Genius Sports (NYSE:GENI) Releases Earnings Results

Genius Sports (NYSE:GENI) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday. The company reported ($0.06) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.01 by ($0.07), FiscalAI reports. Genius Sports had a negative return on equity of 23.83% and a negative net margin of 22.99%. The firm had revenue of $269.86 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $261.13 million. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned ($0.11) EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 62.3% on a year-over-year basis.

Here are the key takeaways from Genius Sports’ conference call:

• Q3 beat expectations and full-year guidance was raised. Revenue was $270 million and adjusted EBITDA was $87 million; Genius now expects 2026 revenue of $1.015 billion–$1.035 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $287 million–$297 million.
• Cash generation and margins improved. The company reported $54 million in free cash flow, a 32% adjusted EBITDA margin, and $10 million in GAAP operating income; it expects more than $100 million of free cash flow in the second half and is prioritizing debt repayment.
• Betting revenue grew 33%, supported by contract renewals, stronger in-play activity, and new prediction-market business. Genius said BetVision engagement was rising, while management argued that it can earn revenue across prediction-market customer acquisition, trading data, and settlement.
• Legend integration is progressing ahead of plan, with management citing early commercial synergies and strong engagement. Media revenue rose 126% year over year, and the Moment Engine added 279 advertisers in Q3, with net revenue retention of 224% versus Q2.
• Management sees prediction markets expanding its opportunity but acknowledged that regulation and the market structure may evolve; its 2028 targets do not assume NFL participation. The CEO also disclosed selling about 800,000 shares and collaring another 4.4 million shares, citing personal financial planning while saying he remains substantially invested.

Genius Sports Stock Up 0.9%

GENI opened at $5.97 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.97, a quick ratio of 0.97 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.10. Genius Sports has a 1-year low of $3.83 and a 1-year high of $11.57. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $6.52 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $6.21. The company has a market capitalization of $1.47 billion, a PE ratio of -9.48 and a beta of 1.95.

Genius Sports News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Genius Sports this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Genius Sports raised its 2026 outlook to $1.015 billion–$1.035 billion in revenue and $287 million–$297 million in adjusted EBITDA. It also reported $54 million in free cash flow, 61% free-cash-flow conversion, and a 32% adjusted EBITDA margin. Genius Sports raises FY2026 outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Q3 revenue rose 62.3% year over year to $269.9 million, topping analyst expectations of $261.1 million. Guggenheim raised its price target to $13 and maintained a Buy rating; Oppenheimer cut its target to $10 but kept an Outperform rating. Q3 earnings results
• Neutral Sentiment: The company scheduled its 2026 annual general meeting, a routine corporate update with no clear near-term earnings impact. Genius Sports schedules 2026 annual general meeting
• Negative Sentiment: Adjusted for the strong revenue, GAAP EPS was a loss of $0.06, missing the consensus estimate of $0.01 profit. Reports also flagged higher debt. Zacks Research downgraded the stock to Strong Sell, while BTIG lowered its target to $8 but retained a Buy rating. Genius Sports Q3 2026: Revenue Beats, but EPS Miss Stings

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Freedom Capital upgraded shares of Genius Sports to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, July 20th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $9.00 price objective on shares of Genius Sports in a research report on Friday. Wall Street Zen lowered Genius Sports from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, October 31st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. began coverage on Genius Sports in a research report on Friday, September 25th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $8.00 target price for the company. Finally, Citigroup reiterated a “market outperform” rating on shares of Genius Sports in a report on Thursday, October 8th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $10.76.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CEO Mark Locke sold 50,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $6.54, for a total transaction of $327,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 19,375,216 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $126,713,912.64. This trade represents a 0.26% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider Thomas Russell sold 50,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, September 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $6.51, for a total value of $325,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 471,467 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,069,250.17. The trade was a 9.59% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 850,000 shares of company stock valued at $5,582,049 over the last 90 days. Company insiders own 16.60% of the company’s stock.

About Genius Sports

Genius Sports Limited (NYSE: GENI) is a sports technology and data company that provides official sports data, technology, and digital media solutions. Its platform helps sports organizations collect, manage, and distribute live game data while supporting fan engagement and commercial activities.

The company supplies real-time data and related products to sportsbooks, media companies, sports leagues, teams, and brands. Its services include live statistics, betting data and trading solutions, streaming and video content, digital marketing, sponsorship activation, and tools designed to connect sports audiences with content and advertising.

Genius Sports serves customers across international sports markets, including North America, Europe, and other regions.