With one-year EPS and revenue growth estimates of 47.92% and 14.68%, respectively, Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ:SRAD) earns a place on our list of the best growth stocks to buy and hold in 2026.
With those growth estimates, Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ:SRAD) remains a “Buy” among 90% of the covering analysts. At the same time, the consensus price target sits at $29.36, representing roughly 74% upside potential as of April 23, 2026.
That bullish sentiment stands intact as revenue for full-year 2025 came in at €1,290 million. Meanwhile, adjusted EBITDA rose 33% to €297 million.
Top-line growth (17% YoY), which yielded a 23% adjusted EBITDA margin, was attributable to growing product adoption across the business and the successful integration of IMG ARENA.
Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ:SRAD) is targeting constant-currency revenue growth of 23% to 25% in 2026, which management expects to translate to revenue of between €1,557 million and €1,582 million. On profitability, adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the €390 million to €400 million range, with the adjusted EBITDA margin set to expand by 200 to 225 basis points.
Not everyone is equally enthusiastic about the near term, though.
Truist trimmed its price target on April 21 to $26, down from $32, while keeping its “Buy” rating on Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ:SRAD) unchanged. The cut was part of a wider Q1 preview covering the gaming sector, and the firm’s read on the industry was cautious.
E-sports betting growth and uncertainty around prediction markets have kept digital trends under pressure, and the broader sector has struggled to attract investor attention as a result. Regional gaming has held up better, with more consumers opting to stay home rather than travel. According to the firm, Las Vegas has seen some improvement recently, but nothing dramatic enough to suggest a real inflection point.
For now, the setup heading into earnings reflects tempered expectations.
Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ:SRAD) operates as a provider of data services. The company offers its services to the media and sports betting industries across the Middle East, the United States, Africa, Switzerland, the Caribbean, Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, and Latin America.
Note: The article was covered before first-quarter 2026 results announcement.
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