Inspired Entertainment (INSE) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: INSE) is a global provider of turnkey lottery gaming systems, digital gaming content and solutions for the sports betting sector. The company develops and supplies a broad portfolio of virtual sports and server-based gaming machines, as well as interactive digital titles for mobile, online and retail channels. Inspired’s platforms support real-time content distribution, remote management and reporting tools, enabling operators to deliver engaging player experiences and maintain regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

At the core of Inspired’s offerings is its proprietary Virtual Sports product line, which features simulations of popular sporting events such as soccer, basketball and horse racing. These products are delivered via streaming and fixed-installation systems under long-term contracts with national and regional lottery operators. In addition, Inspired provides sports betting solutions that integrate with its virtual content, allowing retail and online partners to offer wagering on simulated events alongside traditional sports markets.

Inspired serves customers across Europe, Latin America, North America, Africa and Asia Pacific. The company has strengthened its global footprint through strategic partnerships with government-licensed lotteries and private gaming operators, while also expanding into regulated online and digital arenas. Inspired’s digital wallet, account management and omnichannel integration capabilities allow operators to unify player accounts and loyalty programs across retail kiosks, mobile apps and online platforms.

Founded in 1999 and publicly listed in 2013 as a spin-off from a major lottery systems provider, Inspired Entertainment has grown through a combination of organic innovation and targeted acquisitions. The executive team is led by President and CEO Mark Gerard, whose background includes senior roles in lottery technology and interactive gaming. Under this leadership, the company continues to invest in research and development, focusing on next-generation gaming experiences and scalable solutions for regulated markets around the world.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $8.80 to $8.94
• 50-Day Range: $7.40 to $8.95
• 52-Week Range: $6.51 to $11.61
• Volume: 209,060 shs
• Average Volume: 125,296 shs
• Market Capitalization: $239.50 million
• P/E Ratio: 3.53
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $14.00
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Inspired Entertainment Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Inspired Entertainment scored higher than 82% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 63rd out of 318 stocks in the business services sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.6 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Inspired Entertainment has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.14, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Inspired Entertainment has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 170.00%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Inspired Entertainment are expected to grow by 170.00% in the coming year, from $0.30 to $0.81 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Inspired Entertainment is 3.53, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.26.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Inspired Entertainment is 3.53, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 28.71.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.37% of the float of Inspired Entertainment has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Inspired Entertainment has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.6.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Inspired Entertainment has recently increased by 11.24%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Inspired Entertainment does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Inspired Entertainment does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.37% of the float of Inspired Entertainment has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Inspired Entertainment has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.6.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Inspired Entertainment has recently increased by 11.24%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.63

News Sentiment

Inspired Entertainment has a news sentiment score of 1.63. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.95 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Inspired Entertainment this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 2 people have searched for INSE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Inspired Entertainment insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

12.88% of the stock of Inspired Entertainment is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

77.38% of the stock of Inspired Entertainment is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

INSE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have INSE shares performed this year?

Inspired Entertainment's stock was trading at $9.05 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, INSE shares have decreased by 1.7% and is now trading at $8.90.

How were Inspired Entertainment's earnings last quarter?

Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:INSE) issued its earnings results on Monday, March, 17th. The company reported $0.16 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.29 by $0.13. The firm had revenue of $83 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $79.19 million. Inspired Entertainment had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 181.89% and a net margin of 24.68%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are Inspired Entertainment's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of Inspired Entertainment include Krilogy Financial LLC (0.11%).
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Inspired Entertainment?

Shares of INSE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Inspired Entertainment own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Inspired Entertainment investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Meta Platforms (META), Broadcom (AVGO), Netflix (NFLX), First Solar (FSLR) and Palo Alto Networks (PANW).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 3/17/2025
• Today: 7/14/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Business Services
• Industry: Technology Services
• Sub-Industry: Computer Software
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:INSE
• CIK: 1615063
• Web: www.inseinc.com
• Phone: (646) 565-3861
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 1,600
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Inspired Entertainment: $14.00
• High Price Target: $21.00
• Low Price Target: $10.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +57.9%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.14
• Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $2.52
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 3.52
• Forward P/E Ratio: 29.55
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $64.80 million
• Net Margins: 24.68%
• Pretax Margin: 1.72%
• Return on Equity: -181.89%
• Return on Assets: 18.18%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 1.43
• Quick Ratio: 1.16

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $297.10 million
• Price / Sales: 0.80
• Cash Flow: $4.30 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 2.06
• Book Value: ($0.12) per share
• Price / Book: -73.88

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 26,910,000
• Free Float: 23,440,000
• Market Cap: $238.56 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.63