DigiPlus posts PHP8.9bn ($140m) profit despite 17% revenue drop
Profit aided by cost cuts and margin recovery while user metrics rose modestly.
Key Takeaways
- DigiPlus reported PHP8.9 billion ($140 million) net income for the first nine months of 2026.
- Net gaming revenue fell 17% year‑on‑year to PHP16.2 billion ($255 million).
- Nine‑month EBITDA was PHP8.3 billion ($130.7 million); Q3 EBITDA rose 0.3% quarter‑on‑quarter to PHP2.9 billion ($45.7 million).
- EBITDA margin increased four percentage points to 22% and after‑tax margin against GGR rose to 40%.
- Average monthly active users reached 5.9 million and monthly active bettors/depositors 4.9 million.
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. reported PHP8.9 billion ($140 million) in net income for the first nine months of 2026, even as net gaming revenue fell 17% year‑on‑year to PHP16.2 billion ($255 million). The company said improved cost efficiency offset the revenue decline and delivered higher margins.
Financial performance
Nine‑month EBITDA reached PHP8.3 billion ($130.7 million). Q3 EBITDA increased 0.3% quarter‑on‑quarter to PHP2.9 billion ($45.7 million), while the EBITDA margin rose by four percentage points to 22%. DigiPlus reported its net gaming revenue after‑tax margin, measured against gross gaming revenue (GGR), increased by five percentage points quarter‑on‑quarter to 40%.
Operations, users and markets
The group operates BingoPlus, ArenaPlus and GameZone. Average monthly active users grew 3% quarter‑on‑quarter to 5.9 million, while monthly active bettors and depositors rose 5% to 4.9 million. DigiPlus withdrew from the final rounds of New Zealand’s online casino licensing auction in October after further market analysis and said the move would not affect its existing operations or international expansion strategy. In Brazil, the company previously said the government’s decision to prohibit online gambling was not expected to materially affect its overall financial position; its immediate priorities included complying with the directive and processing customer withdrawals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much profit did DigiPlus report for the first nine months of 2026?
DigiPlus reported PHP8.9 billion ($140 million) in net income for the first nine months of 2026. The company stated cost efficiency gains helped offset a revenue decline.
What happened to DigiPlus's net gaming revenue in 2026?
Net gaming revenue fell 17% year‑on‑year to PHP16.2 billion ($255 million). Despite the drop, margins improved through lower costs and tighter operating expense control.
Did DigiPlus's operational metrics improve during Q3 2026?
Yes. Average monthly active users rose 3% quarter‑on‑quarter to 5.9 million, and monthly active bettors and depositors increased 5% to 4.9 million.
Why did DigiPlus exit the New Zealand licensing auction?
DigiPlus withdrew from the final rounds of New Zealand’s online casino licensing auction in October following further market analysis, and said the decision would not affect its existing operations or international expansion strategy.
How is DigiPlus handling regulatory changes in Brazil?
DigiPlus said Brazil’s government prohibition on online gambling was not expected to materially affect its overall financial position; the company prioritised complying with the directive and processing customer withdrawals.
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