Opera Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results Beyond the High End of Guidance Ranges
Opera Limited (OPRA) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $178.1M, up 25% YoY, and adjusted EBITDA of $42.4M, up 32% YoY, exceeding guidance. Q3 revenue guidance is $181-183M with a 23% adjusted EBITDA margin. Full-year guidance raised to $734-742M revenue and $172-175M adjusted EBITDA. Advertising and query revenue grew 27% and 21% YoY, respectively. MAUs reached 288M, with ARPU up 25% to $2.46. Opera paid a $0.40 dividend and repurchased 0.64M shares.
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The 30-second read
Why it matters
The earnings beat and raised guidance suggest accelerating top‑line growth and margin expansion, likely prompting buying pressure.
Market read
First‑report earnings with guidance lift; actionable for traders seeking short‑term upside.
What to watch
Rising competition from integrated browser‑AI offerings could pressure future margins.
Background
Opera (NASDAQ:OPRA) is a browser and AI‑agent company reporting its Q2 2026 results.
Ticker impact
Opera reported Q2 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA both above the top end of guidance and raised full-year outlook.
Potential short-term rally; target price +10% over next week.
Revenue +25% YoY, EBITDA +32% YoY, and guidance lift indicate accelerating growth and margin expansion, attracting buying interest.
Market effects
Boosts outlook for browser and AI‑agent sector, may lift peers with similar ad‑tech exposure.
Positive for Nordic tech stocks, especially Norway‑listed firms.
Highlights continued demand for AI‑enhanced browsing platforms worldwide.
Counterpoint
Valuation may already price in growth; any miss on Q3 guidance could trigger a pullback.
Key entities
- CEOLin Song
Provided commentary on revenue and EBITDA beat.
- CFOFrode Jacobsen
Outlined full‑year guidance and margin expectations.




