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Unity Software Inc. · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations

Briefing

Unity's fourth quarter results meaningfully exceeded expectations on both revenue and profit.

Unity reported Q4 2024 revenue of $457 million, a 25% decrease year-over-year. The company posted a GAAP net loss of $123 million with a net loss margin of 27%. Adjusted EBITDA was $106 million with a margin of 23%. Free cash flow was $106 million.

  • Revenue declined 25% year-over-year to $457 million, impacted by a portfolio reset.
  • Net loss improved to $123 million from $254 million in Q4 2023.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $106 million with a 23% margin, exceeding expectations.
  • Free cash flow improved significantly to $106 million.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$457M

Previous: $609M-25.0%
EPS (adj)

-$0.30

Previous: -$0.66+54.5%
Adjusted EBITDA

$106M

No prior period
Adjusted EBITDA Margin

23.0%

No prior period
Net Loss Margin

-27.0%

No prior period
Net Cash from Operations

$112M

No prior period
Free Cash Flow

$106M

No prior period
Net Income

-$123M

Previous: -$254M+51.6%
Operating Income

-$124M

Previous: -$254M+51.3%
Gross Profit

$342M

Previous: $348M-1.8%

Revenue & EPS history

Unity · Revenue · Quarterly

$457M

Q4 2024-25%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 13 of 15 quarters(87%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Unity · $544M total across 2 segments · Q3 2023

  • Grow Solutions
    $355M+106.8%
  • Create Solutions
    $189M+47.0%

Forward guidance

Unity expects Q1 2025 revenue between $405 million and $415 million, with adjusted EBITDA in the range of $60 million to $65 million.

Tailwinds

  • Revenue guidance of $405M–$415M reflects stabilization.
  • Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $60M–$65M.
  • Better cost control measures improving profitability.
  • Continued growth in subscription and industry strategic revenue.
  • Launch of Unity 6 and AI advancements expected to drive adoption.

Headwinds

  • Revenue is expected to be lower than prior year Q1.
  • Macroeconomic conditions could impact ad spend.
  • Competition in gaming and ad monetization remains high.
  • China’s gaming regulations pose ongoing challenges.
  • Execution risks in the portfolio restructuring strategy.

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 2024

Historical avgQ4 2024

+2.1%

Avg return

Earnings day

+3.9%

Avg return

5 days after

+5.8%

Avg return

30 days after

58%

14 / 24 earnings

Positive

+30.4%

Q4 2024

Best reaction

-39.9%

Q1 2022

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-1.8%-1.7%+6.9%
Q4 2025-26.3%-35.7%-33.1%
Q3 2025+18.1%+20.2%+27.6%
Q1 2025-3.1%+2.4%+17.9%
Q4 2024+30.4%+19.5%+0.4%
Q3 2024-5.4%-11.3%+27.9%
Q2 2024+11.6%+16.7%+13.9%
Q1 2024-10.0%-4.4%-28.3%
Q4 2023-0.8%-7.5%-13.7%
Q3 2023+3.6%+12.0%+25.5%
Q2 2023-9.2%-11.8%-18.1%
Q1 2023+14.8%+6.1%+28.4%
Q4 2022-12.7%-18.8%-21.3%
Q3 2022+17.1%+37.6%+42.8%
Q2 2022+11.7%+17.5%-22.1%
Q1 2022-39.9%-22.4%-18.0%
Q4 2021+6.5%+5.5%-12.7%
Q3 2021+8.2%+20.6%-14.2%
Q2 2020+18.2%+14.0%+26.1%
Q2 2021+10.1%+16.9%+21.7%
Q1 2021+3.3%+7.2%+23.6%
Q4 2020-13.3%-13.7%-36.7%
Q4 2019+9.6%+13.0%+49.9%
Q3 2020+8.7%+11.8%+44.4%
Q1 2020
Q3 2019
Q2 2019
Q1 2019

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