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Neutral 52 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:52Neutral
Price Target:
$4.50
▲(15.38% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/14/26
The score is held back primarily by weakened 2025 profitability, higher leverage, and deteriorating cash-flow momentum, alongside bearish technical trend signals. These are partially offset by strong multi-year revenue growth, continued positive free cash flow, and earnings-call positives around Sports Data Services expansion, though tempered by cautious 2026 EBITDA guidance and ongoing SEO/regulatory headwinds.
Positive Factors
Consistent multi‑year revenue growth
Sustained top‑line expansion over multiple years indicates strong demand for the company's content and referral model. Durable revenue growth provides scale to invest in product, sales and data services, improving long‑term competitiveness and the ability to absorb short‑term margin swings.
Rapid Sports Data Services expansion
The fast growth of a recurring B2B sports data business diversifies revenue away from pure affiliate marketing. A growing enterprise client base, higher revenue per client and a large pipeline support stickier, higher‑margin revenue that can stabilize cash flow and raise lifetime value.
Consistent positive free cash flow
Repeated free cash generation underpins liquidity and funds reinvestment, buybacks and deleveraging. Even as operating cash weakened in 2025, positive FCF supports strategic initiatives and reduces refinancing risk relative to loss‑making peers, a durable support for capital allocation.
Negative Factors
Meaningfully higher leverage in 2025
A material increase in leverage reduces financial flexibility and increases interest and refinancing risk. With elevated debt levels management must prioritize deleveraging, which can constrain growth investments and limit ability to fund product and international expansion if cash flows soften.
Earnings quality hit by large noncash charges
Substantial one‑off fair‑value and impairment charges turned operating profit into a GAAP net loss, undermining reported earnings reliability. Such volatility complicates forecasting and can impair investor confidence and headroom for M&A or compensation tied to GAAP metrics.
Core organic acquisition and regulatory headwinds
Declines in organic user acquisition and new depositors signal structural headwinds for the affiliate model. Coupled with regulatory changes in key markets, this raises long‑term customer acquisition costs, weakens volume exposure and forces investment into higher‑cost channels, pressuring margins.

Gambling.com (GAMB) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Gambling.com Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionGambling.com Group Limited operates as a performance marketing company for the online gambling industry worldwide. The company provides digital marketing services for the iGaming and sports betting. It publishes various branded websites, including Gambling.com and Bookies.com. Gambling.com Group Limited was incorporated in 2006 and is based in St. Helier, Jersey.
How the Company Makes MoneyGambling.com primarily makes money through affiliate/performance marketing arrangements with online gambling operators (sportsbooks and online casinos). Under these agreements, the company publishes content and directs traffic from its websites to operator platforms; when a referred user takes a qualifying action (such as registering, making a first deposit, or meeting other contractual milestones), the operator pays Gambling.com. Compensation is commonly structured as (1) revenue share: an ongoing percentage of the net gaming revenue generated by referred players over time; (2) cost-per-acquisition (CPA) or fixed-fee: a one-time payment for each qualified new customer; and/or (3) hybrid deals that combine an upfront CPA with a smaller ongoing revenue share. As a result, revenue is driven by the volume and quality of user traffic, conversion rates from content to sign-ups/deposits, and the spending/activity levels of referred players at partner operators. The business is also influenced by factors such as search engine visibility (SEO), content effectiveness, the mix of regulated markets where it operates, and the breadth/terms of its commercial relationships with operators (specific partnership terms not publicly available: null).

Gambling.com Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Mar 12, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 14, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presents a mixed picture: strong top-line growth and a breakout performance in Sports Data Services (record Q4 revenue, large YoY data revenue gains, recurring revenue share and strong free cash flow) are clear positives. Offsetting these are persistent SEO/organic acquisition issues, regulatory headwinds (UK and Finland), margin compression from investments in non-SEO channels, and material noncash charges and leverage that pressure near-term profitability. Management is pursuing diversification, AI and product initiatives that are strategic for 2027–2028 but result in cautious 2026 guidance with lower adjusted EBITDA.
Q4-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Record Quarterly and Strong Full-Year Revenue Growth
Q4 2025 revenue was a record $46.2 million, up 31% year-over-year; full-year 2025 revenue was $165 million, up 30% year-over-year.
Positive Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow
Q4 adjusted EBITDA was $15.5 million (up 5% YoY). Full-year adjusted EBITDA rose 19% YoY and the company produced $36.3 million in adjusted free cash flow for 2025; Q4 adjusted free cash flow was NOK 7.5 million (timing-related working capital headwinds noted).
Rapid Expansion of Sports Data Services
Sports Data Services revenue grew to $11.8 million in Q4 (up 440% YoY and +29% sequentially) and represented 26% of total revenue (the highest percentage yet). Full-year data revenue was $41.1 million (392% GAAP growth, 27% pro forma). Management highlighted ~300 active recurring enterprise customers, revenue per client +50% in 2025, 29 new clients onboarded in Q4, ~100 clients in pipeline (70% international), and expanded product coverage (targeting expanded coverage across sports and ~5,000 leagues/tournaments).
Marketing Revenue Diversification — Non-SEO Scaling
For the first time more than half of revenue in Q4 came from sources not dependent on organic search (non-SEO). Non-SEO channels (email, social, paid, partnerships, LLM referrals) scaled quickly in H2 2025, making marketing revenue more diversified and less volatile.
Strategic Product and AI Investments
Company is investing in CRM, AI-driven workflows and a new consumer/marketing product expected to launch in spring (management estimated only modest revenue contribution in 2026, ~ $1M line-item commentary, with larger strategic benefits expected in 2027–2028). These investments are intended to deepen user relationships, improve cross-sell and increase long-term monetization.
Share Repurchases and Access to Liquidity
Repurchased 110,000 shares in Q4 and 672,000 shares in 2025 for $5.6 million total; $14.4 million remains under the buyback authorization. At year-end the company had $15.8 million cash and $32.5 million of undrawn credit facility capacity available.
Negative Updates
Persistent SEO / Organic Search Challenges and Decline in New Users
Search ranking issues persisted in Q4 with negative SEO and spam cited as ongoing problems. New depositing customers (NDCs) were 98,000, down 32% year-over-year, reflecting weaker organic acquisition.
Margin Compression and Rising Cost of Sales
Gross profit margin declined to 85% in Q4 from 94% year-ago as cost of sales rose to $6.9 million from $2.2 million (reflecting investments in traffic diversification). Adjusted EBITDA margin fell to 33% in Q4 from 42% a year earlier.
Significant Noncash Charges and Impairments
Noncash fair value movements of $18.5 million (related to early termination of an earnout) and impairment charges of $14 million (linked to Finnish market regulatory changes) materially affected the quarter.
Cautious 2026 Guidance — Lower Adjusted EBITDA
2026 guidance calls for revenue of $170–$180 million (modest growth) but adjusted EBITDA of $50–$58 million, implying a year-on-year decline in adjusted EBITDA and an implied full-year margin around ~30% (guidance expects H1 weaker than H2 due to investments).
Regulatory Headwinds in Key Markets
Management cited new regulatory pressures in the U.K. (higher gaming duty) and Finland (restrictions curtailing performance marketing) as contributors to near-term marketing headwinds and uncertainty in guidance.
Leverage and Liquidity Considerations
As of Dec 31, 2025 the company reported $15.8 million cash and $123.6 million borrowings outstanding. The company drew $38 million on its revolver and used proceeds to pay $33.6 million of deferred consideration, highlighting leverage and the stated intention to prioritize deleveraging before expanded buybacks.
Company Guidance
The company guided 2026 revenue of $170–$180 million and adjusted EBITDA of $50–$58 million (implying roughly a 30% full‑year EBITDA margin, with H1 lower than H2), against FY2025 results of $165.0M revenue (up 30% YoY) and Q4 revenue of $46.2M (+31% YoY) with Q4 adjusted EBITDA of $15.5M (+5% YoY). Management highlighted sports data services as the growth engine (Q4 data revenue $11.8M, +440% YoY and 26% of Q4 revenue; full‑year data revenue $41.1M — +392% GAAP / +27% pro forma) and expects data revenue to grow in the high teens with margin expansion in 2026, even as the marketing business faces SEO pressure (NDCs 98,000, down 32% YoY) and margin compression from diversification (Q4 gross profit $39.3M, 85% margin; cost of sales $6.9M vs $2.2M prior; adjusted operating expenses $26.9M, +32% YoY). Financial flexibility remains: FY2025 adjusted free cash flow $36.3M (Q4 adj. FCF NOK 7.5M), cash $15.8M, borrowings $123.6M with $32.5M undrawn, and the company repurchased 672k shares in 2025 for $5.6M with $14.4M remaining on the buyback authorization.

Gambling.com Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Strong multi-year revenue growth and consistently high gross margins, with free cash flow remaining positive. However, 2025 showed a sharp deterioration in earnings quality (net loss despite operating profit), materially weaker operating/free cash flow, and a notable rise in leverage, reducing financial flexibility.
Income Statement
62
Positive
Revenue has grown consistently over 2020–2025, with 2025 showing mid-single-digit growth versus 2024. Profitability remains a key swing factor: 2023–2024 posted solid operating profits and healthy net margins, but 2025 flipped to a sizable net loss despite still-positive operating profit, indicating below-the-line pressure that materially weakened earnings quality. Gross margins remain very high across the period, but the sharp move to negative net margin in 2025 lowers confidence in near-term consistency.
Balance Sheet
49
Neutral
Leverage increased substantially in 2025: total debt rose sharply and debt relative to equity moved from low/moderate levels in prior years to roughly 1x equity, reducing financial flexibility. Equity is still positive and assets have grown, but the 2025 net loss drove negative return on equity, suggesting current capital is not being rewarded. Overall, the balance sheet shifted from conservatively financed (2022–2024) to meaningfully more leveraged in 2025.
Cash Flow
58
Neutral
The company remains free-cash-flow positive in every year shown, including 2025, which is a clear support to valuation and liquidity. However, cash generation weakened in 2025: operating cash flow fell materially and free cash flow declined sharply year over year. A positive point is that 2025 cash flow held up better than reported earnings (free cash flow close to net income in magnitude), but overall cash flow momentum and coverage versus profitability deteriorated meaningfully.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue165.45M127.18M108.65M76.51M42.32M
Gross Profit135.77M119.65M99.54M73.55M42.32M
EBITDA44.31M42.75M23.13M10.83M15.23M
Net Income-32.93M30.68M18.26M2.39M12.45M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets299.67M178.58M154.87M138.88M91.03M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments15.81M13.73M25.43M29.66M51.17M
Total Debt113.41M27.96M1.72M2.07M7.62M
Total Liabilities191.72M55.40M35.95M51.77M11.12M
Stockholders Equity107.95M123.19M118.92M87.11M79.91M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow10.78M3.81M8.67M9.47M8.42M
Operating Cash Flow11.64M37.64M17.91M18.75M14.00M
Investing Cash Flow-99.03M-43.84M-19.47M-32.70M-5.57M
Financing Cash Flow89.03M-5.24M-3.14M-7.31M34.99M

Gambling.com Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price3.90
Price Trends
50DMA
4.50
Negative
100DMA
5.13
Negative
200DMA
7.43
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-0.16
Positive
RSI
37.00
Neutral
STOCH
19.21
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GAMB, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 3.9 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 4.18, below the 50-day MA of 4.50, and below the 200-day MA of 7.43, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.16 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 37.00 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 19.21 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for GAMB.

Gambling.com Risk Analysis

Gambling.com disclosed 54 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Gambling.com reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

Gambling.com Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
73
Outperform
$4.81B55.9027.50%23.15%
61
Neutral
$18.38B12.79-2.54%3.03%1.52%-15.83%
56
Neutral
$691.65M-118.26-1.37%3.71%-12.25%-84.89%
56
Neutral
$372.19M23.16%1.79%
53
Neutral
$165.33M-16.00184.28%4.03%
52
Neutral
$138.85M-5.88-24.91%24.21%-92.49%
43
Neutral
$591.91M1.74118.32%0.36%47.55%
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
GAMB
Gambling.com
3.90
-10.02
-71.98%
GDEN
Golden Entertainment
26.20
-0.80
-2.98%
INSE
Inspired Entertainment
6.11
-3.04
-33.22%
RSI
Rush Street Interactive
20.70
9.36
82.54%
CDRO
Codere Online
8.17
0.70
9.37%
BALY
Bally's Corporation
12.04
-5.50
-31.36%

Gambling.com Corporate Events

Gambling.com Group Posts Record 2025 Results as Sports Data Unit Surges
Mar 12, 2026

On March 12, 2026, Gambling.com Group reported record fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with Q4 revenue up 31% year over year to $46.2 million and Adjusted EBITDA up 5% to $15.5 million, even as the quarter swung to a GAAP net loss of $26.9 million. The company highlighted rapid expansion of its sports data services, where revenue grew 29% sequentially to 26% of total revenue, and noted that for the first time non-SEO revenue surpassed SEO-driven sales, underscoring progress in diversifying channels.

For full-year 2025, revenue rose 30% and Adjusted EBITDA increased 19% versus 2024, generating $36.3 million in adjusted free cash flow and supporting both deleveraging and investment in new products and market expansion. Management expects 2026 top-line growth to be led by the OpticOdds sports data unit, as the group broadens sports and league coverage and builds new features for U.S. and international operators, while its marketing business and share repurchases signal confidence in long-term cash generation despite near-term margin and cash flow volatility.

The most recent analyst rating on (GAMB) stock is a Hold with a $5.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Gambling.com stock, see the GAMB Stock Forecast page.

Gambling.com Group Resets Odds Holdings Earnout Structure With December 2025 Merger Amendment
Dec 30, 2025

On December 19, 2025, Gambling.com Group Limited amended the merger agreement governing its acquisition of Odds Holdings, Inc., a deal that had closed on January 1, 2025, to restructure the earnout economics and related terms for the former Odds Holdings shareholders and employees. The revisions fix the 2025 earnout at $40 million, fully payable in discounted cash by December 31, 2025, and the 2026 earnout at $40 million payable by April 1, 2027, with the option for Gambling.com to pay early at a discounted cash rate and to settle up to 70% of the 2026 amount in its ordinary shares instead of the prior 50%. The amendment also adjusts the transaction bonus pool mechanics for former Odds Holdings optionholders and clarifies additional governance, compensation, tax and valuation arrangements, giving Gambling.com greater flexibility in managing post-deal incentives and its cash-versus-equity mix while preserving defined payout levels for the sellers.

The most recent analyst rating on (GAMB) stock is a Hold with a $5.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Gambling.com stock, see the GAMB Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 14, 2026