Opera Ltd. Stock Price, News & Analysis

Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA) has announced it will release its fourth quarter 2024 financial results before market opening on Thursday, February 27, 2025. The company, a major browser developer and internet consumer brand, will make the earnings release available on their investor relations website.

Management will host a conference call to discuss the results on the same day at 8:00 a.m. ET. The call will be accessible via phone for listeners in the United States, Norway, and internationally, with a live webcast available through the company's investor relations website.

Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA] has launched Opera Air, the first browser designed around mindfulness and user wellbeing. The new browser integrates science-backed features including breathing exercises, meditation, binaural beats, stretching, and positive quotes into the browsing experience.

Key features include:

• 'Take a Break' offering guided exercises ranging from 3 to 15 minutes
• 'Boosts' utilizing binaural beats technology for various purposes like creativity, focus, and relaxation
• Customizable background music and nature sounds
• Minimalist Scandinavian design with frosted glass UI

Users can maintain productivity while accessing wellness features, such as working while listening to 'Focused Calm' boost with Alpha 8Hz beats. The browser aims to help users manage stress, enhance focus, and maintain emotional clarity during web browsing.

Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA) has launched a unique marketing initiative, setting up 'hygge desks' in scenic Norwegian cabins and seeking ten individuals to browse the web from these locations for a week. The campaign, running until February 28, 2025, aims to promote the browser's Scandinavian-inspired features focused on comfort and simplicity.

The initiative extends Opera's browser philosophy of 'hygge' - a Scandinavian concept emphasizing coziness and calm - into a physical experience. Participants can apply by explaining why they should be selected to experience browsing from these specially designed workspaces, which feature scenic views and cozy elements.

According to Jan Standal, VP at Opera, this project aims to help their global community understand the practical meaning of hygge, which has been integral to Opera's browser development over its nearly 30-year history.

Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA) has unveiled a new Opera GX hub feature, starting with a Cyberpunk 2077 integration that brings the game's universe directly into the browser experience. This innovative feature allows users to browse the web while staying immersed in Night City, complete with the game's soundtrack, dystopian styling, and direct access to streams, modding guides, and news.

The hub, accessible from the GX Corner home page, includes various game-focused features such as videos, music, an interactive Night City map, game booklet, build planner, and modding & cosplay resources. This follows the success of Opera GX's previous Cyberpunk 2077 mod, which garnered over 1.3 million downloads. The company plans to develop more immersive game integrations in the future.

Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA), a leading browser developer and internet consumer brand, has announced its participation in the upcoming 27th Annual Needham Growth Conference. Chief Financial Officer Frode Jacobsen will present at the virtual event on January 17th, 2025 at 8:45 a.m. ET.

The presentation will be accessible via webcast on Opera's investor relations website. Opera, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway, is known for developing web browsers with unique and secure features for mobile phones and desktop computers, serving hundreds of millions of users globally. The company trades on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol 'OPRA'.

Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA) has declared its next semi-annual cash dividend of $0.40 per share under its recurring dividend program. The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record as of January 6, 2025, with distribution expected around January 13, 2025. The total dividend payment amounts to approximately $35.4 million, based on 88.5 million outstanding shares. The payment applies to both ordinary shares and American Depositary Shares (ADS), with ADS holders receiving payments through The Bank of New York Mellon, subject to deposit agreement terms.

Opera Ads, the advertising platform from Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA), has achieved TAG Platinum status from The Trustworthy Accountability Group, joining an elite group of only 34 organizations worldwide with this designation. The status recognizes compliance with TAG's highest standards across fraud prevention, malware protection, and brand safety.

The achievement follows Opera Ads obtaining the Certified Against Malware seal, adding to its existing Brand Safety Certified and Certified Against Fraud credentials. These certifications cover Opera Ads' core offerings: Opera DSP, Premium Placements, and Opera Audience Solutions. The platform implements robust filtration tools and thorough incident review processes to ensure a safer digital advertising ecosystem.

Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA] has launched a major update for Opera GX, its gaming-focused browser, featuring a new Underwave design language and expanded customization options. The update includes AI-powered upscaling for images and video, enhanced dark mode, and a new Multithreaded Compositor UI engine for improved performance. With over 30 million users and 8,000 community-created mods with 250 million+ downloads, Opera GX now offers deeper personalization features, allowing users to customize every aspect of their browsing experience, from interface elements to visual effects.

Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA] and Spotify have partnered to integrate Spotify as the default streaming service within Opera One's upgraded Music Player. The integration allows users to listen to music, podcasts, and audiobooks while browsing, with a floating multimedia player that can be detached and moved around the screen. According to Opera's survey, 66% of users stream music on phones while at desktop computers, and the same percentage indicated they wouldn't get distracted with the integrated player. The partnership includes a promotional offer of free Spotify Premium for several months in selected countries. The feature will expand to Opera for Android in early 2025.