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Sharplink Gaming Ltd(SBET)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
3-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$7.63
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SBET

10/23/2026: SBET (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

SharpLink Gaming Ltd. is a specialized technology provider for the sports betting industry, focusing on conversion and affiliate marketing tools. The company’s primary strength lies in its proprietary C4 technology, which embeds betting services directly into sports media platforms. Its growth story hinges on the continued expansion of legalized sports betting in the U.S. and the successful scaling of its B2B partnerships. However, SharpLink faces significant risks, including intense competition from larger affiliate giants, sensitivity to sportsbook marketing budgets, and the need for more consistent profitability. It is a speculative investment that may suit growth-oriented investors who can tolerate high volatility and execution risk.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company operates in a high-growth industry but has yet to demonstrate consistent profitable growth.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock lacks the consistent positive price trends often required by momentum strategies.
Value investorWeak fitThe absence of reliable earnings and cash flow makes it difficult to apply traditional value metrics.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and focuses entirely on growth/sustainability.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh price volatility and speculative business status make it unsuitable for risk-averse investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is subject to significant price swings due to low liquidity and market sentiment.
Valuation riskHighValuations are difficult to support in the absence of stable profitability.
Competition risk (affiliate/tech competition)HighThe company faces intense competition from well-established affiliate giants with larger resources.
Business qualityMediumWhile the technology is niche, the company lacks a broad, defensive economic moat.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should expect no income from dividends.
Execution riskHighFailure to scale the platform or retain key media partners could severely impact the business.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 36.41%
Avg. Invested days 26
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 10/23/2026

Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
SBET receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft quantitative characteristics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
SBET has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong revenue growth (+666.0%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-7373.4%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -62.3%), weak profitability (net margin -2618.4%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
SBET's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 210.0% of revenue). Cash strength is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is SBET's strongest growth driver at +666.0% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, free-cash-flow growth (+23.4%, solid) is also solid, while earnings growth (-7373.4%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 51.6% and approximately 90.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 6.36% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 7.43%
Highbridge Capital Management, LLC 6.61%
FMR Inc 4.30%
Renaissance Technologies Corp 2.69%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 2.52%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
SBET generates approximately $932 of gross profit, $-1,167 of operating income, and $-623 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -0.14% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
SBET has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.66B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 16.62
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 16.62
Volume (30-day avg) 8.1M shares
Beta 10.59
52 Weeks Range 4.46 - 14.90
Updated Date 10/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 4.46 - 14.90
Updated Date 10/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -11.91

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Conversion TechnologiesFees and revenue share generated from affiliate links and conversion tools on publisher sites.The company earns money by helping sportsbooks find new customers through media websites.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 151.52
Enterprise Value 3.49B
Price to Sales(TTM) 33.01
Enterprise Value 3.49B
Price to Sales(TTM) 33.01
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1108.71
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -0.18
Shares Outstanding 217.22M
Shares Floating 195.79M
Shares Outstanding 217.22M
Shares Floating 195.79M
Percent Insiders 6.36
Percent Institutions 51.63

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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