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Light & Wonder

97.87 USD
-0.88
0.89%
At close Jul 29, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
97.87
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
-0.89%
5 days
-1.00%
1 month
1.67%
3 months
15.03%
6 months
10.79%
Year to date
14.66%
1 year
-6.39%
5 years
428.17%
10 years
559.95%
 

About: Light & Wonder is principally an electronic gaming machine manufacturer, selling machines to pubs, clubs, and casinos. The firm is licensed in most jurisdictions allowing gambling globally. Light & Wonder is one of the three largest players in the space along with International Game Technology and Aristocrat Leisure. SciPlay, about one fourth of revenue, develops and distributes casual mobile games, principally in the social casino niche. The more nascent iGaming business sits between these two businesses, providing digital content and capabilities to real-money gaming providers.

Employees: 6,800

0
Funds holding %
of 7,323 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 5 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

51% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $33.4M | Put options by funds: $22.1M

48% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 65 | Existing positions closed: 44

17% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 6 [Q4 2024] → 7 (+1) [Q1 2025]

7% more funds holding

Funds holding: 260 [Q4 2024] → 278 (+18) [Q1 2025]

1.06% more ownership

Funds ownership: 67.92% [Q4 2024] → 68.98% (+1.06%) [Q1 2025]

3% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 94 | Existing positions reduced: 91

3% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $5.18B [Q4 2024] → $5.04B (-$136M) [Q1 2025]

Research analyst outlook

5 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$84
14%
downside
Avg. target
$106
9%
upside
High target
$130
33%
upside

5 analyst ratings

positive
60%
neutral
20%
negative
20%
Truist Securities
Barry Jonas
33%upside
$130
Buy
Maintained
16 Jul 2025
Macquarie
Chad Beynon
25%upside
$122
Outperform
Maintained
16 Jun 2025
Benchmark
Mike Hickey
2%upside
$100
Buy
Maintained
12 May 2025
Mizuho
Ben Chaiken
14%downside
$84
Underperform
Maintained
8 May 2025
Stifel
Steven Wieczynski
3%downside
$95
Hold
Maintained
8 May 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about LNW published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
Here's Why Light & Wonder (LNW) is a Strong Growth Stock
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Here's Why Light & Wonder (LNW) is a Strong Growth Stock
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
LNW or DKNG: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors interested in stocks from the Gaming sector have probably already heard of Light & Wonder (LNW) and DraftKings (DKNG). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
LNW or DKNG: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
New Strong Buy Stocks for July 22nd
BTG, PGR, BAYRY, BCH and LNW have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on July 22, 2025.
New Strong Buy Stocks for July 22nd
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Why Light & Wonder (LNW) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
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Why Light & Wonder (LNW) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
Neutral
Business Wire
3 weeks ago
Light & Wonder to Report Second Quarter 2025 Results on Wednesday, August 6, 2025
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Light & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ and ASX: LNW) (“Light & Wonder” or the “Company”), announced today that it will release its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, after market close. The Company will host an investor conference call and simultaneous webcast the same day at 4:30 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time to discuss the results. Participants are encouraged to pre-register for the conference call by using the following link. To.
Light & Wonder to Report Second Quarter 2025 Results on Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 month ago
Why Light & Wonder Stock Blasted 10% Higher Today
Gaming technology stock Light & Wonder (LNW 10.09%) -- formerly known as Scientific Games -- proved to be quite the solid bet on Wednesday. On some very positive news in the legal sphere, investors piled into the company's shares, pumping them more than 10% higher in price.
Why Light & Wonder Stock Blasted 10% Higher Today
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Light & Wonder (LNW) Up 6.5% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Light & Wonder (LNW) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Light & Wonder (LNW) Up 6.5% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
Light & Wonder Shares Multi-Year Growth Strategy at 2025 Investor Day
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Light & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ and ASX: LNW) ("Light & Wonder", L&W or the "Company"), the leading cross-platform global games company, hosted its Investor Day on May 20, 2025, in New York City. President and CEO Matt Wilson stated, “We value the investment community's involvement in our 2025 Investor Day and their ongoing support of Light & Wonder as the leading cross-platform global games company. The presentation reflected Light & Wonder's major.
Light & Wonder Shares Multi-Year Growth Strategy at 2025 Investor Day
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
Light & Wonder Completes Acquisition of Grover Gaming's Charitable Gaming Assets
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Light & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ and ASX: LNW) (together with its subsidiaries “Light & Wonder,” “L&W” or the “Company”) today announced it has completed its previously disclosed acquisition of Grover Gaming's charitable gaming assets for total consideration of $850 million cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments, and a four-year revenue-based earn-out of up to $200 million cash. “Grover Gaming has established itself as a leader in the fast-grow.
Light & Wonder Completes Acquisition of Grover Gaming's Charitable Gaming Assets
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Light & Wonder: Lower Growth, Smaller Premium
Light & Wonder's focus is now on Gaming, SciPlay, and iGaming, with recent acquisitions and strong buyback activity shaping its future. Q1 FY25 saw margin and cash flow improvements, but revenue growth slowed, and the stock corrected from premium valuations to fair value. Despite robust buybacks and improving EPS, valuation remains above peers, and debt levels are still a concern as growth moderates.
Light & Wonder: Lower Growth, Smaller Premium
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