Genius Sports, the international sports data technology company, has posted a 31% increase in revenue for the 2025 financial year, up to $669.5 million.
The firm’s revenue was up $158.6 million year-over-year (YoY) from $510.8 million in 2024.
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However, the London-based company posted a net loss of $111.6 million during the 12 months up to December 31, 2025, representing a decline of $48.5 million compared to the $63 million loss in the prior year.
This was attributed to “a nonrecurring increase in stock-based compensation related to the warrants issued to the NFL.”
Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation, and amortization), meanwhile, climbed 59% to $136.2 million from $85.7 million.
In terms of the different Genius divisions, the betting technology, content, and services arm again brought in the largest proportion of company revenue, $471.5 million (up 33%) in 2025.
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By GlobalDataThe media technology, content, and services division brought in $144.5 million, while sports technology and services’ revenue came to $53.5 million. Both sectors also saw year-on-year rises of 37% and 5%, respectively.
In the fourth quarter (Q4), overall revenue for Genius was up $65 million YoY to $240.5 million, representing 31% growth.
Two of the company’s business divisions saw revenue rises, with the betting technology, content, and services unit increasing 31% to $167.5 million, and media technology, content, and services up 96% to $58.2 million.
The sports technology and services’ income was down 15.4% to $14.9 million, the company said, due to sales of products built on GeniusIQ technology.
Net loss for the quarter was $20.6 million, a $7.6 million improvement compared to the $28.2 million in Q4 last year.
In terms of Q4 activity, Genius announced a partnership with Brazilian soccer’s CBF governing body to implement semi-automated offside technology across the top-flight Brasileiro Série A and Copa do Brasil.
After the reporting period, Genius agreed to acquire sports gaming media enterprise Legend. The transaction is valued at $1.2 billion.
The company also recently expanded its NBA-based strategic tie-up with the NBC Sports Regional Networks to launch an exclusive augmented advertising platform and enhanced its relationship with international sports marketing agency Infront to launch its BetVision solution for tennis.
Looking ahead, Genius expects to generate revenue of approximately $810-820 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $180-$190 million in 2026 on a standalone basis. This would represent YoY revenue and Adjusted EBITDA growth of 22% and 36%, respectively.
Following the acquisition of Legend, the combination is expected to achieve approximately $1.1 billion in revenue, $320-330 million in Adjusted EBITDA. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter ending June 30, 2026.
Mark Locke, Genius Sports co-founder and CEO, said: “2025 was a year of accelerated group revenue growth and record Adjusted EBITDA for Genius Sports. Our betting business continues to outpace the broader industry, while our media business is reaching a clear inflection point, with accelerating momentum and growing demand from the world’s largest brands and agencies.
“Upon completion of the acquisition of Legend, we will further strengthen our position at the intersection of official data, fan identity, and real-time intent – continuing to build a scaled, cash-generative technology platform.”
