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Gaming Giant CRASHES: Ubisoft Stock Plummets on Cash Nightmare!

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Ezekiel Chew

Last updated on:

May 16, 2025


Shares in the French video game behemoth, Ubisoft, took a staggering hit on Thursday, plunging by roughly 20.5% in morning trading to around 9.28 euros. This wasn't just a bad day; the drop put the “Assassin's Creed” maker on track for its biggest single-day fall in over a decade, a truly jarring moment for the gaming world.

Then what was the triggers of this dramatic sell-off? The heavy blow was after Ubisoft made a horrible prediction of the year to come. The company informed investors that they should expect the company to continue to generate cash negatively in the current fiscal year (2025-2026), and only managing to hit the break-even only in terms of their operating income. Such guidance for further “cash burn” was a strong red flag which could only spook the market.

This outlook follows a tough past year (2024-2025), where Ubisoft reported a 20.5% drop in net bookings. The company attributed this decline primarily to delays in game releases and some of its major titles not performing as well as hoped. However, it's worth noting that despite the dip in bookings, Ubisoft actually managed to generate positive free cash flow in the past year (€128 million), even ahead of their own targets, thanks to cost discipline. That makes the guidance for negative cash flow this year a particular disappointment for investors and analysts alike.

Indeed, the reaction from analysts was swift and pointed. Many highlighted the negative free cash flow forecast as being “well below” expectations, with one calling the earnings report “another cold shock.” The sentiment is that without a major, unexpected hit game on the immediate horizon, the company faces another challenging period of spending more cash than it brings in.

Ubisoft is attempting to paint a picture of future recovery, stating they aim to return to positive free cash flow and operating income in the fiscal year after this one (2026-2027), promising significant new content then. They're also planning further cost-saving measures. However, Thursday's brutal stock reaction suggests that for now, investors are taking a skeptical stance, demanding to see tangible results before believing the company can turn its cash situation around. The path ahead looks challenging for the gaming giant as it grapples with underperforming titles and guides for continued financial strain.

About Ezekiel Chew​

Ezekiel Chew, founder and head of training at Asia Forex Mentor, is a renowned forex expert, frequently invited to speak at major industry events. Known for his deep market insights, Ezekiel is one of the top traders committed to supporting the trading community. Making six figures per trade, he also trains traders working in banks, fund management, and prop trading firms.

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Gaming Giant CRASHES: Ubisoft Stock Plummets on Cash Nightmare!

Written by:

Updated:

May 16, 2025
Shares in the French video game behemoth, Ubisoft, took a staggering hit on Thursday, plunging by roughly 20.5% in morning trading to around 9.28 euros. This wasn't just a bad day; the drop put the "Assassin's Creed" maker on track for its biggest single-day fall in over a decade, a truly jarring moment for the gaming world. Then what was the triggers of this dramatic sell-off? The heavy blow was after Ubisoft made a horrible prediction of the year to come. The company informed investors that they should expect the company to continue to generate cash negatively in the current fiscal year (2025-2026), and only managing to hit the break-even only in terms of their operating income. Such guidance for further “cash burn” was a strong red flag which could only spook the market. This outlook follows a tough past year (2024-2025), where Ubisoft reported a 20.5% drop in net bookings. The company attributed this decline primarily to delays in game releases and some of its major titles not performing as well as hoped. However, it's worth noting that despite the dip in bookings, Ubisoft actually managed to generate positive free cash flow in the past year (€128 million), even ahead of their own targets, thanks to cost discipline. That makes the guidance for negative cash flow this year a particular disappointment for investors and analysts alike. Indeed, the reaction from analysts was swift and pointed. Many highlighted the negative free cash flow forecast as being "well below" expectations, with one calling the earnings report "another cold shock." The sentiment is that without a major, unexpected hit game on the immediate horizon, the company faces another challenging period of spending more cash than it brings in. Ubisoft is attempting to paint a picture of future recovery, stating they aim to return to positive free cash flow and operating income in the fiscal year after this one (2026-2027), promising significant new content then. They're also planning further cost-saving measures. However, Thursday's brutal stock reaction suggests that for now, investors are taking a skeptical stance, demanding to see tangible results before believing the company can turn its cash situation around. The path ahead looks challenging for the gaming giant as it grapples with underperforming titles and guides for continued financial strain.
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About Ezekiel Chew

Ezekiel Chew, founder and head of training at Asia Forex Mentor, is a renowned forex expert, frequently invited to speak at major industry events. Known for his deep market insights, Ezekiel is one of the top traders committed to supporting the trading community. Making six figures per trade, he also trains traders working in banks, fund management, and prop trading firms.

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