Qiiwi Games (QIIWI) Q1 2026 earnings summary
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Q1 2026 earnings summary
13 May, 2026Executive summary
Revenue for Q1 2026 was 3,047 TSEK, down from 4,899 TSEK year-over-year, mainly due to lower income from older games.
EBITDA improved to -429 TSEK from -1,568 TSEK, reflecting cost savings implemented in 2025.
Wordington Solitaire, a new game based on the company’s strongest IP, showed strong early performance and became the top revenue generator post-period.
Strategic focus shifted to optimizing and scaling Wordington Solitaire, with increased marketing investments planned for Q2.
Financial highlights
EBIT for Q1 2026 was -797 TSEK, an improvement from -2,539 TSEK year-over-year.
Net result after tax was -755 TSEK, compared to -2,691 TSEK in Q1 2025.
Earnings per share were -0.08 SEK, up from -0.29 SEK year-over-year.
Marketing spend was 0.8 MSEK, down 65% from 2.3 MSEK in Q1 2025.
Cash and short-term investments totaled 13.8 MSEK at period end.
Outlook and guidance
Break-even is targeted for Q2 2026, contingent on the scalability of Wordington Solitaire.
Marketing investments are expected to rise in Q2 as Wordington Solitaire is globally soft-launched.
Continued focus on disciplined marketing and AI-driven operational scalability.
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