Gambling.com Group Reports Record Revenue, Significant Net Loss, and Flat-to-Declining 2026 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance Amid Regulatory Headwinds

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Gambling.com Group reported record Q4 and full-year 2025 revenue, but a significant net loss due to non-cash charges and issued disappointing 2026 guidance with flat to declining Adjusted EBITDA and lower margins, citing regulatory headwinds.

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• Q4 2025 Financial Performance

  Reported record revenue of $46.2 million, a 31% increase year-over-year. However, the company posted a net loss of $26.9 million, a significant decline from $7.9 million net income in the prior year, primarily due to non-cash fair value movements and impairment losses. Adjusted EBITDA increased 5% to $15.5 million, but Adjusted EBITDA margin compressed to 33% from 42%.

• Full-Year 2025 Financial Performance

  Achieved record full-year revenue of $165.4 million, up 30% from 2024. The company reported a full-year net loss of $32.9 million, compared to $30.7 million net income in 2024. Adjusted EBITDA grew 19% to $58.0 million, while Adjusted Free Cash Flow decreased 13% to $36.3 million.

• Disappointing 2026 Financial Outlook

  Issued 2026 full-year revenue guidance of $170 million to $180 million, representing modest growth. Adjusted EBITDA guidance is set at $50 million to $58 million, indicating flat to potentially declining profitability compared to the $58.0 million achieved in 2025. Adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to compress further to approximately 30%.

• Regulatory Headwinds and Investments

  The company anticipates negative impacts on revenue and Adjusted EBITDA from 'continued poor search dynamics and regulatory headwinds' in the UK, including a higher gaming duty, and new regulations in Finland. Expected margin compression is also attributed to ongoing investments in marketing diversification and new product development.

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Gambling.com Group reported strong top-line growth for both the fourth quarter and full-year 2025, driven by its expanding sports data services and successful diversification away from SEO-dependent revenue. However, the company recorded a substantial IFRS net loss for the period, primarily due to non-cash charges related to fair value movements on contingent consideration and impairment losses on intangible assets. More critically, the 2026 guidance projects flat to declining Adjusted EBITDA and a notable compression in Adjusted EBITDA margins, citing significant regulatory headwinds in the UK and Finland, alongside continued investments. This outlook, particularly the profitability challenges, is a major concern for investors, especially with the stock currently trading near its 52-week low, suggesting a challenging period ahead for the company's bottom line despite strategic growth initiatives.