Playtech Reports Strong Start to 2025 and Strategic Progress

Playtech ( (GB:PTEC) ) has shared an announcement.

Playtech has reported a strong start to 2025, with trading aligning with expectations and significant progress in its transition to a predominantly B2B business model. The company has seen robust growth in software fees from Caliplay and strong revenue growth in the US market, particularly in live casino offerings. Despite regulatory challenges in Latin American markets, Playtech remains optimistic about future opportunities. The recent €2.3 billion sale of Snaitech to Flutter Entertainment will allow Playtech to distribute approximately €1.8 billion to shareholders as a special dividend, further strengthening its balance sheet. Additionally, Playtech is redeeming €150 million of senior secured notes to bolster its financial position. The company is also undergoing a leadership change with John Gleasure assuming the role of Chairman.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PTEC) stock is a Buy with a £7.80 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Playtech stock, see the GB:PTEC Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:PTEC Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:PTEC is a Outperform.

Playtech’s overall stock score of 73 reflects a company with solid financial management and strategic positioning, particularly focusing on its B2B segment. Strengths include strong momentum and strategic moves such as the sale of Snaitech and a special dividend payout. However, challenges remain in revenue growth consistency, B2C performance, and leverage concerns. Addressing these challenges will be crucial for sustained future growth.

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More about Playtech

Founded in 1999 and listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, Playtech is a technology leader in the gambling industry, employing over 7,300 people across 19 countries. The company provides business intelligence-driven gambling software, services, content, and platform technology across popular product verticals such as casino, live casino, sports betting, bingo, and poker. Playtech is known for its omni-channel gambling technology through its integrated platform, Playtech ONE, which offers data-driven marketing, single wallet functionality, CRM, and responsible gambling solutions across retail and online channels. Playtech partners with leading brands in regulated markets to deliver its technology on a B2B basis to online and retail operators, land-based casino groups, and government-sponsored entities like lotteries.

Average Trading Volume: 1,033,583

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £1.08B

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