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(From InvestorPlace) (Ad) Free LNW Stock Alerts $96.52 -1.32 (-1.35%) (As of 05/8/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$95.75▼$97.2450-Day Range$87.19▼$107.2052-Week Range$56.01▼$108.90Volume658,797 shsAverage Volume578,573 shsMarket Capitalization$8.72 billionP/E Ratio54.84Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$96.75 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Light & Wonder alerts: Email Address Light & Wonder MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.55 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside0.2% Upside$96.75 Price TargetShort InterestBearish4.99% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.99Based on 11 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$760,427 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth35.88%From $3.79 to $5.15 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.2.70 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector159th out of 264 stocksComputer Integrated Systems Design Industry14th out of 34 stocks 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingLight & Wonder has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.55, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Amount of Analyst CoverageLight & Wonder has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Light & Wonder's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted4.99% of the float of Light & Wonder has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverLight & Wonder has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.3.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Light & Wonder has recently increased by 1.60%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldLight & Wonder does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthLight & Wonder does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for LNW. Previous Next 3.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLight & Wonder has a news sentiment score of 0.99. 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 0.43 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for Light & Wonder this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows2 people have added Light & Wonder to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Light & Wonder insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $760,427.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 2.10% of the stock of Light & Wonder is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions88.08% of the stock of Light & Wonder is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Light & Wonder's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Light & Wonder are expected to grow by 35.88% in the coming year, from $3.79 to $5.15 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Light & Wonder is 54.84, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 141.46.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Light & Wonder is 54.84, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 18.35.Price to Book Value per Share RatioLight & Wonder has a P/B Ratio of 11.36. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Light & Wonder's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Behind the MarketsBREAKING – Pentagon to Spend $20 Billion on “Distributed AI”BREAKING - Pentagon to Spend $20 Billion on "Distributed AI" The U.S. Space Force calls it a "game changer." And one tiny firm is poised to win the contract to build it.Discover the name and ticker of this $2 stock here >>> About Light & Wonder Stock (NASDAQ:LNW)Light & Wonder, Inc. operates as a cross-platform games company in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Gaming, SciPlay, and iGaming segments. The Gaming segment sells game content and gaming machine; video gaming terminals; video lottery terminals, including conversion kits and spare parts; and table products, including automatic card shufflers, deck checkers, table roulette chip sorters and other land-based table gaming equipment. It also leases or provides gaming content, gaming machines, and server-based system; sells and supports casino-management system based software and hardware; and licenses proprietary table games content to commercial, tribal and governmental gaming operators. The SciPlay segment develops, markets, and operates social games on various mobile and web platforms, as well as other games in the hyper-casual space. It sells virtual coins, chips, or bingo cards, which players can use to play slot games, table games, or bingo games. The iGaming segment provides a suite of digital gaming content, distribution platforms, player account management systems, and other iGaming content and services. This segment also offers the Open Platform System, which offers a range of reporting and administrative functions and tools providing operators control over various areas of digital gaming operations. Light & Wonder, Inc. was incorporated in 1984 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.Read More LNW Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart LNW Stock News HeadlinesMay 8, 2024 | investorplace.comLNW Stock Earnings: Light & Wonder Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q1 2024May 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLight & Wonder, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2024 ResultsMay 8, 2024 | InvestorPlace (Ad)The new financial threat that could wipe out millions…During the Internet boom, companies like Pets.com were supposed to be promising investments riding the wave of a new tech boom. But then they were gone within a blink of an eye. One of the most successful investors in history just stepped forward to say the same thing is about to happen to AI stocks.May 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLight & Wonder (NASDAQ:LNW) Beats Expectations in Strong Q1May 7, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comHere's what Wall Street expects from Light Wonder's earningsMay 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLight & Wonder Earnings: What To Look For From LNWMay 7, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLight & Wonder (NASDAQ:LNW) & Web Blockchain Media (OTCMKTS:WEBB) Financial ReviewMay 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comZacks Industry Outlook Highlights Churchill Downs, Light & Wonder and Accel EntertainmentMay 8, 2024 | InvestorPlace (Ad)The new financial threat that could wipe out millions…During the Internet boom, companies like Pets.com were supposed to be promising investments riding the wave of a new tech boom. But then they were gone within a blink of an eye. One of the most successful investors in history just stepped forward to say the same thing is about to happen to AI stocks.May 2, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLight & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ:LNW) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by BrokeragesMay 1, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLight & Wonder (LNW) Set to Announce Earnings on WednesdayApril 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ4 Gaming Solutions Earnings: Rush Street Interactive (NYSE:RSI) ImpressesApril 16, 2024 | msn.comSmall and midcap pair trades for every sector - OppenheimerApril 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comGaming Solutions Stocks Q4 Results: Benchmarking PlayAGS (NYSE:AGS)April 10, 2024 | businesswire.comLight & Wonder Taps Trustly to Power Cashless Payments at CasinosApril 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIs Light & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ:LNW) Trading At A 30% Discount?April 4, 2024 | businesswire.comLight & Wonder to Report First Quarter 2024 Results on Wednesday, May 8, 2024March 26, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comForecasting The Future: 8 Analyst Projections For Light & WonderMarch 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLNW Dec 2024 110.000 callMarch 20, 2024 | msn.comSlot machine maker accuses Vegas company of producing ‘cheap knockoff’March 18, 2024 | msn.comWarner Bros Montreal Supports Monolith Productions on the Wonder Woman GameMarch 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLight & Wonder (NASDAQ:LNW) shareholders have earned a 37% CAGR over the last five yearsMarch 16, 2024 | afr.comDragons could help pokies maker Light and Wonder spread its wingsMarch 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLNW Apr 2024 100.000 putMarch 16, 2024 | nasdaq.comGuru Fundamental Report for LNWMarch 15, 2024 | benzinga.comLooking Into Light & Wonder's Recent Short InterestMarch 11, 2024 | seekingalpha.comLight & Wonder: This Gambling Tech Operator Transformed Into A Strong Sector EntrySee More Headlines Receive LNW Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Light & Wonder and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/27/2024Today5/08/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)5/08/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorConsumer Discretionary Industry Computer integrated systems design Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:LNW CUSIPN/A CIK750004 Webwww.scientificgames.com Phone(702) 897-7150Fax702-897-2284Employees6,500Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$96.75 High Stock Price Target$115.00 Low Stock Price Target$66.00 Potential Upside/Downside+0.2%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.55 Research Coverage11 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.76 Trailing P/E Ratio54.84 Forward P/E Ratio25.47 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$163 million Net Margins5.58% Pretax Margin7.06% Return on Equity23.68% Return on Assets4.37% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio5.04 Current Ratio1.88 Quick Ratio1.63 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.90 billion Price / Sales3.01 Cash Flow$6.31 per share Price / Cash Flow15.30 Book Value$8.50 per share Price / Book11.36Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares90,390,000Free Float88,488,000Market Cap$8.72 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.80 7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverDo you expect the global demand for energy to shrink?! If not, it's time to take a look at how energy stocks can play a part in your portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Jamie Ronald Odell M.B.A. (Age 65)Executive Chairman Comp: $900kMr. Matthew R. Wilson (Age 41)CEO, President & Director Comp: $1.69MMs. Antonia Korsanos BEC (Age 54)C.A., Executive Vice Chair Comp: $600kMr. James Sottile (Age 63)Executive VP, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary Comp: $1.37MMs. Siobhan Lane (Age 42)Executive VP & Group Chief Executive of Gaming Comp: $1.12MMr. Oliver ChowExecutive VP, CFO & TreasurerMr. Vanja Kalabic (Age 41)Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer Mr. Nick ZangariSenior Vice President of Investor RelationsMr. Stephen E. Richardson (Age 56)Senior VP, Chief Compliance Officer & Director of Corporate Security Mr. Steven StamstadSenior Vice President of Marketing & CommunicationsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsRokuNASDAQ:ROKUParamount GlobalNASDAQ:PARAPearsonNYSE:PSOHasbroNASDAQ:HASBirkenstockNYSE:BIRKView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsRussell Investments Group Ltd.Bought 1,636 shares on 5/8/2024Ownership: 0.048%ProShare Advisors LLCBought 777 shares on 5/8/2024Ownership: 0.023%QRG Capital Management Inc.Bought 2,437 shares on 5/8/2024Ownership: 0.011%US Bancorp DESold 3,698 shares on 5/8/2024Ownership: 0.007%Swiss National BankSold 2,300 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.197%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions LNW Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Light & Wonder stock right now? 11 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Light & Wonder in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LNW shares. View LNW analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Light & Wonder's stock price target for 2024? 11 brokerages have issued 12-month price targets for Light & Wonder's stock. Their LNW share price targets range from $66.00 to $115.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $96.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 0.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for LNW or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have LNW shares performed in 2024? Light & Wonder's stock was trading at $82.11 at the beginning of the year. Since then, LNW stock has increased by 17.5% and is now trading at $96.52. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Light & Wonder's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 8th 2024. View our LNW earnings forecast. How were Light & Wonder's earnings last quarter? Light & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ:LNW) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February, 27th. The company reported $0.73 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.76 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $770 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $748.30 million. Light & Wonder had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 23.68% and a net margin of 5.58%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 12.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.12 earnings per share. What ETFs hold Light & Wonder's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Light & Wonder (NASDAQ:LNW) stock in their portfolio include iBET Sports Betting & Gaming ETF (IBET), AdvisorShares Vice ETF (VICE), VanEck Gaming ETF (BJK), Invesco Leisure and Entertainment ETF (PEJ), Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF (BETZ), B.A.D. Etf (BAD), First Trust S-Network Streaming and Gaming ETF (BNGE) and First Trust Mid Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund (FNY). Who are Light & Wonder's major shareholders? Light & Wonder's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Principal Financial Group Inc. (0.38%), Perpetual Ltd (0.30%), Swiss National Bank (0.20%), Retirement Systems of Alabama (0.13%), BNP Paribas Financial Markets (0.10%) and Texas Permanent School Fund Corp (0.09%). Insiders that own company stock include Antonia Korsanos, Fine Capital Partners, LP, Hamish Mclennan, James Sottile, Jamie Odell, Maria T Vullo, Oliver Chow, Siobhan Lane and Vanja Kalabic. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Light & Wonder? Shares of LNW 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NASDAQ:LNW) was last updated on 5/8/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersThe #1 Biotech Stock to Watch in 2024 is Attacking Viruses in a Unique WaySmallcaps DailyTech GIANT’s Plans to Revolutionize Crypto…Crypto 101 MediaAI “wealth window” is closing June 25thParadigm PressCharles Payne Demystifies OptionsUnstoppable ProsperityThe AI Stock that’s Disrupting Every IndustryStockEarningsShocking: One AI startup's revenue could surge 4,735%Manward Press[URGENT] DO NOT Touch These AI Stocks!Weiss RatingsHe Is Giving Away BitcoinCrypto Swap Profits Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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