Quarterly Revenue: EUR311 million, up 17% year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA: EUR59 million, an increase of 25% year-over-year. US Revenue Growth: 31%, now representing 28% of total company revenues. Betting Technology and Solutions Revenue: EUR250 million, 14% growth year-over-year. Sports Content, Technology and Services Revenue: EUR61 million, 33% growth year-over-year. Net Profit: EUR24 million, an increase of EUR25 million compared to the previous year. Free Cash Flow: EUR32 million, with a conversion rate of 54%. Cash and Cash Equivalents: EUR358 million, with no debt outstanding. Share Repurchase: $65 million worth of shares repurchased, totaling $86 million under the program. 2025 Revenue Guidance: At least EUR1.273 billion, representing at least 15% growth. 2025 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance: At least EUR281 million, representing at least 26% growth.

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Release Date: May 12, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ:SRAD) reported its highest ever quarterly revenue of EUR311 million, up 17% year-over-year. The company's adjusted EBITDA increased by 25%, demonstrating strong operating leverage. US revenue grew by 31%, now representing 28% of total company revenues, indicating strong market penetration. Sportradar's iGaming strategy in Brazil is showing promising results, with a 31% quarterly pickup. The proposed acquisition of IMG Arena's portfolio is expected to be immediately accretive to adjusted EBITDA and cash margins upon closing.

Negative Points

Adverse foreign currency movements, primarily related to the US dollar versus the euro, are creating a EUR10 million headwind for the full year 2025. The company faces challenges in fully automating data capture for all sports events, with a target of only 90% coverage. The US market's adaptation to in-play betting is slower compared to international markets, requiring significant marketing and education efforts. The profitability of live betting is lower than pre-match betting, particularly when parlays are considered. Sportradar's guidance for 2025 remains unchanged due to FX impacts, despite underlying business strength.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Can you explain the factors driving Sportradar's 31% growth in the US market during Q1, and are there any signs of industry or demographic softness? A: Carsten Koerl, CEO, explained that the growth is due to executing their strategy, which includes having a significant share of the GGR from major sports and offering the right products for the market. The US now accounts for 28% of their revenue, with strong growth in both betting and media services.

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Q: Are you seeing similar acceleration in in-game betting in the US as DraftKings reported, or is it specific to certain operators? A: Carsten Koerl noted a general trend towards in-game betting, similar to international markets like the UK. While some operators adapt quicker than others, the overall market is moving towards more in-play betting.

Q: What are your expectations for the IMG Arena acquisition, and how does it impact your guidance? A: Carsten Koerl confirmed that the expectations remain unchanged, with the acquisition expected to close by the end of Q3 or early Q4. Craig Felenstein, CFO, added that adverse FX movements have created a EUR10 million headwind for 2025, but the underlying business strength offsets this.

Q: Can you elaborate on the use of computer vision in capturing data for events and its impact on product development? A: Carsten Koerl stated that computer vision is used in about 50% of covered events, with a goal to reach 90%. This technology provides more data points, enhancing player markets, micro markets, and product sophistication, ultimately driving better outcomes for clients.

Q: What are the main drivers for your marketing and media services growth, and how sustainable is it? A: Carsten Koerl attributed the 36% growth to better returns on marketing campaigns, measured in CPA, and broad uptake across regions. Craig Felenstein added that even without new affiliate capabilities, growth would have been over 20%, indicating strong underlying demand.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

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