Keywords Studios Share Discussion Threads

[bulltradept] 29/2/2024 06:40

We'll see..

[exfortisd] 28/2/2024 22:17

hxxps://80.lv/articles/google-s-new-ai-can-generate-entire-2d-platformer-games/

[bulltradept] 28/2/2024 13:56

All speculation atm, markets love a bit of it!

[aoiaoi] 28/2/2024 13:52

Not if the total numbers of games in development is massively reduced by cutting back Naughty Dog, Insomniac and closing London Studios

[hunter154] 28/2/2024 13:31

Thanks - I would take the contrarian view -firing employees and using outsourced partners on an adhoc basis is good for us?

[disc0dave46] 28/2/2024 12:43

Https://www.theguardian.com/games/2024/feb/28/pushing-buttons-playstation-job-losses

[bulltradept] 28/2/2024 12:22

Please. :-)

[hunter154] 28/2/2024 12:14

Whats the adverse news?

[aoiaoi] 28/2/2024 12:07

PlayStation adverse news?

[bulltradept] 28/2/2024 11:51

A lot of selling today...

[scepticalinvestor] 26/2/2024 09:53

Cheers mate - will def be buying back in before March resultsThis is still far too low

[bulltradept] 20/2/2024 19:58

Well done Sceptical nice swing trade there.

[scepticalinvestor] 08/2/2024 10:48

Been a beauty since the days of the 1200sBut just sold my last 5000 at 1769GLA

[disc0dave46] 27/1/2024 13:22

Nice bowl forming on the chart and this could be a decent recovery play IMO.

[alphabeta4] 25/1/2024 12:49

As expected, inline

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Ish. 2% revenue miss which looks like organic 7.5% H2 vs 10.5% H1 so still declining (even taking into account the Hollywood work dent of 2.5%). Made up by EBIT margin beat at c15.6% vs c15.3% expected to end up bang on expectations.

I make they need organic of 8% given acquisitions and that they will get a 2.6% Hollywood benefit for the upcoming year so estimates feel achievable at current levels (just).

I personally I will feel more confident here once start to see the organic revenue performance turn otherwise they're relying on EBIT margin holding above guidance.

I can see why the market has viewed the tu as a slight negative, revenue forecast has gone £836m to £780m outturn in 6 months, they need to arrest this notwithstanding their market outperformance.

[scepticalinvestor] 25/1/2024 07:09

As expected, inline

[scepticalinvestor] 09/1/2024 11:17

LOL if that was the case they wld hve updated the mkt in Dec

[exfortisd] 09/1/2024 10:27

Probably equity raise to repay the debt for recent acquisition. Looks like they might miss FY23 org rev growth guidance

[scepticalinvestor] 09/1/2024 09:09

Joint broker? Wonder what they are planning

[aoiaoi] 07/1/2024 17:40

Well said, good analysis, GS should be ashamed of themselves regarding their predictions. KWS are well set up it seems and am sure the upcoming results will be excellent

[scepticalinvestor] 07/1/2024 14:34

Video game production company Keywords Studios PLC (AIM:KWS, OTC:KYYWF) suffered a blow to its valuation in 2023 due to artificial intelligence (AI) fears and a weak industry backdrop, but Shore Capital Markets analysts see this as a buy opportunity for a profitable, market-leading company.Despite the 40% share markdown, Keywords posted above-market growth in organic revenues and earnings, while the acquisition of notable video game developer The Multiplayer Group in December provides "an excellent pipeline for 2024", reckon the analysts.Further adding to ShoreCap's investment thesis, Keywords is well leveraged with a €65 million (£56 million) net debt position, with EBITDA margins tipped for 20% in the current financial year.Industry trends are looking favourable for Keywords, with ShoreCap stating: "We continue to see the group as strategically placed, with market share opportunities and our assumption that, following mass layoffs in the industry, we could see an increased demand for outsourcing over the medium term."Furthermore, AI could actually represent an efficient driver for the group rather than an existential threat, the analysts said.ShoreCap sees a fair share price value of 1,800p, indicating a 19% upside against the current market price of 1,510p.

[volsung] 21/12/2023 10:43

Bought a few with WINE profits

[scepticalinvestor] 21/12/2023 09:30

Strong upward trend now - looks like 1600 will be breached v soon

[aimingupward2] 18/12/2023 11:30

Yes,indeed. Sizeable, profitable and growing.

[scepticalinvestor] 18/12/2023 09:11

Very astute acquisition