Guggenheim Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Genius Sports (NYSE:GENI) Stock

Genius Sports (NYSE:GENI) had its target price boosted by equities research analysts at Guggenheim from $12.00 to $13.00 in a note issued to investors on Friday, Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Guggenheim‘s price objective suggests a potential upside of 129.07% from the stock’s current price.

Other equities research analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. began coverage on shares of Genius Sports in a report on Friday, September 25th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $8.00 price target on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $9.00 price objective on shares of Genius Sports in a report on Friday. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Genius Sports from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Wednesday. Citigroup reiterated a “market outperform” rating on shares of Genius Sports in a research report on Thursday, October 8th. Finally, BTIG Research lowered their target price on shares of Genius Sports from $10.00 to $8.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $10.88.

Genius Sports Stock Performance

Shares of GENI stock traded down $0.24 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $5.67. The stock had a trading volume of 2,051,883 shares, compared to its average volume of 6,490,917. Genius Sports has a one year low of $3.83 and a one year high of $11.57. The firm has a market cap of $1.40 billion, a PE ratio of -8.35 and a beta of 1.95. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $6.56 and its 200 day simple moving average is $6.23. The company has a quick ratio of 0.97, a current ratio of 0.97 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.10.

Genius Sports (NYSE:GENI) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 5th. The company reported ($0.06) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.01 by ($0.07). The firm had revenue of $269.86 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $261.13 million. Genius Sports had a negative net margin of 22.99% and a negative return on equity of 23.83%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 62.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted ($0.11) earnings per share. On average, analysts forecast that Genius Sports will post -0.35 EPS for the current year.

Insider Transactions at Genius Sports

In other Genius Sports news, CEO Mark Locke sold 50,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $6.54, for a total value of $327,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 19,375,216 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $126,713,912.64. The trade was a 0.26% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider Thomas Russell sold 50,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $6.51, for a total transaction of $325,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 471,467 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,069,250.17. This represents a 9.59% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last three months, insiders have sold 850,000 shares of company stock worth $5,582,049. Insiders own 16.60% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Genius Sports

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of GENI. Senvest Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Genius Sports by 45.1% in the 1st quarter. Senvest Management LLC now owns 13,653,724 shares of the company’s stock valued at $60,486,000 after purchasing an additional 4,243,157 shares during the last quarter. Amova Asset Management Americas Inc. grew its position in shares of Genius Sports by 65.7% during the 1st quarter. Amova Asset Management Americas Inc. now owns 3,909,945 shares of the company’s stock worth $17,321,000 after buying an additional 1,549,816 shares during the period. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. raised its stake in shares of Genius Sports by 65.7% during the first quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. now owns 3,909,945 shares of the company’s stock worth $17,321,000 after buying an additional 1,549,816 shares during the last quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC raised its stake in shares of Genius Sports by 10.6% during the first quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 3,557,178 shares of the company’s stock worth $16,150,000 after buying an additional 339,792 shares during the last quarter. Finally, IFC Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Genius Sports by 23.2% during the first quarter. IFC Advisors LLC now owns 3,583,833 shares of the company’s stock worth $15,876,000 after buying an additional 676,034 shares during the last quarter. 81.91% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Genius Sports

Here are the key news stories impacting Genius Sports this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Genius Sports raised its FY2026 outlook to $1.015 billion–$1.035 billion in revenue and $287 million–$297 million in adjusted EBITDA, while emphasizing free cash flow. Article: Genius Sports raises FY2026 outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter revenue rose 62.3% year over year to $269.9 million, topping analyst expectations of $261.1 million. The company also reported $54 million in free cash flow and 61% free-cash-flow conversion. Article: Genius Sports beats third-quarter guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly EPS was a loss of $0.06, missing the $0.01 profit analysts expected. The company also reported higher debt, adding to investor concerns about profitability and its balance sheet. Article: Genius Sports Q3 2026 earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research downgraded GENI from “hold” to “strong sell,” a bearish signal that may add pressure following the earnings report. Zacks Research ratings

Genius Sports Company Profile

Genius Sports Limited (NYSE: GENI) is a sports technology and data company that provides official sports data, technology, and digital media solutions. Its platform helps sports organizations collect, manage, and distribute live game data while supporting fan engagement and commercial activities.

The company supplies real-time data and related products to sportsbooks, media companies, sports leagues, teams, and brands. Its services include live statistics, betting data and trading solutions, streaming and video content, digital marketing, sponsorship activation, and tools designed to connect sports audiences with content and advertising.

Genius Sports serves customers across international sports markets, including North America, Europe, and other regions.