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Golden Matrix Group, Inc. (GMGI)·Q3 2025 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Record revenue of $47.3M (+15% YoY) and return to GAAP profitability ($0.4M net income; $0.00 diluted EPS), with gross margin at 56% and Adjusted EBITDA of $5.7M (+32% YoY) driven by marketing optimization and favorable mix .
- Meridianbet led growth (+26% YoY revenue to $32.5M) with online casino GGR of $14.6M and sports betting revenue of $13.3M; RKings delivered record $7.4M revenue; GMAG posted $3.5M and added 12 providers via AI-driven integration .
- FY25 revenue guidance tightened to $186–$187M (from $185–$188M in Q2 and $190–$195M in Q1); Q4 2025 revenue guided to $52.7–$53.7M (+15–17% YoY). Balance sheet deleveraging continues: total debt ~$45.1M, net leverage 1.2x AEBITDA .
- Potential stock catalysts: sustained profitability, tightened FY guide with Q4 step-up, Meridianbet momentum (Brazil, LATAM), and visible deleveraging driving improved equity narrative .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
- What Went Well
- Return to GAAP profitability with net income of $0.4M and $0.00 diluted EPS; Adjusted EBITDA rose to $5.7M (+32% YoY) as gross margin expanded to 56% (+111 bps YoY) .
- Meridianbet delivered strong execution: revenue +26% YoY to $32.5M with casino GGR $14.6M, sports betting revenue $13.3M; depositors +25% YoY, new registrations +70% .
- CEO tone confident: “disciplined execution continue to translate into profitable growth…momentum across key markets—particularly in Latin America” .
- What Went Wrong
- Q2 had a GAAP net loss of $3.7M driven by customer-friendly sports outcomes in Europe, higher operating spend, and $1.5M interest expense tied to debt prepayment .
- Operating expenses remain elevated: SG&A was $26.8M in Q3 vs $23.4M in prior year; operating income still negative at $(0.388)M (GAAP) .
- Currency/macro/regulatory risks persist across multi-jurisdiction footprint as highlighted in forward-looking and risk factor disclosures .
Financial Results
Segment breakdown (Q3 2025):
KPIs (Meridianbet and RKings, Q2 → Q3 trajectory):
Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Management Commentary
- CEO Brian Goodman: “This quarter highlights how the strength of our portfolio and disciplined execution continue to translate into profitable growth…momentum across key markets—particularly in Latin America” .
- Meridianbet CEO Zoran Milosevic: “A significant portion of this success is driven by Meridianbet’s exceptional performance…innovative platform, integrated gaming ecosystem, strategic expansions…” .
- CFO Rich Christensen: “Margin expansion continues to be fueled by disciplined cost management and operational leverage…entering the final quarter with strong visibility and full confidence” .
Q&A Highlights
- The company hosted an earnings webcast with a presentation on its IR website; however, a formal transcript was not available in filings at the time of this review, so specific Q&A themes cannot be summarized .
Estimates Context
- Wall Street consensus (S&P Global) for Q3 2025 EPS and Revenue was unavailable for GMGI at the time of query; therefore, vs-estimate comparisons could not be made [GetEstimates attempted, no data returned].
- Based on actuals, the narrative suggests an inflection to profitability with tightened FY revenue guidance and a Q4 step-up, which may prompt upward revisions to profitability metrics even if top-line expectations were already in-range .
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Q3 inflection: Record $47.3M revenue and GAAP net income $0.4M with Adjusted EBITDA $5.7M; gross margin sustained at 56% indicating healthier unit economics .
- Meridianbet momentum: $32.5M revenue (+26% YoY), casino GGR $14.6M, sports revenue $13.3M; user acquisition metrics (depositors/new registrations) remain strong .
- Diligent deleveraging: Debt ~$45.1M, net leverage 1.2x AEBITDA, positioning GMGI for improved financial flexibility into 2026 .
- Guidance discipline: FY25 tightened to $186–$187M; Q4 guide $52.7–$53.7M implies continued sequential growth and YoY acceleration in the holiday quarter .
- Operational investments: RKings CRM rollout and GMAG’s AI-driven integrations should support scalable customer acquisition and personalization in Q4 and beyond .
- Risk watch: Multi-jurisdiction regulatory exposure and sports outcome variability remain key external factors; monitor FX and interest costs given prior Q2 impacts .
- Trading lens: Near-term catalyst is sustained profitability amid tightened full-year guide; performance in Brazil/LATAM and execution on CRM/AI integrations could support multiple expansion if margins hold .