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 clients with technology for liquidity and clearing. 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, operational and hosting, and advisory services for processing and cashier to online gaming operators; 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
Phone+44-1624-645999
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Annual SalesN/A
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees5,800
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. Investors of record on Thursday, May 2nd will be given a dividend of GBX 0.12 per share on Friday, May 31st. This represents a yield of 2.83%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 2nd. The official announcement can be seen at this link. View Playtech's Dividend History.
What price target have analysts set for PTEC?
10 brokers have issued twelve-month target prices for Playtech's stock. Their forecasts range from GBX 470 to GBX 940. On average, they anticipate Playtech's stock price to reach GBX 625.11 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 56.9% 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 on Thursday, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. The research group ranks the sentiment of media coverage by monitoring more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Playtech earned a coverage optimism score of -1.7 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned news coverage about the company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent media coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the next several days.
Who are some of Playtech's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Playtech include bet-at-home.com (ACX), Bravo Multinational (BRVO), JPJ Group (JPJ), Lotto24 (LO24), Newgioco Group (NWGI), PLAYTECH PLC/ADR (PYTCY), Stride Gaming (STR), Top Honesty Group (GWIN), Veltyco Group (VLTY), Webis (WEB), William Hill (WMH) and ZEAL Network (TIM).
Who are Playtech's key executives?
Playtech's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Moran Weizer, CEO & Exec. Director (Age 43)
- Mr. Ron Hoffman, Chief Exec. Officer of TradeTech Group (Age 42)
- Mr. Andrew James Smith, CFO & Exec. Director
- Mr. Shimon Akad, Chief Operating Officer
- Mr. James Newman, Head of Investor Relations & Corp. Communications
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 398.40.
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.
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