Scientific Games

Light & Wonder reported adjusted NPATA per share of $1.99 (+26%) for Q2 2026 on revenue of $828m (+2%). Consolidated EBITDA increased 9% to $383m and the EBITDA margin rose 200 basis points to 46%, driven by higher‑margin recurring revenues (70% of quarterly revenue). Management reaffirmed the full‑year guidance for mid‑to‑high single‑digit EBITDA growth and is focusing on debt reduction, but sees headwinds at SciPlay and uncertainty around slot machine deliveries. Investors reacted cautiously; the stock was unchanged and remains well below its 52‑week high. » More on de.investing.com

Light & Wonder will release results for the second quarter (ending June 30, 2026) on August 4, 2026 after US market close and will hold an investor conference call at 7:00 p.m. ET. The company confirms its 2026 financial outlook and expects consolidated AEBITDA growth in the mid- to high-single-digit percentage range and a reduction in net leverage toward the middle of the target range in 2026 and below 3.0 in the first half of 2027. About 180 million USD remains available under the ongoing buyback program; in Q2 it repurchased 1,612,580 CDIs for approximately 134 million USD, and market capitalization is around 5.5 billion USD. » More on de.investing.com

Light & Wonder reported consolidated Q1 2026 revenue of $790m (+2%) and adjusted AEBITDA of $327m (+5%), with recurring revenue rising to 73%. Adjusted earnings per share climbed to $1.45 (+7%), but net income fell to $52m (−37%) after about $54m of legal and restructuring costs and roughly $40m of external headwinds (including US tariffs and higher iGaming taxes in the UK). Adjusted free cash flow rose 86% to $207m, net financing volume stood at $5.2bn with net leverage of 3.5x; the company announced accelerated share buybacks. For 2026, AEBITDA growth in the mid- to high-single-digit range is expected, and management targets for 2028 were reaffirmed. » More on de.investing.com