Free cash flow margins have contracted sharply to 2.3% in 2026Q1, while the company continues to prioritize $37.7M in dividend payments despite reporting a net loss.
| Cash from Operations | 593.25M | 567.7M | 490.1M | 515.6M | 493.7M | 551.7M | 517.7M | 491.9M | 452.8M |
| Operating CF Margin % | - | 20.6% | 19.22% | 20.09% | 18.88% | 21.36% | 21.83% | 26.06% | 30.38% |
| Operating CF Growth % | 93.67% | 15.83% | -4.95% | 4.44% | -10.51% | 6.57% | 5.24% | 8.64% | - |
| Net Income | -294.5M | -206.4M | 162.2M | 235M | 275.3M | 308.5M | 92.1M | 288.9M | 338M |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 222.6M | 234.8M | 165.7M | 158M | 162M | 145.5M | 119.2M | 73M | 37.7M |
| Stock-Based Compensation | 39.3M | 0 | 99.2M | 110M | 123.5M | 100.4M | 276M | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Taxes | -64.61M | -68M | -46.5M | -46.6M | -46M | -72.7M | -13.1M | 40.8M | -5.2M |
| Other Non-Cash Items | 536.6M | 504.9M | 66.3M | 60.4M | -3.1M | 25.3M | 27.8M | 17M | 3.3M |
| Working Capital Changes | 153.85M | 102.4M | 43.2M | -1.2M | -18M | 44.7M | 15.7M | 72.2M | 79M |
| Change in Receivables | 15.52M | 28.6M | 10.1M | -25.6M | 1M | -7.5M | -1.7M | -15.4M | 4.9M |
| Change in Inventory | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -38.2M |
| Change in Payables | 42.8M | 24.2M | -21.3M | -9.3M | 5.7M | 5.9M | -20.2M | 8M | 4.6M |
| Cash from Investing | -9.25M | -221.7M | -782.1M | -240.2M | -74.6M | -609.4M | -98.1M | -516.5M | -141.9M |
| Capital Expenditures | -59.9M | -86.1M | -40.9M | -32.6M | -110M | -99.6M | -54.1M | -92.4M | -57M |
| CapEx % of Revenue | 2.14% | 3.12% | 1.6% | 1.27% | 4.21% | 3.86% | 2.28% | 4.9% | 3.82% |
| Acquisitions | 0 | 0 | -686.9M | -159.6M | -64.7M | -394.1M | 0 | -422.7M | -179.2M |
| Investments | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Investing | 85.65M | 1.3M | 202.2M | -48M | 23.6M | 54.3M | -44M | -1.4M | 94.3M |
| Cash from Financing | -233.51M | -230M | -167.1M | -18.2M | -652M | 559.7M | -181.3M | -6.6M | -337.4M |
| Debt Issued (Net) | -19.54M | -19M | -23.8M | -14.3M | -19M | 101.3M | -158.3M | 2.36B | 65.6M |
| Equity Issued (Net) | -16.65M | -20.3M | -800K | -3.9M | -606.1M | 470.4M | -2.4M | 0 | 0 |
| Dividends Paid | -154.57M | -150.2M | -111.5M | 0 | -603.5M | 0 | 0 | -2.37B | -400M |
| Share Repurchases | -16.65M | -20.3M | -800K | -3.9M | -606.1M | 0 | -2.4M | 0 | 0 |
| Other Financing | -42.75M | -40.5M | -31M | 0 | 576.6M | -12M | -20.6M | 0 | -3M |
| Net Change in Cash | 344.4M | 118M | -464M | 261.3M | -248.6M | 495.4M | 251.6M | -33.6M | -29M |
| Free Cash Flow | 560.62M | 531.4M | 449.2M | 483M | 383.7M | 452.1M | 419.6M | 399.5M | 395.8M |
| FCF Margin % | 20.06% | 19.29% | 17.62% | 18.82% | 14.67% | 17.5% | 17.69% | 21.16% | 26.55% |
| FCF Growth % | 36.57% | 18.3% | -7% | 25.88% | -15.13% | 7.75% | 5.03% | 0.93% | - |
| FCF per Share | 1.48 | 1.41 | 1.21 | 1.32 | 0.96 | 1.10 | 1.09 | 0.98 | 0.97 |
| FCF Conversion (FCF/Net Income) | -1.90x | -2.75x | 3.02x | 2.19x | 1.79x | 1.79x | 5.62x | 1.70x | 1.34x |
| Interest Paid | 68.9M | 0 | 146.6M | 146M | 107.5M | 93.9M | 182.4M | 47.6M | 200K |
| Taxes Paid | 23.8M | 0 | 92.6M | 169.8M | 160.7M | 102.3M | 81.1M | 62.8M | 86.5M |
Marketing spend efficiency decline
As reported in financial statements, Playtika's operating cash flow to net income ratio has exhibited extreme volatility, reaching a negative 0.40 in 2026Q1, which suggests that reported earnings are increasingly decoupled from the actual cash-generating capacity of the underlying gaming portfolio and its associated operational activities.
The persistent divergence between net income and operating cash flow indicates that non-cash charges, such as asset impairments or amortization, are heavily distorting the bottom line. Investors should monitor whether this gap reflects a structural decline in the quality of earnings or merely accounting adjustments related to the company's aggressive acquisition strategy.
According to recent SEC filings, Playtika's free cash flow margin has experienced significant contraction, falling to 2.3% in 2026Q1 from a peak of 43.6% in 2025Q4, which highlights the company's struggle to maintain cash efficiency amidst rising operational costs and inconsistent revenue growth across its gaming titles.
The sharp decline in FCF margins suggests that the business is becoming increasingly capital-intensive or that marketing outlays are failing to convert into sustainable cash inflows. This trend warrants further investigation into whether the company's core titles are reaching a maturity phase that necessitates higher reinvestment to prevent churn.
Based on reported figures, Playtika's working capital changes have swung from a $192.3M inflow in 2025Q4 to a $73.0M outflow in 2026Q1, indicating that the company's cash position is highly sensitive to timing differences in collections and payables management within its transactional gaming revenue model.
The erratic nature of these working capital swings suggests that management may be utilizing aggressive timing strategies to manage short-term liquidity. Such fluctuations often obscure the underlying health of the business and may indicate potential friction in the cash conversion cycle as the company navigates a more challenging regulatory environment.
As disclosed in quarterly filings, Playtika has consistently prioritized dividend payments, totaling $37.7M in 2026Q1, even as net income turned negative, which suggests a commitment to returning capital to shareholders that may be at odds with the company's current need for internal reinvestment and operational stabilization.
The decision to maintain dividend payouts despite deteriorating profitability and negative net income raises questions regarding the sustainability of this capital allocation policy. Investors should monitor whether these distributions are being funded by existing cash reserves rather than organic cash flow, which could limit future strategic flexibility.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PLTK stock.
Playtika Holding Corp. (PLTK) generated $567.7M in net cash from operating activities in 2025. This reflects the cash generated directly from core business operations.
Playtika Holding Corp. (PLTK) generated $531.4M in free cash flow in 2025. Free cash flow is the cash left over after capital expenditures, which can be used to pay dividends, repurchase shares, or pay down debt.
Playtika Holding Corp. (PLTK) spent $86.1M on capital expenditures in 2025. CapEx represents the cash invested in physical assets like property, plant, and equipment to maintain or grow the business.
In 2025, Playtika Holding Corp. (PLTK) returned $150.2M to shareholders via cash dividends and spent $20.3M on share repurchases. This shows the company's commitment to returning capital to its equity investors.