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

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

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Recurring Live-game MonetizationThe combination of owned strategy franchises, replayable games and recurring DLC creates revenue opportunities beyond initial launches. Long-running live products can extend game lifecycles, deepen player engagement and support more durable monetization across the catalog.
Conservative Balance Sheet And Cash GenerationVery low leverage gives Paradox financial flexibility through development cycles, while substantial operating and free cash flow supports continued investment and shareholder distributions. This combination reduces dependence on external financing when projects or release schedules fluctuate.
Improving Operating ExecutionThe latest operating improvement indicates stronger execution across the portfolio, with revenue growth translating into materially higher operating profit. If maintained, better margins can rebuild earnings power, fund development internally and support management’s long-term margin ambition.
Bears Say
Profitability VolatilityThe sharp step-down from earlier profitability shows that earnings quality and operating leverage remain inconsistent. Lower current margins leave less room to absorb weaker releases or higher development costs, making future earnings more dependent on successful execution.
Rising Development And Content CostsHigher COGS and amortization can pressure margins as recently developed projects move through their accounting and commercial cycles. These costs may remain significant while major titles are supported, increasing the amount of revenue required to sustain prior profitability.
Release And Project Timing DependenceRevenue remains sensitive to the timing and scale of franchise releases, so individual quarters can vary materially even with a broad portfolio. External publishing advances and project schedules add further execution exposure before titles generate sufficient commercial returns.

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 €1.39B.
      When is Paradox Interactive AB’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Paradox Interactive AB’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 04, 2027 which is in 96 days.
        How were Paradox Interactive AB’s earnings last quarter?
        Paradox Interactive AB released its earnings results on Oct 29, 2026. The company reported €0.109 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.065 by €0.044.
          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 0.21.
              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 €0.109 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.065. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.434%.
                  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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