Skip to content
Tech News
← Back to articles

Ubisoft shares plunge 16% after Assassin’s Creed maker warns of annual profit loss

read original get Assassin’s Creed Collector’s Edition → more articles
Why This Matters

Ubisoft's recent warning of annual profit loss and subsequent stock decline highlight the ongoing financial challenges faced by major game developers amid delays and restructuring efforts. This situation underscores the volatility and risks within the gaming industry, impacting investor confidence and future game development strategies. For consumers, it signals potential delays or changes in upcoming game releases from Ubisoft.

Key Takeaways

Ubisoft shares plunged 16% on Thursday after the Assassin's Creed maker warned of further losses this year.

The move comes after years of stock price declines for the game developer following the Covid-19 pandemic, delays to major releases and financial struggles. Shares in the company fell 34% in January after the company announced a major restructuring.

The upcoming financial year is "expected to represent a low point in our free cash flow trajectory along with a softer release slate and restructuring costs," CEO and Cofounder Yves Guillemot said in a Wednesday statement.

"This two-year transformation comes with difficult decisions and a disappointing short-term financial performance, but I firmly believe that, together, these actions are better positioning Ubisoft to deliver sustainable free cash flow over time," he added.

The stock was last trading down 16.7% and has fallen around 38% in the year-to-date.