Betsson AB CEO Pontus Lindwall: “Not the dream quarter, still a good quarter”
Q4 profitability was down for Betsson AB, with sportsbook revenue dipping 9%, but the CEO reflects on more encouraging full-year results.
Q4 profitability was down for Betsson AB, with sportsbook revenue dipping 9%, but the CEO reflects on more encouraging full-year results.
While net income during the fourth quarter of 2025 decreased 17.7% to $140.4m, the operator’s FY 2025 net income increased by a significant 218.9% year-over-year for a total of $1.8bn.
The operator released unaudited results for its Q4 and FY2025 performance on February 4, with many of the figures from its official release matching the preliminary report.
New operator data shows online gambling yield declined slightly year-on-year in Q3, while online slots reached record levels for the third consecutive quarter following the introduction of stake limits.
One-off charges set to weigh on FY25 results, with underlying PBT now expected at AU$21m (US$13.8m).
The company now expects adjusted EBITDA for 2025 to reach at least €195m, exceeding analyst consensus forecasts that ranged between €150m and €187m.
Full-year net revenue edge up 0.2% while Q4 declines 3.7% amid reduced operating revenues.
Full-year revenue rises 8% while Q4 profit declines amid lower B2B contributions.
The operator’s adjusted EBITDAs for both Q4 and FY2025 also represent record highs, increasing 9.6% and 10.4%, respectively, for totals of $51.8m and $180.4m.
The figures are still subject to the completion of MGM Resorts’ financial closing procedures and have yet to be reviewed by the operator’s independent registered public accounting firm.