Opera Ltd. Stock Price, News & Analysis

Opera, a leading browser developer, announced the integration of AI-generated content (AIGC) services into its PC and mobile browsers, marking a significant expansion of its existing AI program. With the rising interest in AI services, driven by platforms like ChatGPT, Opera aims to enhance user experiences by incorporating new features that utilize AIGC. The upcoming features include a 'Shorten' button to generate summaries of web articles and enhance content filtering. Co-CEO Song Lin emphasized the importance of browsers evolving to become gateways to AI-powered solutions, while the company plans to leverage new and existing partnerships to boost its offerings in the AIGC space.

Opera Limited (NASDAQ: OPRA) will announce its fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results before the market opens on February 27, 2023. A live conference call discussing these results will take place at 8:00 am ET on the same day. Interested parties can access the quarterly report and the conference call via the investor relations section of Opera's website.

Opera is a leading internet consumer brand, known for its browsers and fintech solutions, and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Opera Limited (NASDAQ: OPRA) has announced a special dividend of $0.80 per American Depositary Share (ADS), reflecting strong operating performance throughout 2022. This marks Opera's first dividend post-IPO, with payments totaling approximately $71 million, targeting shareholders of record as of January 30, 2023. The dividend will be funded through existing working capital and proceeds from a planned sale of marketable securities worth $59 million. Payments are expected around February 9, 2023.

Opera announced that its gaming browser, Opera GX, has exceeded 20 million monthly active users (MAU), highlighting its growing popularity within the gaming community. This milestone reflects Opera's successful strategy of integrating gaming culture into its ecosystem. Co-CEO Lin Song emphasized the browser's role in the company's profitability and growth. Additionally, Opera GX has engaged significantly with its user base, boasting an average usage time of 8 hours daily. Plans for further expansion and partnerships, including a collaboration with TikTok, aim to enhance its gaming footprint.

Alteon LaunchPad is set to launch exclusively on the Opera Crypto Browser, allowing users to mint NFTs in real-time. This integration aims to make NFT creation more accessible, enabling users with minimal experience to use a simple drag-and-drop interface. The service requires no platform usage fees, facilitating wider participation in the NFT market. Scheduled for release in January 2023, the LaunchPad will include features like automatic smart contract generation and seamless content sharing. This partnership aims to democratize the creative process and connect artists to the Web3 economy.

GX.games is set to enhance its offerings by introducing two free indie games this November: Hero's Hour and Leaf Blower Revolution. The initiative, called 'Monthly Drop', aims to deliver new games each month to its audience. Users can claim Hero's Hour for free from November 17 to 23, 2022, and once claimed, they will retain it indefinitely. The platform, part of Opera, caters to a growing audience of gamers, providing a tailor-made browser experience with a variety of free games.

Opera Limited (NASDAQ: OPRA), a leading internet consumer brand, will have executives presenting at two investor conferences. On November 30, 2022, CFO Frode Jacobsen will speak at the Credit Suisse 26th Annual Technology Conference at 3:05 PM MT. Following this, on December 6, 2022, EVP Commercial Per Wetterdal will present at the UBS Global TMT Conference at 7:30 AM ET. Webcasts of both presentations will be available on Opera's investor relations website.

On November 15, 2022, Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA) announced the integration of TikTok directly into its desktop browser sidebar. This feature responds to user demand, especially among the 18-35 age group, where 65% expressed interest in this addition. The TikTok integration allows seamless browsing without needing to switch apps. Notably, 86% of TikTok users utilize it for entertainment, with significant usage for news and trend tracking. Opera positions itself as the first browser to offer built-in TikTok access, enhancing user experience on Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms.

Opera has launched DegenKnows, a new NFT analytics tool designed to help users track and evaluate NFT projects' popularity and authenticity. This tool provides insights from leading wallets, including celebrities and influencers, while also analyzing both on-chain and off-chain data. The Opera Crypto Browser now supports the NEAR, Elrond, and Fantom blockchains, expanding its service offerings. All Opera browser users are granted free Premium access to DegenKnows, further enhancing the platform's appeal amid growing NFT market engagement.