Playtech Plc develops and sells software products for the online and land-based gambling industries worldwide. The company operates through Gaming B2B, Gaming B2C, and Financial segments. It operates an online trading platform to retail customers, which enable them to trade contracts for differences on various instruments, such as foreign exchange, commodities, equities, and indices; and provides B2B clearing and execution services for retail brokers and professional clients. The company also offers online gaming applications, including online casino, poker, bingo, sports betting, live gaming, casual, and fixed odds games. In addition, it owns the intellectual property rights and licenses the software; provides marketing and advertising, turnkey, and operational and hosting services; offers advisory services for processing and cashier to online gaming operators; operates betting shops; and distributes lottery software. Playtech Plc was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Douglas, the Isle of Man.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Gambling
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorConsumer Cyclical
CIKN/A
Phone+44-1624-645999
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual SalesN/A
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees5,800
Next Earnings DateN/A
OptionableNot Optionable
Playtech (LON:PTEC) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Playtech's stock symbol?
Playtech trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "PTEC."
How often does Playtech pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Playtech?
Playtech announced a dividend on Thursday, February 21st. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 2nd will be given a dividend of GBX 0.12 per share on Friday, May 31st. This represents a dividend yield of 2.83%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 2nd. The official announcement can be viewed at this link. View Playtech's Dividend History.
What price target have analysts set for PTEC?
10 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Playtech's stock. Their forecasts range from GBX 470 to GBX 940. On average, they expect Playtech's stock price to reach GBX 625.11 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 56.2% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Playtech.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Playtech?
10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Playtech in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Playtech.
Has Playtech been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media headlines about PTEC stock have trended somewhat negative recently, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. The research group rates the sentiment of media coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Playtech earned a daily sentiment score of -1.8 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news articles about the company a news buzz of 9.0 out of 10, indicating that recent media coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the next few days.
Who are some of Playtech's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Playtech include Paddy Power Betfair (PPB), Great Canadian Gaming (GC), William Hill (WMH), Jumbo Interactive (JIN), JPJ Group (JPJ), bet-at-home.com (ACX), ZEAL Network (TIM), Lotto24 (LO24), Ainsworth Game Technology (AGI), Intertain Group (ITX), Stride Gaming (STR), Quantum International Income (QIC), Webis (WEB), Veltyco Group (VLTY) and Bravo Multinational (BRVO).
What other stocks do shareholders of Playtech own?
Who are Playtech's key executives?
Playtech's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Moran Weizer, CEO & Exec. Director (Age 43)
- Mr. Andrew James Smith, CFO & Exec. Director
- Mr. Shimon Akad, Chief Operating Officer
- Mr. Chris McGinnis C.F.A., CPA, Director of Investor Relations & Strategic Analysis
- Mr. Ian Ince, Head of Regulatory Affairs & Compliance
How do I buy shares of Playtech?
Shares of PTEC and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
What is Playtech's stock price today?
One share of PTEC stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 400.30.
How big of a company is Playtech?
Playtech has a market capitalization of £1.23 billion. Playtech employs 5,800 workers across the globe.
What is Playtech's official website?
How can I contact Playtech?
Playtech's mailing address is 2nd Floor St George's Court, Upper Church Street, DOUGLAS, IM1 1EE, Isle of Man. The company can be reached via phone at +44-1624-645999.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Playtech (LON PTEC)
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