Roth/MKM initiates Genius Sports stock with Buy rating, $16 price target

Published 12/09/2025, 10:58
Roth/MKM initiates Genius Sports stock with Buy rating, $16 price target

Investing.com - Roth/MKM initiated coverage on Genius Sports Ltd. (NYSE:GENI) with a Buy rating and a price target of $16.00 on Friday. The stock has demonstrated strong momentum, delivering a 64% return over the past year and maintaining a healthy current ratio of 2.36x, according to InvestingPro data.

The research firm cited Genius Sports as "an attractive growth story" with estimated four-year compound annual growth rates (CAGR) through 2028 of 19% for revenue and 36% for adjusted EBITDA.

Roth/MKM noted the company’s "relatively consistent beat-and-raise track record" and identified multiple tailwinds from an expanding portfolio of sports data rights and services.

The firm specifically highlighted healthy market growth from online sports betting, particularly with in-play betting, as well as with media services as key growth drivers for Genius Sports.

The $16 price target is based on 25 times Roth/MKM’s 2026 estimated adjusted EBITDA, representing a discount of more than 30% compared to the firm’s multi-year growth outlook for the company. For deeper insights into GENI’s valuation and growth potential, check out the comprehensive Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.

In other recent news, Genius Sports reported impressive second-quarter results, with revenue reaching $120 million, a 23% increase year-over-year, surpassing the consensus estimate of $118 million. The company’s adjusted EBITDA also grew by 81% to $36 million, exceeding the $34 million consensus, with margins expanding significantly. Following these results, UBS raised its price target for Genius Sports to $13 from $11, maintaining a Neutral rating, while Benchmark increased its target to $14 from $12, keeping a Buy rating. Additionally, Guggenheim adjusted its price target to $16 from $12, citing a strong outlook and maintaining a Buy rating. Benchmark also highlighted FanHub as a key growth driver, raising its price target to $16, with expectations of 60% media growth in the latter half of 2025. Genius Sports has an upcoming Investor Day on December 3, 2025, in New York City, where senior leadership will present the company’s business strategy and financial outlook. These developments underscore the company’s robust performance and future potential, as recognized by multiple analyst firms.

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