Opera Limited (OPRA) Stock Surges 23% on Strong Q4 Earnings and $300M Buyback Plan
Opera Limited's shares skyrocketed 23.38% to $15.41 following a robust fourth-quarter performance that surpassed revenue expectations and unveiled a $300 million share buyback initiative. The company reported $177.2 million in Q4 revenue, marking a 22% year-over-year increase, while adjusted EBITDA reached $41.9 million—a 24% margin that exceeded targets.
Advertising revenue led the charge with a 25% jump to $114.4 million, while query revenue grew 16% to $62.3 million. Monthly active users (MAUs) climbed to 284 million, with rising average revenue per user (ARPU) underscoring Opera's scalable monetization strategy. The 2026 outlook projects up to 20% growth, fueled by AI integration and the expansion of MiniPay.