PlayAGS (AGS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

PlayAGS, Inc. (NYSE: AGS) is a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of slot machines, casino management systems and table game products. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, the company designs, produces and markets a diverse range of gaming content for brick-and-mortar casinos and digital platforms. Through its proprietary hardware and software solutions, PlayAGS delivers both traditional Class III gaming machines and Class II electronic bingo devices, alongside customized table products and services that enhance player engagement and operator efficiency.

The company’s product portfolio spans video reel, video poker and mechanical slot cabinets, as well as electronic table games such as electronic Blackjack, Roulette and Craps. In addition, PlayAGS offers its patented iCompete tournaments, which enable networked progressive jackpot play and skill-based competitions across multiple properties. Its proprietary Player Account Management (PAM) and casino management system provide real-time data analytics, remote monitoring and cashless wagering options, allowing operators to optimize floor performance and deliver a unified player experience.

Founded in 2005 as Automatic Gaming Systems, the company went public in 2006 and rebranded as PlayAGS in 2022 to reflect its expanded focus on digital gaming and interactive content. Over the years, PlayAGS has broadened its geographic footprint by forging partnerships in the United States, Canada, Latin America and select international markets. The company maintains manufacturing and R&D facilities in Nevada and Texas, and supports a network of field service teams and sales representatives to ensure responsive customer service and continuous product innovation.

PlayAGS is led by Chief Executive Officer David Lopez, who joined the company in 2021 with extensive experience in gaming operations and technology. Under his leadership, the executive team has focused on strengthening the company’s digital transformation, enhancing cross-platform connectivity and accelerating the roll-out of new game titles. PlayAGS continues to pursue strategic alliances and product enhancements aimed at delivering differentiated gaming experiences to casino operators and their patrons around the world.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $12.48 to $12.50
• 50-Day Range: $12.08 to $12.50
• 52-Week Range: $11.22 to $12.51
• Volume: 1.05 million shs
• Average Volume: 332,681 shs
• Market Capitalization: $515.75 million
• P/E Ratio: 10.68
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $12.50
• Consensus Rating: Hold

PlayAGS Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

PlayAGS scored higher than 77% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 88th out of 286 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

PlayAGS has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

PlayAGS has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 122.58%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for PlayAGS are expected to grow by 122.58% in the coming year, from $0.31 to $0.69 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of PlayAGS is 10.68, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.69.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of PlayAGS is 10.68, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 20.78.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

PlayAGS has a P/B Ratio of 4.55. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.68% of the float of PlayAGS has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

PlayAGS has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in PlayAGS has recently increased by 2.88%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

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

Dividend Yield

PlayAGS does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

PlayAGS does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 4.3 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.30

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.68% of the float of PlayAGS has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

PlayAGS has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in PlayAGS has recently increased by 2.88%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.33

News Sentiment

PlayAGS has a news sentiment score of 0.33. 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 0.68 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for PlayAGS this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

3 people have added PlayAGS to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

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

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 3.10% of the stock of PlayAGS is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

77.44% of the stock of PlayAGS is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

AGS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have AGS shares performed this year?

PlayAGS's stock was trading at $11.53 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, AGS shares have increased by 8.4% and is now trading at $12.50.

How were PlayAGS's earnings last quarter?

PlayAGS, Inc. (NYSE:AGS) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, March, 6th. The company reported $1.03 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.15 by $0.88. The business had revenue of $102.98 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $99.49 million. PlayAGS had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 54.56% and a net margin of 12.83%.

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 $16.00-$18.00 per share. Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank Securities, Jefferies, Macquarie Capital, BofA Merrill Lynch, Citigroup, Nomura, Stifel and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey acted as the underwriters for the IPO and Roth Capital Partners, Union Gaming, The Williams Capital Group and Apollo Global Securities were co-managers.

How do I buy shares of PlayAGS?

Shares of AGS 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 PlayAGS own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that PlayAGS investors own include DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), Waste Connections (WCN), American Water Works (AWK), The RMR Group (RMR), AU Optronics (AUOTY), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC) and Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 3/06/2025
• Today: 7/07/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: GAMING
• Sub-Industry: Misc.
• Current Symbol: NYSE:AGS
• CIK: 1593548
• Web: www.playags.com
• Phone: 702-722-6700
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 770
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $12.50
• High Stock Price Target: $12.50
• Low Stock Price Target: $12.50
• Potential Upside/Downside: 0.0%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
• Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.17
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 10.68
• Forward P/E Ratio: 40.32
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $51.65 million
• Net Margins: 12.83%
• Pretax Margin: 4.76%
• Return on Equity: 54.56%
• Return on Assets: 7.35%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 4.51
• Current Ratio: 3.97
• Quick Ratio: 3.26

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $394.86 million
• Price / Sales: 1.31
• Cash Flow: $3.40 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 3.68
• Book Value: $2.75 per share
• Price / Book: 4.55

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 41,260,000
• Free Float: 39,979,000
• Market Cap: $515.75 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.46