PLAYSTUDIOS A DL-,0001

Playstudios deemed the financial performance targets for the 2025 PSUs unmet, causing awards to CEO Andrew Pascal and other executives to lapse. The company reported declining revenue (−18.8% to $235.1 million), a loss of $0.23 per share and a stock plunge of 61% to $0.49. New performance-based equity packages were granted for 2026 to the same managers (including 625,000 units for Andrew Pascal), with payouts of 0–100% of the PSUs depending on target achievement; settlement is scheduled for March 2027. Playstudios also announced the closure of four of nine studios, a 27% reduction in staff and its second restructuring in under three years; analyst Craig-Hallum cut the price target to $1.00 but maintained a “Buy” rating. » More on de.investing.com

PLAYSTUDIOS applies Las Vegas VIP principles to its free-to-play social casino, rewarding time spent with real-world perks and life-changing prizes to drive long-term player engagement. The company partners with major hospitality brands, has delivered over 17 million rewards worth $864 million to 11.7 million players, and uses “surprise and delight” events to boost retention and advocacy. Management prioritizes lifetime value over short-term monetization, a strategy analysts view positively amid a growing social casino market. » More on forbes.com

Playstudios reported an 18.3% decline in revenue to $59 million in the second quarter of 2025, missing forecasts, while earnings per share of -$0.02 met expectations. The number of daily active users fell significantly, but direct-to-consumer revenue rose by 107%, and the stock remained stable in after-hours trading. The company is maintaining its full-year guidance and is focusing on new product launches and a strategic realignment. » More on de.investing.com