PLAYSTUDIOS is implementing a restructuring program called 'Renewal' to cut costs by $33 million to $39 million annually by closing four of nine studios and eliminating 177 positions.
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Q2 2026 revenue fell to $55.0 million from $59.3 million in Q2 2025, with net losses widening to $13.3 million compared to a $2.9 million loss in the prior-year period.
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Direct-to-consumer revenue grew 120% year-over-year to $14.7 million, serving as a bright spot despite a decline in consolidated AEBITDA to $7.3 million.
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Management is reassessing investments in growth products like Tetris Block Party and playSWEEPS due to underperformance relative to internal expectations.
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Audience engagement metrics declined to 1.9 million daily active users and 7.8 million monthly active users, though daily payer conversion improved to 1.0% and ARPDAU rose to $0.32.
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The company maintains a cash and cash equivalents balance of $102.7 million as of June 30, 2026, but has declined to provide formal financial guidance for the remainder of the year due to market volatility.
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PLAYSTUDIOS is implementing a restructuring program called 'Renewal' to cut costs by $33 million to $39 million annually by closing four of nine studios and eliminating 177 positions.
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Q2 2026 revenue fell to $55.0 million from $59.3 million in Q2 2025, with net losses widening to $13.3 million compared to a $2.9 million loss in the prior-year period.
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Direct-to-consumer revenue grew 120% year-over-year to $14.7 million, serving as a bright spot despite a decline in consolidated AEBITDA to $7.3 million.
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Management is reassessing investments in growth products like Tetris Block Party and playSWEEPS due to underperformance relative to internal expectations.
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Audience engagement metrics declined to 1.9 million daily active users and 7.8 million monthly active users, though daily payer conversion improved to 1.0% and ARPDAU rose to $0.32.
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The company maintains a cash and cash equivalents balance of $102.7 million as of June 30, 2026, but has declined to provide formal financial guidance for the remainder of the year due to market volatility.