Playstudios Q2 Earnings: Bargain Valuation Amid Persistent Organic Growth Challenges (Rating Downgrade)

Sandeep Nital David
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Summary

  • Playstudios shares are down sharply since its Q2 earnings release, where weak performance prompted a reduction to full-year guidance.
  • Despite the organic growth challenges that the company is facing, valuation appears attractive with more than half its market cap in cash.
  • While capital allocation remains key, due to the ongoing uncertainty and the lack of near-term catalysts, I am downgrading MYPS stock to a hold.
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Investment thesis

Playstudios (NASDAQ:MYPS) shares are down nearly 30% since my write-up in June, which outlined my bullish thesis for the company. Q2 results showed a weak performance in the company's social casino segment, while the anticipated launch of its new

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