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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
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage gives Paradox substantial financial flexibility to fund game development, support live products, and absorb project setbacks without excessive refinancing pressure. Strong solvency also allows management to pursue shareholder returns while retaining capacity for future investment.
Strong Cash GenerationRobust operating and free cash flow demonstrate that the portfolio can convert its digital sales and ongoing content monetization into internally generated funds. This supports continued development, publishing activity, and distributions while reducing reliance on external financing.
Improving Operating MomentumThe latest quarter showed meaningful improvement in both growth and profitability, indicating stronger operating leverage across the game portfolio. If sustained through upcoming releases and live-service content, this momentum can help rebuild earnings quality after the prior period of weaker results.
Bears Say
Compressed Margins And Uneven GrowthRecent revenue has been choppy and profitability remains well below the stronger 2022–2024 period. Lower margins reduce the buffer available for development investment and make earnings more sensitive to product mix, release timing, and cost changes over the next several quarters.
Higher Development Costs And AmortizationHigher COGS and amortization from major projects place pressure on reported profitability even when revenue grows. These expenses can remain elevated as recent releases are capitalized and amortized, making margin recovery dependent on successful sales and sustained post-launch monetization.
Project And Release-timing VolatilityParadox’s results can vary materially with the timing and scale of major expansions, making quarterly revenue and profit less predictable. A release-dependent earnings profile increases the risk that weaker launches or gaps between content releases temporarily reduce momentum across the portfolio.

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 €16.73 in the past 12 months.
    What is Paradox Interactive AB’s market cap?
    Paradox Interactive AB’s market cap is €1.38B.
      When is Paradox Interactive AB’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Paradox Interactive AB’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 44 days.
        How were Paradox Interactive AB’s earnings last quarter?
        Paradox Interactive AB released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported €0.125 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of €0.131 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 0.11.
              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 €0.125 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of €0.131. 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

                    Q2 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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