Shares of Playtika Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:PLTK – Get Free Report) passed above its 50 day moving average during trading on Thursday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $2.19 and traded as high as $2.5175. Playtika shares last traded at $2.31, with a volume of 3,418,123 shares.
Key Playtika News
Here are the key news stories impacting Playtika this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Playtika reported Q3 adjusted earnings of $0.32 per share, above analyst expectations of roughly $0.20–$0.22, while revenue of $673.8 million also exceeded estimates of about $667 million. The earnings beat is a near-term positive for investors. Playtika Holding Tops Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
- Positive Sentiment: The board opted to keep Playtika independent, a decision that drew a favorable market reaction. The report’s headline points to investor support, though it does not describe a transaction or related proceeds. Playtika Surges After Opting to Remain Independent
- Positive Sentiment: Direct-to-consumer revenue rose 31.4% year over year to $275.1 million, showing growth in the company’s direct sales channel. Playtika Reports Q3 2026 Financial Results
- Negative Sentiment: Total revenue was nearly flat year over year and fell 7.8% sequentially; DTC revenue also declined 4.1% from the prior quarter. The weak top-line momentum may temper the impact of the earnings beat. Playtika Reports Q3 2026 Financial Results
Analysts Set New Price Targets
PLTK has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Wedbush upped their price target on Playtika from $3.00 to $4.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. Citigroup cut their price objective on Playtika from $3.50 to $3.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, October 29th. Morgan Stanley set a $4.25 target price on Playtika in a report on Monday, August 10th. Roth Capital reduced their target price on Playtika from $3.50 to $2.75 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Monday, August 31st. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group set a $3.75 target price on Playtika in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Playtika has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $3.55.
Get Our Latest Analysis on PLTK
Playtika Stock Up 9.0%
The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $2.19 and its 200 day moving average price is $3.05. The firm has a market cap of $881.08 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -3.16 and a beta of 1.08.
Playtika (NASDAQ:PLTK – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 5th. The company reported $0.32 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.22 by $0.10. Playtika had a negative return on equity of 65.82% and a negative net margin of 9.89%. The business had revenue of $673.80 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $666.98 million. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.11 earnings per share. Playtika’s quarterly revenue was down .1% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts predict that Playtika Holding Corp. will post 0.54 EPS for the current year.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Playtika
Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in PLTK. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Playtika during the second quarter worth approximately $22,230,000. Man Group plc bought a new position in shares of Playtika in the second quarter valued at approximately $2,554,000. Tidal Investments LLC raised its stake in shares of Playtika by 153.0% in the second quarter. Tidal Investments LLC now owns 353,984 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,317,000 after acquiring an additional 214,093 shares during the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new position in shares of Playtika in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $946,000. Finally, Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio boosted its holdings in shares of Playtika by 62.7% in the 2nd quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 165,394 shares of the company’s stock worth $615,000 after acquiring an additional 63,717 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 11.94% of the company’s stock.
Playtika Company Profile
Playtika Holding Corp. is a digital entertainment company that develops and operates free-to-play mobile and web games. Its business focuses on social casino, casual, and other interactive gaming experiences that generate revenue through in-game purchases and advertising.
Playtika’s portfolio has included widely recognized titles such as Slotomania, Bingo Blitz, House of Fun, Caesars Slots, and World Series of Poker. The company uses data analytics, live-operations capabilities, and ongoing content updates to engage players and support the long-term performance of its games.
Founded in 2010, Playtika initially helped pioneer free-to-play social casino gaming on social networks and later expanded into mobile platforms.
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