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Opera Ltd (OPRA)

Opera Ltd (OPRA) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/13/2025: 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 11/13/2025
52 Weeks Range 12.57 - 22.04
Updated Date 11/13/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 5.82%
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 2025-10-27
When Before Market
Estimate 0.2325
Actual 0.3

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 1121546289
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.06
Enterprise Value 1121546289
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.06
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.92
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.84
Shares Outstanding 89648056
Shares Floating 28075978
Shares Outstanding 89648056
Shares Floating 28075978
Percent Insiders 7.61
Percent Institutions 17.66

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Opera Ltd

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Opera Ltd, originally founded in Norway in 1995, evolved from a research project at Telenor. Initially focused on desktop browsers, it expanded into mobile browsers and news aggregation. Opera listed on Nasdaq in 2018.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Browsers: Develops and distributes web browsers for desktop and mobile devices, featuring integrated VPN, ad blocker, and cryptocurrency wallet.
  • Opera News: A personalized news aggregation app leveraging AI for content discovery and delivery.
  • Fintech (Dify): Opera offers Dify which is a European neobank focused on cashback shopping and payment solutions. Dify offers a Visa debit card, and customers earn crypto rewards on purchases.
  • Gaming (GameMaker): GameMaker is a 2D game engine used by developers of all skill levels for many gaming platforms.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The CEO of Opera Limited is Frode Jacobsen. The company has a typical corporate structure with executive leadership teams overseeing different business units and functions.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Opera Browser: Opera Browser is available on desktop and mobile, including Opera GX which is a gaming browser. While Opera is used globally, the majority of its revenue comes from Africa and other international markets. Global market share is around 2-3%. Competitors include Google Chrome, Apple Safari, and Mozilla Firefox.
  • Opera News: A news aggregation app with a large user base in Africa and other emerging markets. It generates revenue through advertising. Competitors include Google News, Apple News, and other news aggregators.
  • GameMaker: A comprehensive 2D game engine used by developers to create and deploy games across multiple platforms. Competitors include Unity and GameSalad.
  • Dify: Dify is a European neobank focused on cashback shopping and payment solutions. Dify offers a Visa debit card, and customers earn crypto rewards on purchases. Competitors include Revolut, Wise, and N26.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The browser market is dominated by a few major players, with increasing focus on privacy, security, and integrated features. News aggregation faces competition from social media and traditional media outlets. The fintech sector sees rapid growth in digital banking and payment solutions. The 2D game development industry is competitive with various established game engines.

Positioning

Opera targets users seeking alternative browser experiences with integrated features and strong mobile presence, especially in emerging markets. They are building a stronger ecosystem that leverages their browser user base.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

TAM estimates for browsers, news aggregation, fintech (neobanks) and game engines combined, reach hundreds of billions of dollars globally. Opera's positioning in emerging markets and its focus on niche features allows it to capture specific segments within this TAM. Opera is well-positioned in high-growth markets like Africa.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand recognition in emerging markets
  • Integrated features (VPN, ad blocker)
  • Focus on innovation (Opera GX, crypto wallet)
  • Solid mobile presence
  • Diverse product portfolio (Browser, News, Fintech, GameMaker)

Weaknesses

  • Relatively small global market share compared to Chrome and Safari
  • Dependence on advertising revenue
  • Limited brand recognition in developed markets
  • Competition in the Fintech sector

Opportunities

  • Expanding into new emerging markets
  • Developing new features and integrations
  • Leveraging AI for content personalization
  • Partnerships with content providers and advertisers
  • Growth in digital finance and gaming

Threats

  • Dominance of Google Chrome and Apple Safari
  • Increasing privacy regulations
  • Cybersecurity threats
  • Economic downturns in emerging markets
  • Changing user preferences

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • GOOG
  • AAPL
  • MSFT
  • NXST

Competitive Landscape

Opera faces intense competition from Google and Apple in the browser market. Its advantages include integrated features, strong mobile presence, and a focus on emerging markets. The company differentiates itself through innovation and strategic partnerships.

Major Acquisitions

YoYo Games (GameMaker)

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 10
  • Strategic Rationale: Acquisition of YoYo Games, the developer of GameMaker, to expand into the gaming industry and leverage GameMaker's popularity among indie developers. The strategic rationale focused on increasing user monetization.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Opera has shown growth in revenue, particularly in emerging markets and through the expansion of its news and fintech offerings. Growth rates have varied depending on product adoption and market conditions.

Future Projections: Analyst projections suggest continued growth in revenue and user base, driven by expansion in emerging markets and adoption of new products. Fintech and gaming segments are expected to contribute significantly to future growth.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include the launch of new fintech products, expansion of the Opera News platform, and investment in GameMaker's development capabilities.

Summary

Opera is a relatively small player competing against giants. Opera has strengths in emerging markets and integrated features. Its future depends on successful execution of its diversification strategy into fintech and gaming. While Opera continues to innovate, strong competition from larger players remains a significant hurdle.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Analyst Estimates

Disclaimers:

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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.