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Investing.com -- Evolution (ST:EVOG) shares climbed more than 8% on Thursday after the gaming company reported second-quarter earnings that slightly exceeded expectations, led by strong growth in North America and steady profit margins.
Revenue for the quarter rose 3% year over year to €524 million, ahead of consensus estimates of €519 million.
Live Casino (EPA:CASP) revenue increased 3.6% to €454 million, while revenue from random number generator (RNG) games edged up 0.4% to €71 million, missing consensus by 1%.
EBITDA was flat year over year at €345 million but topped consensus estimates of €338 million.
The EBITDA margin came in at 65.9%, within the company’s full-year guidance range of 66% to 68%. Net cash stood at €505 million.
North America led regional performance with a 23% revenue increase. Asia returned to growth with a 4% rise, while Latin America and other markets posted gains of 3% and 19%, respectively. Revenue in Europe declined 6% following a full quarter of regulatory changes.
The company reaffirmed its full-year EBITDA margin guidance. Consensus estimates for the full year project revenue of €2.14 billion, up 4% from the prior year, and EBITDA of €1.41 billion, down 10%.
Regulated markets contributed 44% of total revenue, up from 39% a year earlier. Revenue from regulated markets grew 16%, while unregulated market revenue declined 5%. The company did not provide new information on the U.K. licensing review.
During the quarter, Evolution launched new studios in the Philippines—its first in Asia, and Brazil.
It also extended its licensing partnership with Hasbro (NASDAQ:HAS) to develop additional MONOPOLY-branded and other titles. A new market entry in Rhode Island was made through a deal with Bally.