The results of the second quarter of 2026 showed a growth of 9% year-on-year for Better Collective in terms of revenue, as North America took a lead in this aspect.
The revenues for the quarter that ended on 30 June were noted at €89.1 million as compared to €81.5 million for the second quarter of 2025. Moreover, the positive trend was also observed in other financial ratios like EBITDA, which increased by 20% to €27 million for the quarter whereas the net profit registered a growth of 55% bringing the number to €8.2 million.
Most significant was the contribution from North America in regard to this successful result. The revenues received by the company from North America increased by 35% bringing the amount to €24.2 million with revenue share income rising by 49%.
Another important aspect of this quarter is that the FIFA World Cup significantly stimulated Better Collective revenues this quarter. According to the information provided, the number of new depositing customers grew by 24% thus reaching 373,000 while the total deposits received by the company amounted to the unprecedented €836 million demonstrating a 17% year-on-year increase.
Jesper Søgaard, co-founder and co-CEO of Better Collective, said:
Q2 was a strong quarter for Better Collective. We are particularly encouraged by the progress in North America, where growth was driven by revenue share income, talent-led media and prediction markets. The World Cup provided the expected boost to the quarter. With full-year guidance maintained, we remain focused on profitable growth, continued operating leverage and building an increasingly scalable and efficient Better Collective.
Publishing has continued to be the largest segment of Better Collective, with revenue up 11% to EUR 57.5 million. Sponsorship revenue rose 44% to EUR 12.2 million, while CPA revenue was up 45% to EUR 5.3 million.
Revenue share was still the most significant revenue generator for the group at EUR 43.6 million, gaining 5%. Sponsorship revenue posted the highest growth of 39% to EUR 15.7 million, while CPA revenue was up 11% to EUR 19.5 million. CPM revenue, however, dropped by 16% to EUR 5.6 million.
The company also reported an increase in profitability since operating profit grew 43% to EUR 14.2 million and profit before tax surged 230% to EUR 10.9 million. This development was driven by reduction in financial expenses and the positive effect of foreign exchange compared with the second quarter of 2025.
Better Collective has confirmed its annual forecast and expects organic revenue to grow by 7-12% and EBITDA before special items to increase by 8-18%.
