026-2.3%+1.1%+34.5%
Q3 2025+1.7%-7.6%+1.4%
Q2 2025-4.7%+2.5%+10.5%
Q1 2025-4.3%-5.8%-14.6%
Q4 2024+11.9%+16.8%+14.1%
Q3 2024+18.7%+12.7%+13.0%
Q2 2024+9.7%+13.8%+22.7%
Q1 2024+0.6%-5.2%+0.2%
Q4 2023-10.9%-16.3%-12.3%
Q3 2023-5.9%-3.0%+9.7%
Q2 2023-8.8%-16.1%-11.6%
Q1 2023+16.3%+14.0%+47.0%
Q4 2022-18.3%-13.5%-14.3%
Q3 2022+2.6%+5.8%-2.8%
Q2 2022+6.8%-3.5%+5.5%
Q1 2022+19.5%+15.2%+8.7%
Q4 2021-13.8%-2.8%-15.6%
Q3 2021-27.3%-28.4%-44.2%
Q2 2021+3.8%-1.4%-15.4%
Q1 2021+3.3%+8.5%-8.0%
Q4 2020-1.6%-8.9%+13.5%
Q4 2019-1.6%-8.9%+13.5%
Q4 2018-1.6%-8.9%+13.5%
Q3 2018-1.6%-8.9%+13.5%
Q3 2020
Q2 2020
Q1 2020

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