Opera released FY2025 Q1 earnings on April 28 Pre-Market EST, actual revenue USD 142.72 M (forecast USD 131.94 M), actual EPS USD 0.2 (forecast USD 0.2075)
Brief Summary
Opera’s Q1 2025 financial results show revenue of $143 million, beating the expected $132 million, with an EPS of $0.20 slightly below the expected $0.2075.
Impact of The News
Opera’s Q1 2025 financial performance indicates a positive revenue outcome, surpassing market expectations, which was set at $132 million. The company’s earnings per share (EPS) was slightly lower than expected at $0.20 compared to the anticipated $0.2075. This revenue growth signifies strong business momentum, particularly driven by a significant increase in advertising revenue, which grew by 63% to $95.6 million and constitutes 67% of the total revenue Reuters+ 2.
The company’s average monthly active users reached 293 million, and the annualized average revenue per user (ARPU) rose to $1.94, marking a 45% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year Reuters.
The financial briefing aligns with the company’s upward revision of its 2025 full-year revenue forecast to between $567 million and $582 million, up from the previous forecast of $555 million to $570 million Reuters+ 2. Opera has also raised its adjusted EBITDA forecast for the year to between $135 million and $140 million, reflecting confidence in sustained profitability Reuters+ 2.
In comparison to peers, Opera’s revenue growth of 40% is substantial, positioning it favorably within the sector. For instance, Adobe reported a 10% revenue increase in its latest quarter , while Broadcom experienced a 25% revenue growth . This indicates Opera is performing well above the average growth rate seen in similar companies.
Looking forward, Opera’s business development trends appear promising, with continued focus on expanding its advertising revenue streams and capitalizing on its growing user base. The increased revenue guidance and strong user metrics suggest a positive trajectory for Opera in the foreseeable future.
