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Unity Software Inc(U)

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09/28/2026: U (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Unity Software Inc is a provider of a widely used real-time 3D development engine and associated monetization services for mobile and interactive content. The company has a leading position in mobile game development and is expanding into industrial digital twin applications. While its ecosystem strength is a primary growth driver, Unity faces significant execution risks related to the integration of past acquisitions and historical margin management. The stock is a growth-oriented investment that has faced volatility and may not suit conservative or income-focused investors. Key developments to monitor include sustained GAAP profitability and progress in expanding the enterprise business beyond gaming.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitUnity operates in the high-growth sectors of real-time 3D content and ad-tech.
Momentum investorMixed fitThis is a conditional fit, depending on the stock demonstrating a clear and sustained positive price upturn.
Value investorWeak fitUnity's historical lack of consistent GAAP profitability makes it a poor fit for traditional value screens.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend and focuses on reinvesting cash flow for expansion.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh price volatility and execution risks make this stock unsuitable for conservative portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock often experiences sharp price swings based on market sentiment toward growth tech.
Valuation riskMedium / highInvestors must pay close attention to earnings multiples relative to growth expectations.
Competition risk (AI/Engine)HighThe competitive pressure from Epic Games and emerging AI alternatives could impact market share.
Business qualityMediumWhile the platform is essential, operational quality and margin expansion are ongoing works in progress.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors seeking immediate income will find no support here.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccessfully integrating past acquisitions and balancing growth with profitability is critical.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 94.6%
Avg. Invested days 38
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
U receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
U has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+39.4%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 21.8%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+2.0%), weak profitability (net margin -21.8%), modest insider ownership of 3.36%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
U's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 18.8%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is U's strongest growth driver at +47.9% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+39.4%, strong) is also strong, while revenue growth (+2.0%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 86.5% and approximately 84.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 3.36% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

SILVER LAKE GROUP, L.L.C. 7.89%
SC US (TTGP), LTD. 7.23%
BlackRock Inc 4.30%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 4.22%
Slate Path Capital LP 3.65%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
U generates approximately $742 of gross profit, $-259 of operating income, and $218 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Weak margins and weak cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is weak.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -1.59% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
U has a large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 17.54B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 49.39
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 49.39
Volume (30-day avg) 10.0M shares
Beta 2.06
52 Weeks Range 16.78 - 52.15
Updated Date 09/29/2026
52 Weeks Range 16.78 - 52.15
Updated Date 09/29/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.3

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Create SolutionsSubscription-based software licenses and service fees for the Unity Engine and related development tools.This is the 'picks and shovels' part of the business, where developers pay for the platform used to build their apps.
Grow SolutionsAdvertising revenue, monetization services, and user acquisition tools like Unity Ads.The company takes a share of the revenue generated by ads placed within games built on the Unity platform.
GeographyRevenue generated across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific markets.The company is a global business with significant revenue exposure to the health of the worldwide mobile game economy.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 28.65
Enterprise Value 19.29B
Price to Sales(TTM) 8.65
Enterprise Value 19.29B
Price to Sales(TTM) 8.65
Enterprise Value to Revenue 9.51
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 134.62
Shares Outstanding 440.09M
Shares Floating 369.59M
Shares Outstanding 440.09M
Shares Floating 369.59M
Percent Insiders 3.36
Percent Institutions 86.55

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Unity Software Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters San Francisco, CA, United States
IPO Launch date 2020-09-18
CEO, President & Director Mr. Matthew Samuel Bromberg J.D.
Sector Technology
Industry Software - Application
Full time employees 4412
Full time employees 4412

Unity Software Inc. operates a platform to develop, deploy, and grow games and interactive experiences for mobile phones, PCs, consoles, and extended reality devices in the United States, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. The company's platform offers artificial intelligence solutions that support developers through the entire development lifecycle, which includes prototyping, live service operation, user acquisition, and monetization. It also provides Create Solutions, a set of tools and services used to build, ship, and run real-time 2D and 3D content; and Grow Solutions, which allows customers to grow and engage their user base and monetize their content. In addition, the company offers enterprise support and consumption services; professional services, including consulting, platform integration, training, and custom application and workflow development services; and advertising and game publishing services. It provides its solutions directly through its online store, field sales operations, independent distributors, and resellers. The company serves enterprises, mid-market companies, government, and non-profit institutions; mid-sized, small, and independent businesses; and individuals from various industries. Unity Software Inc. was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.