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CD PROJEKT GROUP $CDR (-2,86%)

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recorded a net profit of PLN 78 million in the third quarter of 2024, an increase of 12% compared to the second quarter, although there were no new releases in this period. Revenue for Q3 2024 amounted to PLN 227.6 million, a decrease of 49% compared to the same quarter last year - an effect mainly due to the lack of new products.


Balance sheet overview

  • Total assetsTotal assets increased by 4% from PLN 2,660,007 thousand on June 30, 2024 to PLN 2,755,416 thousand on September 30, 2024.
  • LiquidityCash, deposits and bonds increased by 3% to PLN 1.401 billion by the end of September 2024.


Profit and loss account

  • Cost structureDistribution costs decreased by 56% to PLN 63.5 million in the third quarter of 2024 due to lower amortization costs for Cyberpunk products. Operating costs also decreased, with distribution expenses reduced by 56% to PLN 29.2 million.


Cash flow overview

  • Cash flowThe Group generated a net cash flow of PLN 122.9 million (excluding R&D costs) in the third quarter of 2024. Changes in other assets and liabilities contributed to the improvement with a positive effect of PLN 10 million.


Key figures and profitability metrics

  • Net profit marginThe net margin was stable at 38%, slightly above the previous year's figure.
  • EBIT: EBIT amounted to PLN 80.6 million in the third quarter of 2024, a decrease of 57% compared to the previous year.


Segment information

  • The Witcher: Revenue from Witcher games increased by 44% compared to the same period of the previous year, supported by the integration of The Witcher 3 into PlayStation Plus.
  • GOG.COM: The digital distribution service continues to record a growing user base and an expanded product range.


Competitive position

CD PROJEKT is strengthening its position in the gaming industry by strategically expanding its portfolio and actively involving the community. The collaboration with Netflix on a new cyberpunk-animation project should further increase brand awareness.


Management forecasts and comments

The management has set ambitious targets for the coming years, including a cumulative consolidated net profit of PLN 4 billion for the period 2025-2028. By the end of next year, the team size for the Sirius project is to be doubled.


Opportunities and risks

  • OpportunitiesInvestments in research and development and new technologies such as AI offer potential for innovation and future growth.
  • Risks: The lack of new publications in the current year could have a negative impact on short-term sales growth.


Summary of the results

CD PROJEKT GROUP is going through a challenging year with no new product releases, but has maintained strong profitability ratios and solid cash reserves. The company is making targeted investments in future projects and technologies to secure long-term growth.


Positive aspects

High profitabilityThe net margin remained stable at 38%.

Strong liquiditySolid cash reserves of PLN 1.401 billion.

Successful milestones: Continued high sales figures for Cyberpunk 2077 and its expansion.

Growth in Witcher games: Sales increase of 44 %.

Strategic cooperations: Cooperation with Netflix to strengthen brand presence.


Negative aspects

Decline in sales: A 49 % decline in sales compared to the previous year.

Reduced operating profitEBIT decline of 57 %.

High R&D expenditure: burden on short-term profitability.

No new releasesLack of new products in the current year.

Decrease in financial assetsDecrease of 20 %.

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11 Commenti

immagine del profilo
⚠️ Rumor has it that CD Projekt, among others, has driven shares with heads into madness 😅
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immagine del profilo
@TomTurboInvest wouldn't surprise me in any case
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immagine del profilo
@TomTurboInvest funny share too. The industry is doing well. Almost all companies are listed on the stock exchange, but are more of an average performer. Somehow no one manages to milk the customers despite good games, and on the other hand you can't and shouldn't save on the games. It's all strange
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@topicswithhead I think it's not least because the business is quite cyclical, isn't it? When a new game is released, then the ruble rolls... Then it takes X years again, during which a lot of money is invested in a new game. But the revenue from add-ons to the game is not so great.
immagine del profilo
@RogerWilco well, many also have annual releases and it doesn't run super either
immagine del profilo
@Soprano the gaming industry stinks half and half
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immagine del profilo
@topicswithhead Referring to what? That I meant the sector is generally very weak or hated at the moment? I also have CDPR in my portfolio, I think it's a top company and I'm pleased with the good figures.

But it doesn't change the face you make when you look at the long-term chart.
immagine del profilo
@Soprano Because of Frostbite I thought @ me you. Well, it's still a while until the next game and you already have to enter into cooperations to make more sales. The staff should double in some cases. I actually want to get in but haven't reached my limit. I shouldn't have timed it at all, if I hadn't sold so quickly I wouldn't have the stress now. 34 will certainly come again soon. Hopefully
immagine del profilo
@topicswithhead apart from that i am looking for new gameing stocks but find none attractive enough. (no not frostbite)
immagine del profilo
@topicswithhead My dear, you speak in riddles. What is Frostbite? Do you mean Frostpunk now? I'd like to add something to CDPR, but preferably even at 30€, but I don't know if that will happen again. And I don't know if you "have to" enter into collaborations, but that's much more of an absolute win-win situation. Even if Netflix has absolutely mutilated the Witcher series, it's still ultimately free marketing.

A lot of staff is not always a lot of good. Especially in the gaming industry. People have to be properly qualified and well trained. That doesn't always work out so well, which is why scaling is always a challenge.

And there are plenty of attractive gaming stocks outside Poland. $PDX is still my top long-term position. $PLW pays the coolest dividends and $TTWO still has a lot of upside potential in the short term.

When the GTA 6 hype kicks in, the share will go through the roof again. But then it's always a question of whether to trade it or hold it until the release.
immagine del profilo
"Which projects are included in the CapEx in Q3 2024? So the main projects included in the CapEx in the last quarter was obviously Polaris, Sirius, the new animation and Orion that was moved from the research works into the expenses on development and started to be capitalized in September '24. There are some other smaller projects, not all of them are announced so far. So some of them are also unannounced, but these are the main ones."
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