Paradox Interactive AB (FRA:ETA)

Full Year 2025 Paradox Interactive AB (publ) Earnings Call Transcript

Jan 29, 2026 / 11:00 AM GMT

Release Date Price: €12.13 (-13.85%)

Transcript

Key Points

Positve

Paradox Interactive AB (PRXXF) reported a 23% increase in quarterly revenues, reaching SEK875 million compared to SEK709 million in Q4 2024.
The company successfully released Europa Universalis V, which has been highly profitable and is expected to continue generating significant revenue.
Paradox Interactive AB (PRXXF) strengthened its balance sheet and improved cash flow year-on-year, indicating financial stability.
The acquisition of Haemimont Games and the in-house development of Cities: Skylines II have shown positive effects, enhancing the company's management games capabilities.
Victoria 3 and Age of Wonders 4 have been established as new franchises with growing player numbers, contributing to the company's long-term growth strategy.

Negative

The company's EBIT was negatively impacted by a significant write-down of SEK701 million related to Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2.
Foreign exchange headwinds, particularly a stronger Swedish krona and weaker US dollar, adversely affected the top line.
Operating profit decreased to SEK245 million from SEK395 million in the previous year's quarter, largely due to the write-downs.
Profit margin dropped to minus 28% compared to a record high of 57% in Q4 2024.
The company faced challenges in matching the previous year's performance for some franchises, such as Hearts of Iron, which had a strong Q4 in 2024.

Refinitiv StreetEvents Event Transcript
E D I T E D V E R S I O N

PDXI.ST - Paradox Interactive AB (publ)
Full Year 2025 Paradox Interactive AB (publ) Earnings Call
Jan 29, 2026 / 11:00AM GMT

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Conference Call Participants
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* Frederik Wester
Paradox Interactive AB (publ) - Chief Executive Officer, Director
* Alexander Bricca
Paradox Interactive AB (publ) - Chief Financial Officer

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Presentation
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Frederik Wester, Paradox Interactive AB (publ) - Chief Executive Officer, Director [1]
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Hello and welcome to the year-end report and quarter four report for Paradox Interactive. My name is Fred.

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Alexander Bricca, Paradox Interactive AB (publ) - Chief Financial Officer [2]
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