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  "id": 8213905,
  "title": "Huuuge Q2 2026 slides: $120m buyback amid market headwinds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/huuuge-q2-2026-slides-120m-buyback-amid-market-headwinds",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-18T09:04:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/huuuge-q2-2026-slides-120m-buyback-amid-market-headwinds-93CH-4906845"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Huuuge Games disclosed its Q2 2026 financial results on September 17, reporting a $120 million share buyback amidst declining social casino gaming market conditions. The company revealed $50.9 million in revenue, a 13.4% year-over-year decrease. However, Huuuge maintained a strong 39% adjusted EBITDA margin. CEO Wojciech Wronowski and CFO Maciej Hebda highlighted the focus on shareholder returns and long-term growth strategies, even as the social casino market contracted at a low single-digit rate annually. Despite a 14.5% drop in daily active users, average revenue per daily active user increased by 1.5% to $2.24, and average revenue per paying user rose by 2.3% to $52.00. The company allocated 42.5% of total revenue to direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels, up from 41% in Q1 and 44.9% by July. Management is exploring iGaming market entry through various avenues, with a target launch in early 2027. The $120 million buyback represents 164% of the company's 2025 free cash flow and underscores Huuuge's financial flexibility and commitment to capital returns.",
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        "title": "Huuuge Q2 2026 slides: $120m buyback announced despite revenue decline",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/huuuge-q2-2026-slides-120m-buyback-announced-despite-revenue-decline",
        "published": "2026-09-18T08:59:22.000Z"
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