Playtech (GB:PTEC)
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Rating:65Neutral
Price Target:
371.00 p
â–¼(-13.24% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:04/25/26
The score is held back primarily by uneven financial performance and earnings-quality/stability concerns despite generally positive cash generation. Offsetting this, technical signals are supportive with the stock trading above key moving averages and positive momentum indicators, and valuation looks inexpensive based on the very low P/E.
Positive Factors
Diversified B2B product suite
Playtech's B2B platform and content span casino, live casino, sports betting, poker, bingo and operator tools. That breadth enables cross-selling, multi-channel delivery, and deeper operator integration, supporting durable distribution across regulated markets.
Negative Factors
Revenue volatility
Pronounced top-line swings across recent years show sensitivity to operator performance and market cycles. Persistent revenue volatility undermines predictability, complicates multi-period planning and capital allocation, and increases execution risk for margin recovery initiatives.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Diversified B2B product suite
Playtech's B2B platform and content span casino, live casino, sports betting, poker, bingo and operator tools. That breadth enables cross-selling, multi-channel delivery, and deeper operator integration, supporting durable distribution across regulated markets.
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Playtech (PTEC) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£1.02B
Dividend Yield163.36%
Average Volume (3M)929.22K
Price to Earnings (P/E)0.8
Beta (1Y)1.11
Revenue GrowthN/A
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryUK
Employees8,300
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryGambling, Resorts & Casinos
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.57
Shares Outstanding309,294,250
10 Day Avg. Volume545,645
30 Day Avg. Volume929,221
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.72
Price to Sales (P/S)1.32
P/FCF Ratio20.08
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£370.00Price Target Upside-13.47% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.23
Revenue Forecast (FY)£797.51M
Playtech Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Playtech Plc, a technology company, provides gambling software, services, content, and platform technologies worldwide. The company offers technologies across various product verticals, including casino, live casino, sports betting, virtual sports...
How the Company Makes Money
Playtech makes money mainly by licensing its gambling software and platforms and by providing ongoing services to gambling operators. Revenue is typically generated through (1) platform and software licensing fees for core systems (e.g., player ac...
Playtech Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Sep 11, 2025
(Q2-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Sep 17, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call reflects a strategic shift towards focusing on high-growth B2B markets, particularly in the Americas, with a strong financial position and expansion in the Live Casino segment. However, challenges remain with revenue declines due to revised agreements and regulatory headwinds in emerging markets. The B2C division also faces significant hurdles. Overall, the sentiment is cautiously optimistic with a focus on long-term growth.Positive Updates
Strong First Half Performance
Adjusted EBITDA of EUR 92 million, consistent with upgraded expectations, reflecting solid growth and strategic progress in core markets, particularly in the Americas.
Negative Updates
Revenue Decline Due to Revised Agreements
Group revenue decreased by 10% year-on-year, primarily due to the revised agreement with Caliente Interactive affecting the collection of service fees.
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Q2-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong First Half Performance
Adjusted EBITDA of EUR 92 million, consistent with upgraded expectations, reflecting solid growth and strategic progress in core markets, particularly in the Americas.
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Company Guidance
In the call, Playtech's leadership provided guidance on a number of key financial metrics and strategic initiatives. For the first half of fiscal year 2025, the company reported adjusted EBITDA of EUR 92 million, aligning with previous upgrades. Group revenue was EUR 387 million, a 10% decline year-on-year due to changes in the Caliente Interactive agreement, yet adjusted EBITDA on an underlying basis grew by 5%. The company ended the period with a net cash position of EUR 77 million, boosted by the proceeds from the Snaitech sale. For the full year 2025, Playtech expects adjusted EBITDA to exceed previous expectations and has revised its CapEx guidance to EUR 80 million to EUR 90 million. The company maintains an effective tax rate guidance of 25% to 28% and is confident in meeting its medium-term adjusted EBITDA target of EUR 250 million to EUR 300 million, alongside free cash flow targets of EUR 70 million to EUR 100 million. Strategic priorities focus on regulated markets such as the U.S. and Brazil, with continued investment in high-growth areas like Live Casino.Playtech Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
52
Neutral
Balance Sheet
63
Positive
Cash Flow
60
Neutral
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 749.81M | 848.00M | 771.90M | 1.60B | 1.21B |
| Gross Profit | 763.60M | 848.00M | 771.90M | 1.60B | 1.21B |
| EBITDA | -4.50M | 134.40M | 165.10M | 290.90M | 210.20M |
| Net Income | 1.46B | -23.90M | 105.10M | 87.60M | 674.60M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 2.21B | 3.30B | 3.33B | 3.02B | 3.65B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 325.70M | 268.10M | 516.20M | 426.50M | 575.40M |
| Total Debt | 337.71M | 494.00M | 732.90M | 633.40M | 1.13B |
| Total Liabilities | 824.31M | 1.48B | 1.52B | 1.32B | 2.07B |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.39B | 1.82B | 1.82B | 1.70B | 1.58B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 49.39M | 235.30M | 216.90M | 285.50M | 110.80M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 94.36M | 391.10M | 366.90M | 410.90M | 225.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 1.86B | -188.40M | -309.50M | -358.30M | -127.60M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -1.98B | -266.00M | 39.90M | -566.90M | -218.40M |
Playtech Technical Analysis
Positive
427.60
Price Trends
366.80
Negative
341.85
Positive
331.35
Positive
Market Momentum
-5.03
Negative
45.14
Neutral
32.70
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:PTEC, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 427.6 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 352.61, above the 50-day MA of 366.80, and above the 200-day MA of 331.35, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -5.03 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 45.14 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 32.70 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for GB:PTEC.
Playtech Peers Comparison
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Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 Outperform | £92.76M | 16.31 | 15.38% | ― | 10.22% | -33.00% | |
65 Neutral | £1.02B | 0.79 | 99.57% | 163.36% | ― | ― | |
64 Neutral | £461.87M | 13.36 | 9.03% | 2.58% | 5.13% | 6.55% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
55 Neutral | £3.42B | -5.40 | -57.07% | 2.24% | 3.34% | -47.20% | |
53 Neutral | £10.58M | 31.03 | ― | ― | ― | ― | |
51 Neutral | £170.03M | -0.31 | 125.82% | ― | 1.56% | -185.45% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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Playtech Corporate Events
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Playtech CFO Exercises Share Options and Retains Full Allotment
Positive
May 29, 2026
Playtech has reported a share transaction involving Chief Financial Officer Chris McGinnis, who exercised options over 90,988 ordinary shares under the company’s 2022 Long Term Incentive Plan. The options were nil-cost, and the transaction w...
Executive/Board ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Playtech executives increase shareholdings under deferred bonus scheme
Positive
May 20, 2026
Playtech has disclosed that Chief Executive Officer Mor Weizer and Chief Financial Officer Chris McGinnis have both purchased ordinary shares in the company on 20 May 2026. Weizer acquired 71,321 shares at £3.747829 each, while McGinnis bough...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackShareholder Meetings
Playtech AGM Votes Highlight Investor Pushback on Capital and Governance Powers
Neutral
May 20, 2026
Playtech shareholders approved the majority of ordinary and one special resolution at the company’s 2026 annual general meeting, including the re-election of several directors and the authority to make market purchases of its own shares. One...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Playtech Manages Board Transition as Senior Independent Director Plans Exit
Neutral
May 20, 2026
Playtech has announced that Senior Independent Director Ian Penrose plans to step down from the board after nearly nine years of service, though he will remain as a non-executive director, Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Audit and Ris...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Playtech posts strong start to 2026 on Americas-led growth
Positive
May 20, 2026
Playtech reported a very strong start to 2026, with trading from January to April driven by outperformance in the US, Mexico and key European markets, alongside solid growth in its Live segment. Management highlighted that investments made in rece...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Playtech Chairman Increases Stake with £193,000 Share Purchase
Positive
May 15, 2026
Playtech plc disclosed that its non-executive chairman, John Gleasure, purchased 57,000 ordinary shares in the company on 13 May 2026 at a price of £3.397673 per share on the London Stock Exchange’s main market. The transaction, worth a...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Playtech Completes £21.3m Buyback, Channels Shares to Employee Trust
Positive
Apr 30, 2026
Playtech plc has completed the share buyback programme it launched on 27 March 2026, acquiring a total of 5,661,665 ordinary shares for £21.3 million, including 214,051 shares purchased on 29 April at a volume-weighted average price of £...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Playtech completes £21.3m buyback to fund employee share schemes without cutting free float
Positive
Apr 30, 2026
Playtech plc has completed its previously announced share buyback programme, purchasing a total of 5,661,665 ordinary shares for £21.3 million since 27 March 2026, including 214,051 shares bought on 29 April at a volume-weighted average price...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Playtech Channels Buyback Shares Into Employee Benefit Trust
Positive
Apr 29, 2026
Playtech has continued executing its share buyback programme, repurchasing 625,973 ordinary shares on 28 April 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of £3.9653, bringing total buybacks since 27 March 2026 to 5,447,614 shares. All repurchase...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Playtech Channels Buyback Shares Into Employee Benefit Trust
Neutral
Apr 28, 2026
Playtech has continued executing its previously announced share buyback programme, purchasing 530,534 ordinary shares on 27 April at a volume-weighted average price of £3.9947. This brings total repurchases under the current programme, which ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Playtech Channels Ongoing Buyback Into Employee Share Schemes Without Changing Voting Base
Neutral
Apr 27, 2026
Playtech has continued its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 580,821 ordinary shares on 24 April 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of £3.9712, bringing total buybacks since 27 March 2026 to 4,291,107 shares. All...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Playtech Continues Share Buyback, Channels Stock to Employee Trust
Neutral
Apr 24, 2026
Playtech has repurchased 283,954 ordinary shares on 23 April 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of £3.9963 as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. This brings total buybacks since the programme began on 27 March 2026 to 3,710,286...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Playtech Extends Share Buyback to Fund Employee Equity Schemes
Positive
Apr 23, 2026
Playtech plc has continued its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 1,870 ordinary shares on 22 April 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of £3.9978 through Jefferies International. This brings total repurchases sinc...
Financial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder Meetings
Playtech Publishes 2025 Annual Report and Sets Date for 2026 AGM
Neutral
Apr 17, 2026
Playtech plc has published its Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025, together with the 2026 Notice of Annual General Meeting and Form of Proxy, making these documents available on its investor website and via the UK Natio...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Playtech Transfers Latest Buyback Shares to Employee Benefit Trust
Neutral
Apr 16, 2026
Playtech plc has continued its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 46,894 ordinary shares on 15 April 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of £3.9742. This brings total buybacks under the programme, which began on 27...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Playtech Channels Ongoing Share Buyback Into Employee Incentive Trust
Positive
Apr 15, 2026
Playtech has continued its recently launched share buyback programme, repurchasing 508,921 ordinary shares on 14 April at a volume-weighted average price of £3.9521, bringing total buybacks since 27 March to 3,377,568 shares. All repurchased ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Playtech Channels Share Buyback Stock Into Employee Benefit Trust
Positive
Apr 14, 2026
Playtech plc has repurchased 495,025 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of £3.8617 as part of its ongoing share buyback programme launched on 27 March 2026, bringing total purchases under the programme to 2,868,647 shares. All...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Playtech Channels Ongoing Buyback Into Employee Share Schemes Without Altering Share Capital
Positive
Apr 13, 2026
Playtech has continued to execute its recently launched share buyback programme, repurchasing 465,795 ordinary shares on 10 April 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of £3.8670. This brings total repurchases since 27 March 2026 to 2,373,6...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Playtech Extends Buyback to Fund Employee Share Schemes Without Changing Share Capital
Positive
Apr 10, 2026
Playtech plc has continued its recently launched share buyback programme, repurchasing 449,432 ordinary shares on 9 April 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of £3.8548. This takes total repurchases since 27 March 2026 to 1,907,827 shares...
Legal Proceedings
Playtech hits back at Evolution as U.S. legal battle escalates
Negative
Apr 9, 2026
Playtech has responded to a move by Evolution AB to add it to an ongoing legal case in the Superior Court of New Jersey, dismissing Evolution’s allegations as baseless and without merit. The dispute centres on a report commissioned by Playte...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Playtech Channels Buyback Shares Into Employee Benefit Trust
Positive
Apr 2, 2026
Playtech plc has continued executing its recently launched share buyback programme, purchasing 45,290 ordinary shares on 1 April 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of £3.4676. Since the programme began on 27 March 2026, the company has a...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Playtech Channels Share Buyback into Employee Incentive Trust
Neutral
Apr 1, 2026
Playtech has continued to execute its recently launched share buyback programme, repurchasing 433,644 ordinary shares on 31 March 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of £3.3428. This takes total buybacks since 27 March to 1,413,105 shares...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Playtech Channels Buyback Shares into Employee Benefit Trust
Positive
Mar 31, 2026
Playtech has continued its recently launched share buyback programme, repurchasing 502,811 ordinary shares on 30 March 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of £3.2468. Since the programme began on 27 March, the company has bought back a to...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Playtech Channels Latest Share Buyback Into Employee Trust
Neutral
Mar 31, 2026
Playtech has continued its recently launched share buyback programme, purchasing 502,811 ordinary shares on 30 March 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of £3.2468. This brings total repurchases under the programme since 27 March to 979,4...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Playtech redirects latest share buyback into employee benefit trust
Positive
Mar 30, 2026
Playtech has executed a share buyback on 27 March 2026, repurchasing 476,650 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of £3.2707 through Jefferies International. The shares are being transferred to the company’s Employee Benef...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Playtech Launches Targeted Share Buyback to Fund Employee Awards
Positive
Mar 27, 2026
Playtech has launched a share buyback programme of up to 5,661,665 ordinary shares, to be completed by its next annual general meeting expected in late May 2026. All repurchased shares will be transferred to the company’s employee benefit tr...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDividendsFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
Playtech Refocuses on B2B as Americas Growth and Snaitech Sale Reshape Earnings
Positive
Mar 26, 2026
Playtech reported 2025 revenue of €763.6 million, down 10%, with adjusted EBITDA from operations falling amid a shift in its business mix, yet overall results exceeded expectations thanks to strong investment income from partners such as Cal...
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