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Playtika Announces Major Workforce Reduction and Restructuring

Story Highlights
  • Playtika will cut about 15% of staff in Q1 2026, incurring $12–15 million in related costs.
  • The company is reshaping its cost structure to fund growth titles, DTC expansion, and AI-driven efficiencies, with savings largely reinvested.
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Playtika Announces Major Workforce Reduction and Restructuring

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Playtika Holding ( (PLTK) ) has provided an update.

On January 14, 2026, Playtika announced a workforce reduction plan that will cut approximately 15% of its employees in the first quarter of 2026, incurring an estimated $12 million to $15 million in severance, benefits, and related costs, with actions expected to be substantially completed during that quarter subject to local laws. The restructuring is aimed at reshaping the company’s cost structure and reallocating resources toward high-potential growth titles, protecting leading casual franchises, maximizing value from social casino games, expanding its direct-to-consumer platform, and accelerating adoption of AI and automation, with Playtika indicating that while the plan should create operating expense efficiencies, a substantial portion of the savings will be reinvested in growth initiatives, leaving the ultimate impact on profitability dependent on the timing and scale of these investments.

The most recent analyst rating on (PLTK) stock is a Hold with a $4.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Playtika Holding stock, see the PLTK Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on PLTK Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, PLTK is a Neutral.

Playtika’s overall stock score reflects a combination of strong technical momentum and positive earnings call sentiment, tempered by financial performance concerns. The company’s strategic shift towards direct-to-consumer revenue is promising, but high leverage and declining profitability pose risks. The recent executive appointment adds a positive note to the company’s future outlook.

To see Spark’s full report on PLTK stock, click here.

More about Playtika Holding

Playtika Holding Corp. is a mobile gaming company focused on the highly competitive Western market, operating a portfolio that includes growth titles, category-leading casual games, and social casino franchises, with an emphasis on live operations, direct-to-consumer distribution, and increasing use of AI and automation to streamline its operations.

Average Trading Volume: 1,322,322

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

Current Market Cap: $1.36B

Learn more about PLTK stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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