Sportradar Group Ag Stock Price, News & Analysis

Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD) reported a significant growth in Q4 2021 with a revenue increase of 41% to €152.4 million and a full-year revenue increase of 39% to €561.2 million, surpassing expectations. Adjusted EBITDA for the full year rose 33% to €102.0 million, while cash reserves stood at €742.8 million. The company anticipates a 2022 revenue growth of 18% to 25%, reaching €665 million to €700 million. Notably, Sportradar secured multiyear partnerships with major leagues including the NHL and NBA, enhancing its market position as a leading technology provider in sports betting.

Sportradar Integrity Services reported a record number of suspicious matches in 2021, with 903 cases detected—an increase of 2.4% from the previous high in 2019. This surge coincided with a global betting turnover exceeding €1.45 trillion, generating approximately €165 million from match-fixing profits. Soccer was the most affected sport, with significant issues in lower-tier competitions. Sportradar is committed to integrity, supporting 65 sanctions and emphasizing the need for education to combat match-fixing further.

Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ:SRAD) will announce its fourth quarter fiscal 2021 results on March 30, 2022, concluding on December 31, 2021. The company will hold a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET on the same day to discuss these results. Interested participants can join via the company's Investor Relations website or by telephone. Sportradar operates in sports technology, serving over 1,600 customers globally, including major sports leagues such as NBA, NHL, and FIFA, covering over 750,000 events annually.

The United States Football League (USFL) has entered a multi-year partnership with Sportradar (NASDAQ: SRAD) as its official sports data and integrity partner. Effective April 2022, Sportradar will enhance data collection and delivery systems for the league while also monitoring betting activities. This collaboration aims to strengthen the USFL's brand amid the growing sports wagering market, with over 60% of Americans in legal betting states. The USFL will begin play on April 16 with eight teams, fostering opportunities for over 360 athletes.

Sportradar has extended its partnership with Bundesliga International for five more years, continuing as the official betting and streaming rights provider for Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 until 2025-26. This agreement allows Sportradar to sublicense rights to sportsbooks globally and enhances fan engagement through AI-driven tools. Fans will gain access to video clips and an innovative Virtual Sports Bundesliga gaming solution featuring highlights from 3,500 matches. The Bundesliga, with over 1 billion global fans, remains a leading football league.

Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD) announced its participation in the Needham Virtual Growth Conference on January 10, 2022. CEO Carsten Koerl and CFO Alex Gersh will be available for one-on-one and small group meetings with investors.

As a leading global sports technology company, Sportradar creates immersive experiences for sports fans and bettors. With over 2,300 employees across 19 countries, Sportradar serves more than 1,600 customers globally, covering 750,000 events annually across 83 sports.

Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD) recently announced significant accolades recognizing CEO Carsten Koerl's leadership as the company transitions into a publicly traded entity. On December 14, SBC awarded Koerl as “Leader of the Year,” alongside recognition for Betradar as Platform Provider of the Year and other product awards. Koerl's influence in developing technology for the booming U.S. sports betting market, projected to rise from $1B in 2019 to $23B over the next decade, further solidifies Sportradar's position as a key player in the sports and betting industries.

Sportradar (NASDAQ: SRAD) announced the appointment of Rima Hyder as Senior Vice President, Head of Investor Relations, effective immediately. With nearly 20 years of experience, she aims to enhance investor communication during a pivotal growth phase for Sportradar. Hyder previously held senior roles at FactSet and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, where she led significant investor relations initiatives. CFO Alex Gersh expressed optimism about Hyder's leadership as the company pursues ambitious goals. Sportradar operates at the intersection of sports, media, and betting, serving over 1,600 clients globally.

Sportradar has announced a new multi-year sports betting partnership with PointsBet, making it PointsBet’s preferred supplier for MLB, NBA, NHL, and college sports data.

This deal marks Sportradar's sixth such agreement with a multi-state U.S. betting operator in 2021, further solidifying its position as a leading provider of real-time sports data. The partnership includes pre-match and live betting services, enhancing PointsBet’s in-play betting capabilities.

Both companies aim to leverage the growing popularity of in-play betting in the U.S.