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
Revenue & EPS history
Genius Sports · Revenue · Quarterly
$188M
Revenue by segment
Genius Sports · $119M total across 3 segments · Q2 2025
- Betting Technology, Content & Services$87.5M—73.7%
- Media Technology, Content & Services$18.6M—15.7%
- Sports Technology & Services$12.6M—10.6%
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
-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
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (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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