Rush Street Interactive Posts Strong Q1 Results, Raises Guidance
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
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- Record Revenue and Profit: Rush Street Interactive reported over $370 million in Q1 revenue, marking a 41% year-over-year increase, driven by a significant 51% rise in monthly active users (MAUs) to approximately 839,000, indicating strong performance in the online betting market.
- Substantial Net Income Growth: The company achieved a net income exceeding $26.1 million under GAAP, more than doubling from the previous year, while adjusted net income on a non-GAAP basis rose 62% to $32.9 million ($0.14 per share), surpassing analyst expectations.
- Upgraded Guidance: Rush Street raised its revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance for 2026, projecting revenue between $1.49 billion and $1.54 billion, representing at least 31% growth over 2025, reflecting the company's confidence in future growth prospects.
- Positive Market Reaction: As of early Friday afternoon, Rush Street Interactive's stock had gained over 18% week-to-date, reflecting investor optimism regarding the company's performance and future outlook, further solidifying its market position in mobile/online betting.
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Analyst Views on RSI
Wall Street analysts forecast RSI stock price to fall
6 Analyst Rating
5 Buy
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Strong Buy
Current: 28.100
Low
20.00
Averages
23.60
High
29.00
Current: 28.100
Low
20.00
Averages
23.60
High
29.00
About RSI
Rush Street Interactive, Inc. is an online gaming and sports entertainment company focused on markets in the United States, Canada and Latin America. Through its brands, BetRivers, PlaySugarHouse and RushBet, offers real-money mobile and online operations in fifteen U.S. states: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Virginia, West Virginia, Arizona, New York, Louisiana, Maryland, Ohio and Delaware, as well as in the regulated international markets of Colombia, Ontario (Canada), Mexico and Peru. It operates and/or supports retail sports betting for its bricks-and-mortar partners under its brands or its partners’ respective brands depending on the terms of its arrangement. It also provides social gaming where users can earn or purchase virtual credits to enjoy free-to-play games. Users who exhaust their credits can either purchase additional virtual credits from the virtual cashier or wait until their virtual credits are replenished for free.
About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
- Record Revenue and Profit: Rush Street Interactive reported over $370 million in Q1 revenue, marking a 41% year-over-year increase, driven by a significant 51% rise in monthly active users (MAUs) to approximately 839,000, indicating strong performance in the online betting market.
- Substantial Net Income Growth: The company achieved a net income exceeding $26.1 million under GAAP, more than doubling from the previous year, while adjusted net income on a non-GAAP basis rose 62% to $32.9 million ($0.14 per share), surpassing analyst expectations.
- Upgraded Guidance: Rush Street raised its revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance for 2026, projecting revenue between $1.49 billion and $1.54 billion, representing at least 31% growth over 2025, reflecting the company's confidence in future growth prospects.
- Positive Market Reaction: As of early Friday afternoon, Rush Street Interactive's stock had gained over 18% week-to-date, reflecting investor optimism regarding the company's performance and future outlook, further solidifying its market position in mobile/online betting.
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- Significant Revenue Growth: Rush Street Interactive reported a record first-quarter revenue of $370.36 million, reflecting a 41.1% year-over-year increase, indicating strong market performance and growth potential.
- Surge in Active Users: Monthly active users rose by 51% year-over-year to approximately 839,000, with North American users increasing by 46%, demonstrating the company's success in attracting new customers.
- Increased Average Revenue: Average revenue per monthly active user was $317 in the U.S. and Canada, while it was $54 in Latin America, highlighting profitability differences across markets and enhancing the company's competitive edge in diversified regions.
- Analyst Optimism: Oppenheimer raised its price target for Rush Street from $25 to $30, anticipating continued strong growth in the Latin American market, suggesting further improvements in the company's profitability and market position in the future.
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