Opera Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results Ahead of Expectations, Raises Full-Year Guidance Ranges for Both Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA

Core Insights - Opera Limited reported a revenue growth of 23% year-over-year, reaching $151.9 million, which exceeded the guidance range [1][4] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $36.3 million, representing a 24% margin, also surpassing the guidance range [1][4] - The company raised its full-year revenue guidance to $600 - 603 million, indicating a 25% growth at the midpoint, and adjusted EBITDA guidance to $138 - 141 million, with a 23% margin at the midpoints [1][13] Financial Performance - Revenue for the third quarter of 2025 was $151.9 million, up from $123.2 million in the same quarter of 2024, marking a 23% increase [4][7] - Net income for the quarter was $18.6 million, a slight increase from $17.9 million in Q3 2024, resulting in a net income margin of 12% [10][11] - Adjusted net income rose to $26.8 million, reflecting a 17% increase compared to $22.9 million in Q3 2024, with an adjusted net income margin of 18% [11][10] Revenue Breakdown - Query revenue grew 17% year-over-year to $55.6 million, accounting for 37% of total revenue [8] - Advertising revenue increased by 27% to $95.9 million, representing 63% of total revenue, driven by strong momentum from e-commerce partners [8][7] - The average revenue per user (ARPU) increased by 28% year-over-year to $2.13, with 284 million average monthly active users (MAUs) [8] Product Developments - The company launched Opera Neon, a premium subscription-based browser featuring advanced AI-driven capabilities [3] - New versions of Opera's flagship and GX gaming browsers are set to launch with upgraded free browser AI, enhancing user experience [3] - MiniPay wallets saw a 175% year-over-year increase in activations, surpassing 10 million since launch, facilitating approximately 290 million peer-to-peer transactions worth over $300 million [8] Business Outlook - For the fourth quarter of 2025, Opera expects revenue between $162 - 165 million, indicating a year-over-year growth of 12% [13] - The adjusted EBITDA guidance for Q4 is set at $37.5 - 40.5 million, with an expected adjusted EBITDA margin of 24% [13] - The company anticipates continued annual growth expansion, projecting a 25% growth rate at the midpoint for 2025 [15]