Despite some titles doing well, Team17 stock has dropped 45% since Friday. The company’s recent trading update revealed that revenue is expected to be slightly ahead of current market expectations. This has been overshadowed by certain titles not meeting expectations.
As shown in a Tweet by MauroNL, a Video Game Industry Analyst, it’s good that overall the games for the company have done well, but it’s hard to overlook the bad, which has resulted in a less favorable margin and profit mix. The company is now expecting to deliver full-year adjusted EBITDA of at least £28.5 million, which includes non-cash title impairments of up to £11.5 million. This is a significant decrease from previous expectations.
Management is taking steps to address the challenges that are impacting margins and profits. The company is reviewing its cost structure and assessing the revenue potential of a number of titles. It is also implementing key cost initiatives at Team17 Label.
Looking at the picture, the stock drop of Team17 Group PLC is pretty bad. Even if a public company profits, their growth and share price determines how well they’re doing. In this case, it’s not going very well for them.
Despite these challenges, Team17 is optimistic about the company’s prospects for FY24. The company has an exciting schedule of high-quality new releases planned across the Group in 2024. It remains to be seen whether the company can turn things around and regain investor confidence.
Investors will likely be watching closely to see how Team17 addresses the challenges it is facing. If the company can successfully execute its plans, its stock price could rebound. However, if it continues to struggle, there’s no doubt that the stock will plummet even further.
