# Genius Sports stock surge

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/genius-sports-stock-surge
> Updated: 2026-08-06T20:12:23.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In early August 2026, Genius Sports Limited’s shares rallied sharply after Wall Street Zen upgraded the stock, lifting the price to $8.06 and prompting a 14% jump. Analysts adjusted target prices across the board, and several hedge funds increased their stakes.

Two days later, the company reported second‑quarter results that beat revenue expectations, posting $196 million versus the $185 million forecast. Although the net loss widened, the earnings beat and a raised full‑year revenue outlook drove the stock up nearly 10% over the week. Management highlighted stronger advertising value, growth in prediction‑market products, and the recent acquisition of the Legend sports‑media network as drivers of the positive momentum.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-06: Genius Sports Beats Revenue Forecast, Stock Jumps Nearly 10%

Genius Sports posted Q2 revenue of $196 M, beating forecasts, and raised full‑year guidance, sending its stock up nearly 10% after earnings.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/genius-sports-beats-revenue-forecast-stock-jumps-nearly-10

### 2026-08-04: Genius Sports stock jumps 14% after analyst upgrade

Genius Sports shares rose 14% to $8.06 after Wall Street Zen upgraded the stock; analysts adjusted targets, and several hedge funds increased their holdings.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/genius-sports-stock-jumps-14-after-analyst-upgrade

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