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Super League Enterprise, Inc. (SLE)·Q3 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Revenue of $2.423M declined 45.3% year over year and 19.3% sequentially as management prioritized a capital and balance-sheet turnaround; gross margin expanded to 45% (from 39% YoY; 44% in Q2) and pro forma net loss improved versus last year .
  • Results missed Wall Street consensus: revenue $2.423M vs $3.395M and EPS -$3.07 vs -$2.80; the miss was driven by softer campaign volumes during restructuring and a near-term advertiser “flight to performance” into large platforms, per management commentary * .
  • Corporate catalysts: completed $20M private placement, restored full Nasdaq compliance, and—per management—eliminated debt post quarter-end; Q4 booked revenue already exceeds Q3, with eight seven-figure opportunities and a weighted pipeline up 69% in six weeks .
  • Guidance reiterated: targeting Adjusted EBITDA-positive in Q4 2025, supported by a lean OpEx footprint (~$4M in Q3), revenue diversification (mobile ads ~15% of Q3 revenue; Roblox ~42%), and new channels (CTV partnership with ES3) .

Note: Items marked with an asterisk (*) are values retrieved from S&P Global.

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • Gross margin expansion: 45% in Q3 vs 44% in Q2 and 39% in Q3 2024, reflecting a mix shift to higher-margin products and tighter execution .
  • Strategic financing and compliance: closed a $20M round, streamlined capital structure, restored full Nasdaq compliance, and management stated the company “eliminated our debt” as of last week (post quarter) .
  • Commercial momentum and diversification: Q4 booked revenue exceeds Q3; weighted pipeline +69% over six weeks; mobile ads steady at 15% of revenue; Roblox down to 42% amid purposeful diversification; new ES3 CTV partnership opening a $33B+ ad pool .

Quote: “We are fully funded with no plans to go back to market other than for opportunistic growth…as of last week, we have eliminated our debt.” — Matt Edelman .

What Went Wrong

  • Top-line pressure: revenue fell to $2.423M (–45% YoY; –19% QoQ) as the company executed a complex turnaround and advertisers prioritized performance channels at large platforms, delaying spend into newer formats .
  • EPS below expectations: diluted EPS was a large loss in a microcap capital-intensive quarter; Street EPS missed by ~$0.28 (Primary EPS -3.07 vs -2.80), reflecting lower revenue and other income/expense volatility .
  • Continued reliance on pass-through work can dilute margins: management noted that larger “general contractor” campaigns can entail third-party passthroughs that compress gross margin despite supporting long-term relationships .

Financial Results

Income Statement Summary vs Prior Periods and Mix

MetricQ3 2024Q2 2025Q3 2025
Revenue ($USD)$4,431,000 $3,001,000 $2,423,000
Gross Profit ($USD)$1,725,000 $1,309,000 $1,080,000
Gross Margin %39% 44% 45%
Total Operating Expense ($USD)$5,178,000 $4,454,000 $4,131,000
Net Operating Loss ($USD)$(3,453,000) $(3,145,000) $(3,051,000)
Net Loss ($USD)$(3,632,000) $(2,783,000) $(3,562,000)
Diluted EPS ($USD)$(21.47) $(4.52) $(2.65)

Results vs Wall Street Consensus (S&P Global)

MetricQ3 2025 ActualQ3 2025 ConsensusSurprise
Revenue ($USD)$2,423,000$3,395,000-$972,000 (–28.6%)
Primary EPS ($USD)-$3.0712-$2.795-$0.276 (miss)

Values retrieved from S&P Global.

Segment/Channel Mix (Q3 2025)

Channel/CategoryQ3 2025 Mix
Mobile Advertising~15% of revenue
Roblox Campaigns~42% of revenue

KPIs and Operating Indicators

KPIQ3 2025
Weighted pipeline change+69% in six weeks
# of active seven-figure opportunities8 (all-time high)
Booked revenue visibilityQ4 booked > Q3 actual
Pro forma net loss ($USD)$(2,752,000)
Non-cash OpEx YoY change–29% YoY

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
Adjusted EBITDAQ4 2025“On track to reach EBITDA positive in Q4” (Q1/Q2) Reiterated commitment to achieve Adjusted EBITDA-positive in Q4 2025 Maintained
RevenueQ4 2025No numeric prior; seasonally stronger H2 historically Booked revenue already higher than Q3 Improved visibility
Operating ExpensesNear termRightsized; no plan to increase (Q2) Lean structure; do not anticipate increases; ~$4.1M in Q3 Maintained
Capital StructurePost-Q3NASDAQ deficiencies outstanding early 2025 Full Nasdaq compliance; $20M placement; management says debt eliminated post quarter Improved

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicQ1 2025 (Prior Mentions)Q2 2025 (Prior Mentions)Q3 2025 (Current)Trend
AI/Technology initiativesAcquisition of Supersocial; pipeline ~$20M; higher-margin focus Ad Arcade playable ads outperform; TikTok expansion; Roadtrends analytics launched Google’s “Be Internet Awesome” AI literacy on Roblox; Pop-Ups SDK strategy Expanding execution and productization
Revenue mix diversificationMobile grew to ~15% of rev Target mobile to 25%; mix 50–60% immersive, 40–50% other next year Roblox ~42%; Mobile ~15%; CTV partnership adds new engine Diversifying beyond Roblox
Macro/advertiser budgetsOn track to Q4 EBITDA; restructuring noted Budgets paused then opening up; stronger H2 Encouraging signs of reopening; flight to performance at big platforms earlier in year Improving budget environment
Product performance: Roblox custom vs Pop-UpsShift to scalable formats highlighted at IAB PlayFronts 12 Pop-Ups by YE; higher margin and faster time-to-market Mix shift to scalable/higher margin
M&A / Capital structureMultiple debt and equity actions; reverse split; ELOC/PIPE -$20M private placement; balance sheet strengthened; accretive M&A back on table Strengthening platform for inorganic growth
Digital assets strategyExploring crypto/stablecoin (Genius Act) opportunities Evo Fund backing; targeting Q1 2026 launch of integrated treasury model Early-stage strategic exploration

Management Commentary

  • “Super League is in a stronger position to succeed now…we reported a final close on $20 million of financing…we have eliminated our debt. Our balance sheet is stronger than it has been in years.” — Matt Edelman .
  • “Q3 gross margins remained strong at 45%, up from 39% a year ago…Mobile ad revenue held steady at 15% of total revenue, while Roblox campaigns represented 42% of revenue…a result of purposeful diversification efforts.” .
  • “Our partnership with ES3 opens access to CTV budgets…projected to grow from $33 billion in 2025 to $47 billion by 2028.” .
  • “Booked revenue for Q4 is already higher than our Q3 revenue…our weighted pipeline has increased by 69% in the past six weeks.” .
  • “We expect Pop-Ups to become more meaningful in 2026…higher margin product…faster to market.” .

Q&A Highlights

  • OpEx run-rate and cost discipline: headcount reduced from ~75 to ~35; current OpEx levels viewed as appropriate, with no plans for increases near-term .
  • Advertiser budget sentiment: budgets have opened back up after a period of flight to performance at major platforms; economic conditions and rates remain watch items .
  • Revenue mix outlook: Roblox likely remains a meaningful share, but diversification expected (Fortnite, Minecraft, mobile); mobile seen as largest growth potential given open platform dynamics .
  • New channels: strong enthusiasm for CTV “Ingage” module; interactive experiences via TV remote as an emerging engagement format .
  • Digital assets leadership: leveraging Evo Fund expertise; searching for board/advisors with deep experience; aiming for a symbiotic operating business–treasury model .

Estimates Context

  • Q3 2025 outcomes versus consensus: revenue $2.423M vs $3.395M (–28.6% miss); Primary EPS -$3.0712 vs -$2.795 (–$0.276 miss). Values retrieved from S&P Global.
  • Implications: Street models likely need lower near-term revenue assumptions and account for the evolving mix (higher-margin Pop-Ups, mobile/CTV ramp) and the timing effects from restructuring; management flagged improving pipelines and Q4 bookings exceeding Q3, which could support upward revisions for Q4 and early 2026 if conversion rates hold .

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Near-term: headline misses vs consensus reflect turnaround execution; watch Q4 delivery on Adjusted EBITDA-positive target and whether booked revenue momentum translates to reported growth .
  • Mix evolution: sustained gross margin expansion to 45% with a strategic pivot to scalable Pop-Ups and mobile/CTV suggests structurally better unit economics even at lower volumes .
  • Capital and compliance: $20M financing and Nasdaq compliance reduce overhangs; management asserts debt elimination post quarter—monitor subsequent filings for balance-sheet confirmation .
  • Pipeline and demand: eight seven-figure opportunities and weighted pipeline +69% indicate potential inflection; the reopening of budgets and East Coast sales build from Q2 underpin the setup .
  • New channels as catalysts: CTV “Ingage” partnership and mobile playable ads broaden TAM and diversify cyclicality across platforms .
  • Digital asset optionality: early-stage strategy with Evo Fund support could create non-linear upside; execution and regulatory clarity remain key .
  • Risk management: continued pass-through elements can pressure margins; macro and rate sensitivity of brand budgets persist; share count dynamics and non-GAAP adjustments should be tracked across filings .

Values retrieved from S&P Global.