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Opera Ltd (OPRA)

Opera Ltd (OPRA) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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12/04/2025: OPRA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

2 star rating from financial analysts

7 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $25.5

1 Year Target Price $25.5

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$25.5 Target price
52w Low $12.57
Current$13.4
52w High $22.04

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -3.93%
Avg. Invested days 40
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.20B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 14.89
1Y Target Price 25.5
Price to earnings Ratio 14.89
1Y Target Price 25.5
Volume (30-day avg) 7
Beta 1.16
52 Weeks Range 12.57 - 22.04
Updated Date 12/4/2025
52 Weeks Range 12.57 - 22.04
Updated Date 12/4/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 5.80%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.9

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 13.93%
Operating Margin (TTM) 14.85%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 5.47%
Return on Equity (TTM) 8.74%

Valuation

Trailing PE 14.89
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 1126028692
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.06
Enterprise Value 1126028692
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.06
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.93
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.88
Shares Outstanding 89648056
Shares Floating 28080461
Shares Outstanding 89648056
Shares Floating 28080461
Percent Insiders 7.61
Percent Institutions 18

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Opera Ltd

Opera Ltd(OPRA) company logo displayed in Upturn AI summary

Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Opera Ltd was founded in 1995 in Norway. It began as a research project at Telenor and later spun off as an independent company. Opera is known for its web browsers, particularly Opera Mini, and has expanded into news aggregation and fintech.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Browsers: Develops and provides web browsers for desktop and mobile platforms, focusing on speed, privacy, and innovative features such as built-in VPN and ad blockers.
  • News: Offers news aggregation services through Opera News, a personalized news feed app.
  • Fintech: Provides fintech solutions, including Dify, a European neobank, and microlending services.
  • Gaming: Opera GX is a browser built specifically for gamers, featuring CPU, RAM and network limiters to help them make the most out of both gaming and browsing.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Opera is led by Song Lin, Co-CEO, and Frode Jacobsen, Co-CEO. The company operates with a global presence and a matrix organizational structure, with teams focused on specific products and regions.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Opera Browser: A web browser for desktop and mobile devices, known for its speed and innovative features. Competitors include Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari. Market share varies by region but is generally in the single digits globally. User base exceeds 300 million monthly active users (MAUs) across all Opera browsers.
  • Opera Mini: A lightweight browser designed for low bandwidth environments. It's particularly popular in emerging markets. Competitors include UC Browser and other data-saving browsers. Has significant market share in Africa. User base exceeds 100 million MAUs.
  • Opera News: A personalized news aggregator app. Competitors include Google News, Apple News, and other news apps. Significant user base in Africa and Southeast Asia. User base exceeds 200 million MAUs.
  • Opera GX: A browser built specifically for gamers, featuring CPU, RAM and network limiters. Competitors include Twitch, Discord, and streaming platforms.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The browser market is dominated by a few major players, with intense competition for users. The news aggregation market is also highly competitive. Fintech is a rapidly growing sector with numerous players.

Positioning

Opera is positioned as an innovative and user-focused browser provider, particularly appealing to users in emerging markets and those seeking privacy features. Its news aggregation platform leverages AI for personalization. The company is pushing into fintech with Dify and microlending.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for web browsers, news aggregation, and fintech is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars globally. Opera is positioned to capture a small but significant share of this TAM, particularly in specific regions and niches.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand recognition, particularly in emerging markets
  • Innovative browser features
  • Large user base across multiple platforms
  • Presence in high-growth markets
  • Diversification into news and fintech

Weaknesses

  • Relatively small market share compared to Google Chrome
  • Dependence on advertising revenue
  • Competition in the news aggregation market
  • Fintech business still in early stages of development
  • Limited brand recognition in some developed countries

Opportunities

  • Growth in mobile internet usage in emerging markets
  • Expansion of fintech services
  • Partnerships with mobile operators and device manufacturers
  • Increasing demand for privacy-focused browsers
  • Further innovation in browser technology

Threats

  • Dominance of Google Chrome
  • Increasing privacy regulations
  • Cybersecurity threats
  • Changes in mobile app distribution policies
  • Economic downturns in key markets

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • GOOG
  • MSFT
  • AAPL
  • BRZE

Competitive Landscape

Opera faces stiff competition from Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and other browsers. Opera differentiates itself through innovation, privacy features, and a focus on emerging markets. Its news aggregation platform competes with Google News, Apple News, and other news apps. Opera GX provides a platform for gamers that competes with Twitch and Discord.

Major Acquisitions

YoYo Games

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 10
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Opera's gaming portfolio and provided access to the GameMaker Studio 2 game development platform.

Fjord Bank

  • Year: 2020
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 54.3
  • Strategic Rationale: Establishment of Fjord Bank, allows Opera to provide banking services in Europe.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Opera has experienced growth in its user base and revenue, particularly in emerging markets and through its news aggregation platform. Its fintech business is also showing potential.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest continued growth for Opera, driven by its browser business, news aggregation, and fintech initiatives. However, growth rates may vary depending on market conditions and competition.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include the launch of new browser features, expansion of fintech services, and partnerships with mobile operators and device manufacturers.

Summary

Opera Ltd is a technology company with a strong presence in web browsers, news aggregation, and fintech. It faces intense competition but has a dedicated user base and innovative products. Opera's focus on emerging markets and diversification into new areas provides opportunities for growth, but it must navigate challenges such as privacy regulations and cybersecurity threats. The company's overall strength is moderate, with potential for improvement if it can successfully execute its growth strategy.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company Financial Statements
  • Industry Reports
  • Market Research Data
  • Analyst Estimates
  • Statcounter Global Stats
  • Opera Ltd. Investor Relations

Disclaimers:

This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change, so investors should conduct their own due diligence before making any investment decisions.

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About Opera Ltd

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 2018-07-27
CEO & Director Mr. Lin Song
Sector Communication Services
Industry Internet Content & Information
Full time employees 599
Full time employees 599

Opera Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides mobile and PC web browsers and related products and services in Norway and internationally. The company offers mobile browser products, such as Opera Mini, Opera browser for Android and iOS, and Opera GX for PCs and Mobile; PC browsers, including Opera for Computers and Opera GX; Apex Football; Opera VPN Pro; and Opera News, an AI-powered personalized news discovery and aggregation service. It provides browser-based cashback rewards programs; owns GameMaker Studio, a 2D gaming development platform; and GXC, a gaming portal. In addition, the company operates Opera Ads, an online advertising platform; and offers Web3 and e-commerce services. Opera Limited was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway. Opera Limited is a subsidiary of Kunlun Tech Co., Ltd.