Playtika's Strong Guidance Signals A Real Turn (Rating Upgrade)

Playtika is rated a strong buy, with a 29% gain since the last Buy at $2.87, driven by rapid D2C growth and raised FY26 guidance. PLTK's DTC platform revenue surged 62.8% YoY, now 39.2% of total, while Disney Solitaire's Q1 revenue hit $123.3 million, supporting optimism for new-game traction. Adjusted EBITDA margin dropped to 16.8% in Q1 due to front-loaded investments, but management expects normalization and a full-year margin of 27.3%-27.7%.