PlayWay (PLW) Q1 2026 earnings summary
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Q1 2026 earnings summary
30 May, 2026Executive summary
Net revenue for Q1 2026 reached PLN 72,304 thousand, up 5.5% year-over-year from PLN 68,560 thousand.
Net profit attributable to the parent was PLN 35,639 thousand, a 18.4% increase year-over-year.
EBITDA for the quarter was PLN 42,327 thousand, up from PLN 40,386 thousand in Q1 2025.
The group continued to expand its publishing agreements and executed successful promotional campaigns, notably for "House Flipper" and "Car Mechanic Simulator 2018".
No significant legal, financial, or operational risks materialized during the period.
Financial highlights
Operating profit for Q1 2026 was PLN 42,327 thousand, up from PLN 40,386 thousand year-over-year.
Net cash from operating activities was PLN 57,311 thousand, with total net cash flow of PLN 13,961 thousand.
Total assets as of March 31, 2026, were PLN 517,070 thousand, with equity of PLN 480,147 thousand.
Earnings per share for Q1 2026 were PLN 5.35, compared to PLN 4.56 in Q1 2025.
Outlook and guidance
Key factors for the next quarter include FX volatility, competitive game releases, new developer teams joining, inflation-driven cost increases, and the market reception of new game launches.
The board recommended a dividend of PLN 17.39 per share for 2025, pending shareholder approval.
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