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Paradox Interactive AB (DE:ETA)
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Paradox Interactive AB (ETA) Price & Analysis

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ETA Stock Chart & Stats

€12.97
€0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€12.97
€0.00(0.00%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Low LeverageThe conservatively financed balance sheet gives Paradox substantial flexibility in a hit-driven industry. Very low leverage reduces solvency pressure, supports continued investment in game development, and leaves greater capacity to absorb weaker releases or pursue shareholder returns.
Strong Cash GenerationRobust operating and free cash flow provide internal funding for content development, live operations, and publishing activity without relying heavily on external financing. Cash generation also supports dividends and buybacks while cushioning the effect of uneven game-release earnings.
Durable Live-game ModelA portfolio of replayable strategy games with long post-launch support can extend product lifecycles beyond the initial launch and create recurring DLC demand. This model, combined with catalog monetization and dedicated communities, can make revenue less dependent on a single release.
Bears Say
Margin CompressionThe recent margin reset indicates that stronger revenue does not yet consistently translate into durable earnings growth. Lower profitability reduces the cash available per sales krona and makes results more sensitive to product mix, development spending, and execution across the portfolio.
Release-driven Revenue VolatilityRevenue remains exposed to the timing and scale of major content launches, creating uneven comparisons between quarters and reducing predictability. Although the catalog and live model provide support, weaker release schedules can still pressure sequential sales and operating profit.
Higher Development CostsHigher production costs and amortization can weigh on margins even when launches generate revenue, particularly as several large projects move through their investment and recognition cycles. Sustained cost growth would make profitability more dependent on successful content performance.

Paradox Interactive AB News

ETA FAQ

What was Paradox Interactive AB’s price range in the past 12 months?
Paradox Interactive AB lowest stock price was €10.50 and its highest was €16.39 in the past 12 months.
    What is Paradox Interactive AB’s market cap?
    Paradox Interactive AB’s market cap is €1.29B.
      When is Paradox Interactive AB’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Paradox Interactive AB’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is today.
        How were Paradox Interactive AB’s earnings last quarter?
        Paradox Interactive AB released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported €0.128 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of €0.134 by -€0.006.
          Is Paradox Interactive AB overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Paradox Interactive AB’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Paradox Interactive AB pay dividends?
            Paradox Interactive AB does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Paradox Interactive AB’s EPS estimate?
            Paradox Interactive AB’s EPS estimate is 0.06.
              How many shares outstanding does Paradox Interactive AB have?
              Paradox Interactive AB has 105,623,024 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Paradox Interactive AB’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Paradox Interactive AB reported an EPS of €0.128 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of €0.134. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.163%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Paradox Interactive AB?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:ETA
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Company Description

                    Paradox Interactive AB

                    Paradox Interactive AB (publ) is a Swedish video game company that develops and publishes titles for PC, mobile, and console systems. The firm primarily operates across North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region. Its extensive portfolio features well-known franchises like Stellaris, Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings, Cities: Skylines, Surviving Mars, Prison Architect, Magicka, Age of Wonders, Victoria, and World of Darkness. Founded in 1998, Paradox Interactive has its main offices in Stockholm, Sweden.

                    Paradox Interactive AB (ETA) Earnings & Revenues

                    ETA Earnings Call

                    Q3 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                    The call was broadly positive: the company delivered solid revenue growth (+14% YoY), materially higher operating profit (+37%) and an improved margin (36% vs 30%). Strong adjusted operating cash flow, no new write-downs, the Cities: Skylines 2 sales surge, a conservative balance sheet and active capital returns (SEK 200m buyback plus earlier dividend) reinforce a constructive outlook. Headwinds include higher COGS and amortization driven by recent projects, elevated admin and support costs, FX timing impacts (~2% headwind), and rolling 12-month profit still depressed by past write-downs. Management flagged normal seasonality with a likely softer Q3 and did not provide explicit short-term EBIT guidance. Overall, positives outweigh the negatives, with operational momentum and financial strength balanced against some cost and timing pressures.View all DE:ETA earnings summaries
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