NYSE:AGS PlayAGS (AGS) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Trump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy (From Gold Safe Exchange) (Ad) Free AGS Stock Alerts $11.44 +0.03 (+0.26%) (As of 05/14/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$11.37▼$11.4850-Day Range$8.29▼$11.4152-Week Range$5.10▼$11.51Volume1.53 million shsAverage Volume433,555 shsMarket Capitalization$451.42 millionP/E Ratio1,145.15Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$12.10 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get PlayAGS alerts: Email Address PlayAGS MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside5.8% Upside$12.10 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.89% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-0.27Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.42Based on 20 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth108.00%From $0.25 to $0.52 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.56 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector340th out of 804 stocksMiscellaneous Manufacturing Industries Industry10th out of 24 stocks 1.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingPlayAGS has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoveragePlayAGS has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about PlayAGS's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.89% of the outstanding shares of PlayAGS have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverPlayAGS has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in PlayAGS has recently decreased by 6.63%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldPlayAGS does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthPlayAGS does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 3.1 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScorePlayAGS has received a 31.71% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Mortgages", "Commercial deposit accounts", "Wire transfer services", "Consumer transaction accounts provided by brick and mortar banks", and "Installment loans to small and medium-sized corporations" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for PlayAGS is -0.27. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentPlayAGS has a news sentiment score of 0.42. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.55 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 20 news articles for PlayAGS this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search Interest14 people have searched for AGS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 1,300% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added PlayAGS to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, PlayAGS insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 3.10% of the stock of PlayAGS is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions77.44% of the stock of PlayAGS is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about PlayAGS's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for PlayAGS are expected to grow by 108.00% in the coming year, from $0.25 to $0.52 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of PlayAGS is 1,145.15, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 137.17.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of PlayAGS is 1,145.15, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 16.35.Price to Book Value per Share RatioPlayAGS has a P/B Ratio of 6.54. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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Powered by high-performing Class II and Class III slot products, an expansive table products portfolio, highly rated social casino solutions for players and operators, and best-in-class service, they offer an unmatched value proposition for their casino partners.Read More AGS Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AGS Stock News HeadlinesMay 14 at 7:45 PM | msn.comEmmett Investment opposes PlayAGS's proposed take-private deal with BrightstarMay 14 at 8:15 AM | msn.comTruist Securities Downgrades PlayAGS (AGS)May 14 at 8:15 AM | finance.yahoo.comEmmett Investment Management Opposes PlayAGS's Proposed Take-Private Transaction with Brightstar Capital PartnersMay 14 at 8:00 AM | prnewswire.comEmmett Investment Management Opposes PlayAGS's Proposed Take-Private Transaction with Brightstar Capital PartnersMay 13 at 10:37 AM | markets.businessinsider.comExpert Outlook: PlayAGS Through The Eyes Of 5 AnalystsMay 10, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: The M&A Class Action Firm Announces An Investigation of PlayAGS, Incorporated - AGSMay 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPlayAGS First Quarter 2024 Earnings: Beats ExpectationsMay 10, 2024 | msn.comAGS Stock Earnings: PlayAGS Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q1 2024May 9, 2024 | marketwatch.comPlayAGS Shares Higher on Buyout by Brightstar Capital AffiliatesMay 9, 2024 | marketwatch.comPlayAGS in Agreement to Sell Itself to Affiliates of Brightstar CapitalMay 9, 2024 | stockhouse.comAGS Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC Is Investigating Whether the Sale of PlayAGS, Incorporated Is Fair to ShareholdersMay 9, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comPlayAGS To Be Acquired By Brightstar For $12.50 Per Share In Cash; Stock Up In Pre-marketMay 9, 2024 | msn.comPlayAGS agrees to be acquired by Brightstar Capital affiliates for $1.1BMay 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPlayAGS to be bought by Brightstar Capital Partners in $1.1 bln dealMay 9, 2024 | globenewswire.comAGS Enters Into Definitive Agreement To Be Acquired By Brightstar Capital Partners for Approximately $1.1 BillionMay 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPlayAGS (AGS) Q1 Earnings: What To ExpectApril 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors in PlayAGS (NYSE:AGS) have seen favorable returns of 65% over the past yearApril 26, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comJMP Securities Keeps Their Hold Rating on Boyd Gaming (BYD)April 24, 2024 | globenewswire.comAGS to Report First Quarter 2024 Results on Thursday, May 9, 2024April 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIs There An Opportunity With PlayAGS, Inc.'s (NYSE:AGS) 41% Undervaluation?April 5, 2024 | theglobeandmail.comWhy PlayAGS (AGS) Stock Is Up TodayApril 5, 2024 | msn.comPlayAGS gains after attracting bull rating from B. Riley SecuritiesApril 3, 2024 | globenewswire.comHere Comes the Hot Stepper: AGS Unveils its First Mechanical Stepper and More at IGA 2024April 1, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comPlayags (AGS) Gets a Buy from JMP SecuritiesMarch 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPlayAGS, Inc. (NYSE:AGS) is favoured by institutional owners who hold 70% of the companySee More Headlines Receive AGS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for PlayAGS and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings11/04/2021Today5/14/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorConsumer Discretionary Industry Miscellaneous manufacturing industries Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNYSE:AGS CUSIPN/A CIK1593548 Webwww.playags.com Phone702-722-6700FaxN/AEmployeesN/AYear FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$12.10 High Stock Price Target$16.00 Low Stock Price Target$9.00 Potential Upside/Downside+5.6%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.75 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.01 Trailing P/E Ratio1,147.15 Forward P/E Ratio45.84 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$430,000.00 Net Margins1.38% Pretax Margin2.23% Return on Equity7.71% Return on Assets0.75% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio7.30 Current Ratio3.38 Quick Ratio2.60 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$356.54 million Price / Sales1.27 Cash Flow$2.26 per share Price / Cash Flow5.07 Book Value$1.75 per share Price / Book6.55Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares39,460,000Free Float38,232,000Market Cap$452.21 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta2.38 10 Best Stocks to Own in 2024Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of the 10 best stocks to own in 2024 and why they should be in your portfolio. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. David B. Lopez (Age 44)CEO, Pres & Director Mr. Kimo Akiona (Age 44)CFO, Chief Accounting Officer & Treasurer Mr. Sigmund Lee (Age 47)Chief Technology Officer Ms. Julia BoguslawskiChief Marketing Officer & Exec. VP of Investor RelationsMr. Victor J. Gallo (Age 52)Gen. Counsel, Sec. & Compliance Officer Key CompetitorsGreenTree Hospitality GroupNYSE:GHGMasterCraft BoatNASDAQ:MCFTFunkoNASDAQ:FNKOMarcusNYSE:MCSEmeraldNYSE:EEXView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsEntryPoint Capital LLCSold 3,267 shares on 5/14/2024Ownership: 0.022%Hillsdale Investment Management Inc.Bought 448,303 shares on 5/11/2024Ownership: 1.115%Vanguard Group Inc.Bought 70,799 shares on 5/10/2024Ownership: 5.384%Acadian Asset Management LLCBought 10,301 shares on 5/10/2024Ownership: 1.468%Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc.Sold 12,193 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.034%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions AGS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell PlayAGS stock right now? 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for PlayAGS in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AGS shares. View AGS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is PlayAGS's stock price target for 2024? 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for PlayAGS's stock. Their AGS share price targets range from $9.00 to $16.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $12.10 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 5.8% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for AGS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have AGS shares performed in 2024? PlayAGS's stock was trading at $8.43 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, AGS stock has increased by 35.7% and is now trading at $11.44. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting PlayAGS? PlayAGS saw a drop in short interest in the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 350,800 shares, a drop of 6.6% from the April 15th total of 375,700 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 278,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.3 days. View PlayAGS's Short Interest. How were PlayAGS's earnings last quarter? PlayAGS Inc (NYSE:AGS) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November, 4th. The company reported ($0.05) earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.15) by $0.10. The company earned $67.28 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $63.68 million. PlayAGS had a net margin of 1.38% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.71%. During the same quarter last year, the business posted ($0.31) earnings per share. What ETF holds PlayAGS's stock? iBET Sports Betting & Gaming ETF holds 4,000 shares of AGS stock, representing 4.13% of its portfolio. What is David Lopez's approval rating as PlayAGS's CEO? 138 employees have rated PlayAGS Chief Executive Officer David Lopez on Glassdoor.com. David Lopez has an approval rating of 95% among the company's employees. This puts David Lopez in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. 81.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at PlayAGS to a friend. What other stocks do shareholders of PlayAGS own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other PlayAGS investors own include Sorrento Therapeutics (SRNE), Energy Transfer (ET), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX), Earthstone Energy (ESTE), Allena Pharmaceuticals (ALNA), Helix Energy Solutions Group (HLX), ConocoPhillips (COP), Gulfport Energy (GPOR) and ImmunoGen (IMGN). When did PlayAGS IPO? PlayAGS (AGS) raised $175 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Friday, January 26th 2018. The company issued 10,300,000 shares at a price of $16.00-$18.00 per share. Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank Securities, Jefferies, Macquarie Capital, BofA Merrill Lynch, Citigroup, Nomura, Stifel and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey served as the underwriters for the IPO and Roth Capital Partners, Union Gaming, The Williams Capital Group and Apollo Global Securities were co-managers. Who are PlayAGS's major shareholders? PlayAGS's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (5.38%), Peregrine Capital Management LLC (1.66%), Acadian Asset Management LLC (1.47%), Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. (1.11%), Sei Investments Co. (0.60%) and Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.60%). Insiders that own company stock include Adam Chibib and Ap Gaming Voteco, Llc. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of PlayAGS? Shares of AGS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. 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