Light & Wonder (LNWO) Stock Overview
Operates as a cross-platform games company in the United States and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
Light & Wonder, Inc. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | AU$83.65 |
| 52 Week High | AU$122.65 |
| 52 Week Low | AU$69.56 |
| Beta | 0.44 |
| 1 Month Change | 0.44% |
| 3 Month Change | -27.89% |
| 1 Year Change | -5.17% |
| 3 Year Change | 44.77% |
| 5 Year Change | 57.38% |
| Change since IPO | 3,246.00% |
Recent News & Updates
LNWO: ASX Listing And Legal Resolution Will Support Future Share Gains
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Light & Wonder from about $102.09 to $98.68, citing slightly softer revenue growth assumptions, modestly better margin expectations, and a lower future P/E. They are still highlighting recent legal resolution and the ASX primary listing as key supports for potential share gains.LNWO: ASX Listing Cleanup Will Support Future Gaming Share Gains
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Light & Wonder by about $0.48 per share to roughly $102.09. This reflects slightly higher discount rate assumptions alongside modestly firmer views on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, supported by recent bullish initiations that highlight the company as well positioned in resilient gaming segments and attractively priced.LNWO: ASX Primary Listing And Index Inclusions Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Light & Wonder from about $104.15 to $102.57, citing slightly higher discount rate assumptions. They continue to highlight recent research support regarding the company’s positioning in higher value gaming segments and its shift to an ASX listing.LNWO: ASX Listing And Litigation Resolution Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Light & Wonder higher from about $100.76 to $104.15, citing recent litigation resolution, the shift to a sole ASX listing, and expectations for share gains in higher value gaming segments as key supports for the updated price target narrative. Analyst Commentary Recent research has put a spotlight on how Light & Wonder is being framed by the market after the Dragon Train litigation settlement and the move to a sole primary ASX listing.Recent updates
LNWO: ASX Listing And Legal Resolution Will Support Future Share Gains
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Light & Wonder from about $102.09 to $98.68, citing slightly softer revenue growth assumptions, modestly better margin expectations, and a lower future P/E. They are still highlighting recent legal resolution and the ASX primary listing as key supports for potential share gains.LNWO: ASX Listing Cleanup Will Support Future Gaming Share Gains
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Light & Wonder by about $0.48 per share to roughly $102.09. This reflects slightly higher discount rate assumptions alongside modestly firmer views on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, supported by recent bullish initiations that highlight the company as well positioned in resilient gaming segments and attractively priced.LNWO: ASX Primary Listing And Index Inclusions Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Light & Wonder from about $104.15 to $102.57, citing slightly higher discount rate assumptions. They continue to highlight recent research support regarding the company’s positioning in higher value gaming segments and its shift to an ASX listing.LNWO: ASX Listing And Litigation Resolution Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Light & Wonder higher from about $100.76 to $104.15, citing recent litigation resolution, the shift to a sole ASX listing, and expectations for share gains in higher value gaming segments as key supports for the updated price target narrative. Analyst Commentary Recent research has put a spotlight on how Light & Wonder is being framed by the market after the Dragon Train litigation settlement and the move to a sole primary ASX listing.
LNWO: Litigation Resolution And ASX Listing Will Refocus Attention On Higher Value Segments
The analyst price target for Light & Wonder has shifted from about $172.26 to roughly $173.56, as analysts cite the recent resolution of litigation, the transition to a sole primary ASX listing, and perceived potential for share gains in higher value gaming segments as key supports for their updated view. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage on Light & Wonder has centered on valuation, the clean-up of legacy overhangs, and the company’s positioning in higher value gaming segments.LNWO: Bullish View Will Focus On Sector Repositioning Versus Key Peer
Analysts have raised their price target on Light & Wonder from US$144.00 to about US$172.26, citing updated assumptions on growth, profitability and valuation after recent Street research, including a relatively more positive sector view compared with peers. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have framed the new price target of about US$172.26 as part of a more constructive view on Light & Wonder relative to sector peers, even as other companies in the same space have seen less favorable target changes.
LNWO: Litigation Resolution And Buyback Program Will Support Stronger Future Returns
Analysts have lifted their price target for Light & Wonder to about $129 from roughly $116, citing small adjustments in their models related to fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Light & Wonder agreed to settle litigation with Aristocrat Leisure, with Light & Wonder to pay US$127.5 million, cease commercialization of its Dragon Train and Jewel of the Dragon games globally, remove existing installations where possible, and destroy materials related to Aristocrat math information, while all claims in Australia and the United States will be dismissed (Key Developments).LNWO: ASX Move And Buybacks Will Shape A Measured Outlook
Analysts have lifted their price target on Light & Wonder from about US$80 to roughly US$100.76, citing model updates that factor in slightly adjusted discount rates, modestly different revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, as well as a higher forward P/E multiple. What's in the News Light & Wonder plans to delist its common stock from Nasdaq and move to a sole primary listing on the ASX.LNWO: Expanded Buyback And ASX Move Will Support Stronger Future Returns
Analysts have raised their price target on Light & Wonder slightly, from approximately 116 dollars to 116.34 dollars, citing marginal improvements in fair value estimates driven by higher assumed discount rates and a modestly richer future earnings multiple. What's in the News The Board of Directors authorizes a new share buyback plan, signaling continued commitment to returning capital to shareholders (company announcement).LNWO: Expanded Buyback Program Will Drive Stronger Future Shareholder Returns
Analysts have raised their price target for Light & Wonder by approximately 10 percent to reflect slightly faster expected revenue growth, a modestly lower discount rate, and a higher anticipated future P/E multiple, partially offset by a marginally softer profit margin outlook. What's in the News The board authorizes a new share buyback plan, alongside a substantial repurchase program of up to 80,234,110 shares valid through June 11, 2027 (company announcement).LNWO: New Share Buyback Plan Will Unlock Further Shareholder Value
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Light & Wonder slightly downward from $105.85 to $105.73. They cite minor changes in revenue growth forecasts and discount rates, while also noting improved profit margins in their updated assessment.LNW: Free Cash Flow Trends Will Shape Coming Earnings Performance
Light & Wonder's analyst price target was revised downward to $105.85 from $106.55, as analysts cite increased challenges to meeting core EBITDA targets along with concerns over future cash flow and leverage. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways The revised fiscal 2025 EBITDA guidance points to growth, particularly with the inclusion of Grover.Analysts Reassess Light and Wonder Price Target Amid Growth Uncertainty and Valuation Shifts
Analysts have lowered their price target for Light & Wonder from $108 to $95. They cite uncertainty around core business growth and future cash flow challenges as key factors influencing their revised outlook.Light & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ:LNW) Shares Could Be 44% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Sep 10
Legalization And Digital Transformation Will Expand iGaming Opportunities
Light & Wonder’s unchanged consensus price target of $108.36 reflects a balance of bearish concerns over the achievability of revised EBITDA targets and free cash flow headwinds, offset by bullish confidence in the core business and limited legal risk from ongoing litigation. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts lowered their price targets due to concerns that Light & Wonder’s revised fiscal 2025 EBITDA guidance now includes Grover, making it more difficult to achieve the company’s original $1.4B EBITDA target.Investors Still Waiting For A Pull Back In Light & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ:LNW)
Aug 27Post-COVID Tailwinds Exhausted: Why Light & Wonder Faces A Ceiling On Growth
Aug 05Is It Time To Consider Buying Light & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ:LNW)?
Jul 29We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Light & Wonder (NASDAQ:LNW) Passed With Ease
Jun 27The Strong Earnings Posted By Light & Wonder (NASDAQ:LNW) Are A Good Indication Of The Strength Of The Business
May 14Earnings Miss: Light & Wonder, Inc. Missed EPS By 17% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts
May 10Light & Wonder: A Bargain At First Glance, But Trades Above Peers After 10% Drop
Mar 31Light & Wonder: Buy On The Dip Story Is Now Even More Compelling At $85
Jan 14Light & Wonder: Legal Woes Ironically Could Make This A Strong Buy On The Dip Opportunity
Nov 04
Share Buybacks, Global Expansion, And iGaming Innovations Promise Robust Growth
Investment in R&D and innovation across both land-based and digital platforms, especially in the iGaming sector, indicates a forward-looking growth strategy.Light & Wonder: How Far Can The Growth Momentum Last?
Aug 20Light & Wonder: Among First Movers In The Gaming Industry's AI Revolution
Jun 07Shareholder Returns
| LNWO | US Hospitality | US Market | |
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| 7D | -3.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| 1Y | -5.2% | 4.4% | 28.7% |
Return vs Industry: LNWO underperformed the US Hospitality industry which returned 3.3% over the past year.
Return vs Market: LNWO underperformed the US Market which returned 27.6% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| LNWO volatility | |
|---|---|
| LNWO Average Weekly Movement | 7.2% |
| Hospitality Industry Average Movement | 7.4% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.3% |
Stable Share Price: LNWO has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: LNWO's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 6,800 | Matt Wilson | www.lnw.com |
Light & Wonder, Inc. operates as a cross-platform games company in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Gaming, SciPlay, and iGaming segments. The Gaming segment sells game content and gaming machine; video gaming terminals and video lottery terminals, including conversion kits and spare parts.
Light & Wonder, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| LNWO fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$6.73b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$276.00m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$3.31b |
24.4x
P/E Ratio2.0x
P/S RatioIs LNWO overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| LNWO income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$3.31b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$885.00m |
| Gross Profit | US$2.43b |
| Other Expenses | US$2.15b |
| Earnings | US$276.00m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
May 06, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 3.40 |
| Gross Margin | 73.30% |
| Net Profit Margin | 8.33% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 2,107.3% |
How did LNWO perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/30 20:14 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/30 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.
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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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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Light & Wonder, Inc. is covered by 34 analysts. 23 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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| Matthew Ryan | Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited |
| Baxter Kirk | Bell Potter |
| Michael Hickey | Benchmark Company |