Playtech Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 0/6
Playtech does not currently pay a dividend.
Key information
0%
Dividend yield
6.8%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 6.8% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 0% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 23
PTEC: Higher Discount Rate And Lower Future P/E Will Pressure Shares
Analysts have lifted their price targets on Playtech by £0.17 to £0.48 in recent updates, reflecting adjustments to fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin assumptions, and the future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Playtech has focused on recalibrating fair value assumptions rather than setting out aggressive new views.
Narrative Update • Apr 08
PTEC: Future Upside Will Hinge On Repriced Earnings Power And Buyback Execution
Analysts have lifted their price targets on Playtech by £0.05 to £1.65, citing higher assumed revenue growth and profit margins along with a lower future P/E multiple in updated models. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research points to a cluster of bullish analysts lifting Playtech price targets, with moves ranging from 5 GBp to 165 GBp. These shifts reflect updated views on revenue potential, margin assumptions and the valuation multiples applied in their models.
Narrative Update • Mar 25
PTEC: Refined P E Assumptions Will Support Higher Fair Value Range
Analysts have nudged their price target on Playtech higher by £0.05, reflecting updated views on fair value and P/E assumptions after recent research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the £0.05 increase in the price target as consistent with their updated P/E assumptions, suggesting that current earnings support a slightly higher fair value range.Narrative Update • Mar 09
PTEC: Discount Rate Sensitivity Will Undermine Overstretched Earnings Multiple
Analysts have nudged their price target on Playtech higher by £0.05, pointing to updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that they see as better reflecting the company’s current outlook. Analyst Commentary While the latest price target move is modest at 5 GBp, it still reflects fresh thinking on valuation inputs, including discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E.Narrative Update • Feb 23
PTEC: Core B2B Strength Will Support Higher Fair Value Anchors
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Playtech higher to £4.49, reflecting a slightly lower discount rate and small adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions, in line with a modest price target increase recently cited in Street research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to the recent price target lift of 5 GBp as support for a slightly higher fair value, which lines up with the updated £4.49 estimate.Analysis Article • Feb 11
Playtech plc (LON:PTEC) Looks Just Right With A 29% Price Jump
Despite an already strong run, Playtech plc ( LON:PTEC ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 29% in the last...Narrative Update • Feb 08
PTEC: Future Upside Will Hinge On U.S. Evolution Lawsuit Outcome
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Playtech from £7.12 to £7.25 per share, reflecting updated views on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions after recent mixed research that included both a small price target increase and a downgrade to Hold tied to legal uncertainties in the U.S. dispute with Evolution. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Playtech reflects a mix of caution around legal risks and continued interest in the equity story, with some price targets adjusted to reflect updated assumptions on valuation multiples and legal outcomes.Narrative Update • Jan 25
PTEC: Future Returns Will Depend On U.S. Evolution Lawsuit Resolution
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Playtech to £2.40 from £4.05, citing increased uncertainty around the U.S. legal dispute with Evolution and the wide range of potential lawsuit outcomes as key reasons for the more cautious stance. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has shifted to a more cautious stance on Playtech, with the latest move being a downgrade to Hold and a reset of the price target to £2.40 from £4.05.Narrative Update • Jan 11
PTEC: Legal Dispute With Evolution Will Define Equity Risk Profile
Analysts have cut their price target on Playtech to £2.40 from £4.05, citing the increased uncertainty around the U.S. legal dispute with Evolution and the wider range of possible outcomes from the lawsuit. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts are highlighting that the legal dispute in the U.S. is now a central driver for Playtech’s share thesis, with valuation and risk perceptions shifting accordingly.Narrative Update • Dec 27
PTEC: Future Returns Will Hinge On U.S. Legal Dispute Outcome
Narrative Update on Playtech Analysts have cut their price target on Playtech significantly, from about 405 GBp to 240 GBp, as they weigh stronger long term revenue growth and margins against heightened legal uncertainty in the U.S. dispute with Evolution. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts had previously highlighted growing confidence in Playtech's strategic execution, particularly in its core business to business operations and key equity holdings.Narrative Update • Dec 13
PTEC: Core B2B Strength Will Outshine U.S. Legal Dispute Overhang
Analysts have lowered their price target on Playtech to £2.40 from £4.05, citing heightened uncertainty around the U.S. legal dispute with Evolution, despite earlier optimism about momentum in the core B2B business and the Caliente Interactive stake. Analyst Commentary Recent research commentary reflects a notable shift in sentiment on Playtech, with optimism around the core B2B trajectory increasingly offset by legal and regulatory uncertainties that weigh on valuation multiples.Analysis Article • Oct 31
Playtech plc (LON:PTEC) Shares Slammed 26% But Getting In Cheap Might Be Difficult Regardless
Unfortunately for some shareholders, the Playtech plc ( LON:PTEC ) share price has dived 26% in the last thirty days...Analysis Article • Aug 05
Playtech plc's (LON:PTEC) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing
LSE:PTEC 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Playtech's Fair Values from the Community and select yours When you...
New Narrative • Mar 30
Snaitech Sale And 308% Caliplay Stake Will Drive B2B Shift
The sale of Snaitech to Flutter provides capital for special dividends and strategic B2B investments, enhancing shareholder returns.Analysis Article • Jan 08
Should You Think About Buying Playtech plc (LON:PTEC) Now?
Playtech plc ( LON:PTEC ), is not the largest company out there, but it maintained its current share price over the...Analysis Article • Dec 18
What Playtech plc's (LON:PTEC) P/S Is Not Telling You
When you see that almost half of the companies in the Hospitality industry in the United Kingdom have price-to-sales...Analysis Article • Oct 07
Statutory Profit Doesn't Reflect How Good Playtech's (LON:PTEC) Earnings Are
Playtech plc ( LON:PTEC ) just reported healthy earnings but the stock price didn't move much. Our analysis suggests...Analysis Article • Sep 10
An Intrinsic Calculation For Playtech plc (LON:PTEC) Suggests It's 32% Undervalued
Key Insights The projected fair value for Playtech is UK£9.55 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Playtech is...Analysis Article • Aug 22
Should You Think About Buying Playtech plc (LON:PTEC) Now?
Playtech plc ( LON:PTEC ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial...Analysis Article • May 05
Playtech plc (LON:PTEC) Screens Well But There Might Be A Catch
With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 16x in the United Kingdom, you could be forgiven for...Analysis Article • Apr 04
We Think Playtech's (LON:PTEC) Robust Earnings Are Conservative
The subdued stock price reaction suggests that Playtech plc's ( LON:PTEC ) strong earnings didn't offer any surprises...Analysis Article • Mar 08
Why Playtech plc (LON:PTEC) Could Be Worth Watching
Playtech plc ( LON:PTEC ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in...Analysis Article • Feb 16
Playtech plc (LON:PTEC) Shares Could Be 28% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights The projected fair value for Playtech is UK£3.68 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Playtech is...Analysis Article • Jan 25
Playtech plc (LON:PTEC) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
There wouldn't be many who think Playtech plc's ( LON:PTEC ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.9x is worth a mention...Analysis Article • Nov 03
Is It Time To Consider Buying Playtech plc (LON:PTEC)?
While Playtech plc ( LON:PTEC ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw a decent share price...Analysis Article • Oct 19
Are Investors Undervaluing Playtech plc (LON:PTEC) By 42%?
Key Insights The projected fair value for Playtech is UK£6.73 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Playtech's...Analysis Article • Nov 10
At UK£7.26, Is It Time To Put Playtech plc (LON:PTEC) On Your Watch List?
While Playtech plc ( LON:PTEC ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw a significant share...Analysis Article • May 20
Here's Why Shareholders Should Examine Playtech plc's (LON:PTEC) CEO Compensation Package More Closely
The results at Playtech plc ( LON:PTEC ) have been quite disappointing recently and CEO Mor Weizer bears some...Analysis Article • Mar 20
The CEO & Executive Director of Playtech plc (LON:PTEC), Moran Weizer, Just Bought 7.3% More Shares
Potential Playtech plc ( LON:PTEC ) shareholders may wish to note that the CEO & Executive Director, Moran Weizer...Analysis Article • Mar 15
Could The Playtech plc (LON:PTEC) Ownership Structure Tell Us Something Useful?
A look at the shareholders of Playtech plc ( LON:PTEC ) can tell us which group is most powerful. Large companies...Analysis Article • Feb 17
Did Playtech's (LON:PTEC) Share Price Deserve to Gain 46%?
If you want to compound wealth in the stock market, you can do so by buying an index fund. But if you pick the right...Stability and Growth of Payments
Fetching dividends data
Stable Dividend: Insufficient data to determine if PTEC's dividends per share have been stable in the past.
Growing Dividend: Insufficient data to determine if PTEC's dividend payments have been increasing.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Playtech Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (PTEC) | 0% |
| Market Bottom 25% (GB) | 2.2% |
| Market Top 25% (GB) | 5.7% |
| Industry Average (Hospitality) | 2.6% |
| Analyst forecast (PTEC) (up to 3 years) | 0% |
Notable Dividend: Unable to evaluate PTEC's dividend yield against the bottom 25% of dividend payers, as the company has not reported any recent payouts.
High Dividend: Unable to evaluate PTEC's dividend yield against the top 25% of dividend payers, as the company has not reported any recent payouts.
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: PTEC is not paying a notable dividend for the UK market.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: Unable to calculate sustainability of dividends as PTEC has not reported any payouts.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/06 18:48 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Playtech plc is covered by 20 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Joseph Barron | Berenberg |
| Roberta Ciaccia | BNP Paribas |
| Kiranjot Grewal | BofA Global Research |