Playtech Past Earnings Performance
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Playtech's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -73.1%, while the Hospitality industry saw earnings growing at 47% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 14.5% per year. Playtech's return on equity is 0.4%, and it has net margins of 0.8%.
Key information
-73.10%
Earnings growth rate
-73.19%
EPS growth rate
| Hospitality Industry Growth | 1.31% |
| Revenue growth rate | -14.48% |
| Return on equity | 0.45% |
| Net Margin | 0.81% |
| Last Earnings Update | 30 Jun 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Sep 10
PTEC: Future Upside Will Rely On Executing Margin And Earnings Power Repricing
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Playtech from £6.89 to £7.61, reflecting a series of higher price targets from the Street that point to revised assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Playtech shows a cluster of higher price targets, which helps explain why fair value estimates have moved up.
Narrative Update • Jul 24
PTEC: Higher Forward P/E Assumptions Will Pressure Overvalued Shares
The analyst price target for Playtech has been raised, with the updated fair value estimate moving from £2.15 to £2.88 per share, as analysts point to adjusted assumptions on revenue growth, discount rate, profit margin and future P/E in light of recent target increases from several banks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Playtech shows a split in opinion, with several firms lifting their price targets but expressing different levels of conviction on where the stock should trade.Narrative Update • Jul 10
PTEC: Future Upside Will Depend On Executing Earnings Power Repricing
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Playtech lower from £7.59 to £6.89, while still lifting published price targets to £4.45 and £4.60. This reflects updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • Jun 11
PTEC: Future Upside Will Rely On Repriced Earnings Power And Buyback Execution
Analysts have lifted the fair value estimate for Playtech from £6.90 to about £7.59, reflecting a series of recent price target increases. These include Deutsche Bank's move to £4.60 and other upward revisions from Jefferies and Citi, supported by updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • May 28
PTEC: Higher P/E Assumptions And Lower Margins Will Pressure Shares
Analysts have lifted their price target on Playtech to £4.60, with recent research updates pointing to adjusted assumptions around fair value, discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E to support the change. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Playtech have generally moved price targets higher, with several firms revisiting their assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples.
Narrative Update • May 08
PTEC: Higher Margin And SaaS Deal Assumptions Are Expected To Re Rate Shares
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Playtech from £4.49 to £4.63, citing recent Street price target increases and updated assumptions for growth, margins and future P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts lifting their price targets by 45 GBp, 48 GBp and 165 GBp are signaling greater confidence that Playtech’s earnings profile can support a higher valuation multiple over time.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...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Playtech makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 26 | 802 | 7 | 697 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 26 | 783 | -82 | 723 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 764 | -170 | 750 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 784 | -164 | 763 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 805 | -159 | 776 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 827 | -148 | 743 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 848 | -136 | 710 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 342 | -70 | 283 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 557 | -41 | 448 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 772 | -12 | 614 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 1,688 | 39 | 1,283 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 1,669 | -28 | 1,272 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 1,635 | 6 | 1,248 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 1,602 | 41 | 1,225 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 1,571 | 198 | 1,204 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 1,540 | 356 | 1,182 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 1,373 | 521 | 1,052 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 1,205 | 687 | 922 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 1,132 | 519 | 864 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 1,059 | 351 | 807 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 1,069 | 139 | 823 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 1,079 | -73 | 839 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 1,090 | -45 | 854 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 1,189 | 9 | 910 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 1,315 | 32 | 1,003 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 1,441 | 56 | 1,096 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 1,517 | 41 | 1,167 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 1,371 | 84 | 1,037 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 1,225 | 128 | 906 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 1,031 | 197 | 744 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 822 | 271 | 564 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 815 | 260 | 543 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 807 | 248 | 522 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 800 | 241 | 496 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 792 | 234 | 470 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 750 | 213 | 442 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 709 | 193 | 413 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 695 | 147 | 411 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 682 | 101 | 408 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 656 | 118 | 396 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 630 | 136 | 383 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 579 | 142 | 349 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: PTEC has a large one-off gain of €78.4M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 30th June, 2026.
Growing Profit Margin: PTEC became profitable in the past.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: PTEC's earnings have declined by 73.1% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: PTEC has become profitable in the last year, making the earnings growth rate difficult to compare to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: PTEC has become profitable in the last year, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Hospitality industry (-4.9%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: PTEC's Return on Equity (0.4%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/11 22:46 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/11 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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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 |