NYSE:AGS PlayAGS (AGS) Stock Forecast, Price & News $5.99 +0.01 (+0.17%) (As of 02:27 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$5.93▼$6.0750-Day Range$4.86▼$7.3052-Week Range$4.21▼$8.40Volume109,716 shsAverage Volume579,614 shsMarket Capitalization$227.14 millionP/E Ratio59.91Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$11.33 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability PlayAGS MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.80 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside90.8% Upside$11.33 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.77% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-0.82Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.31Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$11,600 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth1,500.00%From $0.01 to $0.16 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.97 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector11th out of 267 stocksMiscellaneous Manufacturing Industries Industry1st out of 8 stocks 3.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingPlayAGS has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.80, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $11.33, PlayAGS has a forecasted upside of 90.8% from its current price of $5.94.Amount of Analyst CoveragePlayAGS has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.77% of the outstanding shares of PlayAGS have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverPlayAGS has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in PlayAGS has recently decreased by 38.95%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldPlayAGS does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthPlayAGS does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 3.3 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScorePlayAGS has received a 35.01% net impact score from Upright. MACOM Technology Solutions seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Taxes", "Jobs", and "Knowledge infrastructure". The positive contribution in the "Knowledge infrastructure" impact category is mostly driven by its "Network signal amplifiers", "Network switches", and "Diodes" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for PlayAGS is -0.82. Previous Next 2.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentPlayAGS has a news sentiment score of 1.31. 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 0.57 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for PlayAGS this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search Interest4 people have searched for AGS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added PlayAGS to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, PlayAGS insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $11,600.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 3.10% of the stock of PlayAGS is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions81.29% of the stock of PlayAGS is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for PlayAGS are expected to grow by 1,500.00% in the coming year, from $0.01 to $0.16 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of PlayAGS is 59.41, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 135.08.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of PlayAGS is 59.41, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 12.49.Price to Book Value per Share RatioPlayAGS has a P/B Ratio of 4.53. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About PlayAGS (NYSE:AGS) StockAGS is a global company focused on creating a diverse mix of entertaining gaming experiences for every kind of player. Their roots are firmly planted in the Class II Native American gaming market, but their customer-centric culture and growth have helped them branch out to become a leading all-inclusive commercial gaming supplier. Powered by high-performing Class II and Class III slot products, an expansive table products portfolio, highly rated social casino solutions for players and operators, and best-in-class service, they offer an unmatched value proposition for their casino partners.Read More Receive AGS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for PlayAGS and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address AGS Stock News HeadlinesMay 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHere is What to Know Beyond Why PlayAGS, Inc. (AGS) is a Trending StockMay 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs There An Opportunity With PlayAGS, Inc.'s (NYSE:AGS) 50% Undervaluation?June 8, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)New "Mined in America" Lithium Opportunities?The average electric vehicle needs 138 pounds of lithium carbonate for its battery components. But China currently controls the entire lithium supply chain.May 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comPlayAGS (NYSE:AGS) Price Target Cut to $9.00 by Analysts at Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftMay 20, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAdam Chibib Purchases 2,000 Shares of PlayAGS Inc (NYSE:AGS) StockMay 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs Trending Stock PlayAGS, Inc. (AGS) a Buy Now?May 18, 2023 | msn.comDeutsche Bank Maintains PlayAGS (AGS) Hold RecommendationMay 17, 2023 | msn.comAnalyst Expectations for PlayAGS's FutureJune 8, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)New "Mined in America" Lithium Opportunities?The average electric vehicle needs 138 pounds of lithium carbonate for its battery components. But China currently controls the entire lithium supply chain.May 17, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comPlayAGS (NYSE:AGS) Stock Rating Upgraded by Jefferies Financial GroupMay 16, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comDeutsche Bank Sticks to Its Hold Rating for Playags (AGS)May 16, 2023 | nasdaq.comJefferies Upgrades PlayAGS (AGS)May 15, 2023 | msn.comPlayAGS is called severely undervalued by JefferiesMay 15, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comPlayAGS Inc (NYSE:AGS) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from AnalystsMay 13, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comB. Riley Equities Analysts Increase Earnings Estimates for PlayAGS Inc (NYSE:AGS)May 11, 2023 | msn.comCredit Suisse Reiterates PlayAGS (AGS) Outperform RecommendationMay 10, 2023 | finanznachrichten.dePlayAGS, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2023 ResultsMay 10, 2023 | msn.comPlayAGS: Q1 Earnings InsightsMay 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPlayAGS (AGS) Q1 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street EstimatesMay 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAGS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2023 RESULTSMay 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWith 53% ownership, PlayAGS, Inc. (NYSE:AGS) boasts of strong institutional backingMay 9, 2023 | msn.comPlayAGS (AGS) Gears Up to Post Q1 Earnings: What to ExpectMay 4, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comPlayAGS Inc (NYSE:AGS) Sees Large Drop in Short InterestMay 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPlayAGS (AGS) Stock Moves -0.38%: What You Should KnowMay 2, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comPlayAGS (AGS) Set to Announce Quarterly Earnings on TuesdayApril 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAre Consumer Discretionary Stocks Lagging PlayAGS (AGS) This Year?April 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPlayAGS (AGS) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should KnowSee More Headlines AGS Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AGS Company Calendar Last Earnings5/09/2023Today6/08/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)8/14/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Miscellaneous manufacturing industries Sub-IndustryN/A SectorConsumer Discretionary Current SymbolNYSE:AGS CUSIPN/A CIK1593548 Webwww.playags.com Phone702-722-6700FaxN/AEmployeesN/AYear FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$11.33 High Stock Price Forecast$15.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$9.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+88.3%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.80 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.10 Trailing P/E Ratio60.21 Forward P/E Ratio602.00 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-8,030,000.00 Net Margins1.32% Pretax Margin0.11% Return on Equity9.13% Return on Assets0.62% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio9.99 Current Ratio2.99 Quick Ratio2.20 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$309.44 million Price / Sales0.74 Cash Flow$2.33 per share Price / Cash Flow2.58 Book Value$1.31 per share Price / Book4.60Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares37,920,000Free Float36,742,000Market Cap$228.28 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta2.37 Key ExecutivesMr. David B. Lopez (Age 44)CEO, Pres & Director Mr. Kimo Akiona (Age 44)CFO, Chief Accounting Officer & Treasurer Mr. Sigmund Lee (Age 47)Chief Technology Officer Ms. Julia BoguslawskiChief Marketing Officer & Exec. VP of Investor RelationsMr. Victor J. Gallo (Age 52)Gen. Counsel, Sec. & Compliance Officer Key CompetitorsGolden Heaven GroupNASDAQ:GDHGJAKKS PacificNASDAQ:JAKKSkillzNYSE:SKLZUniversal Technical InstituteNYSE:UTISmart Share GlobalNYSE:EMView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsAmeriprise Financial Inc.Sold 49,031 shares on 5/22/2023Ownership: 3.508%JPMorgan Chase & Co.Bought 273,268 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.732%Adam ChibibBought 2,000 shares on 5/17/2023Total: $11,600.00 ($5.80/share)State Street CorpSold 2,300 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 0.285%Penn Capital Management Company LLCSold 10,646 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 0.071%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions AGS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell PlayAGS stock right now? 5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for PlayAGS in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" AGS shares. View AGS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is PlayAGS's stock price forecast for 2023? 5 brokerages have issued twelve-month target prices for PlayAGS's stock. Their AGS share price forecasts range from $9.00 to $15.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $11.33 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 88.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for AGS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have AGS shares performed in 2023? PlayAGS's stock was trading at $5.10 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, AGS shares have increased by 18.0% and is now trading at $6.02. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting PlayAGS? PlayAGS saw a decrease in short interest in the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,050,000 shares, a decrease of 39.0% from the April 30th total of 1,720,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 785,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.3 days. View PlayAGS's Short Interest. When is PlayAGS's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, August 14th 2023. View our AGS earnings forecast. How were PlayAGS's earnings last quarter? PlayAGS Inc (NYSE:AGS) released its earnings results on Tuesday, May, 9th. The company reported ($0.01) earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.08) by $0.07. The business had revenue of $83.18 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $77.50 million. PlayAGS had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.13% and a net margin of 1.32%. What is David Lopez's approval rating as PlayAGS's CEO? 138 employees have rated PlayAGS Chief Executive Officer David Lopez on Glassdoor.com. David Lopez has an approval rating of 95% among the company's employees. This puts David Lopez in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. 81.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at PlayAGS to a friend. What other stocks do shareholders of PlayAGS own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other PlayAGS investors own include Sorrento Therapeutics (SRNE), Energy Transfer (ET), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX), Earthstone Energy (ESTE), Allena Pharmaceuticals (ALNA), Helix Energy Solutions Group (HLX), ConocoPhillips (COP), Gulfport Energy (GPOR) and ImmunoGen (IMGN). When did PlayAGS IPO? (AGS) raised $175 million in an initial public offering 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. What is PlayAGS's stock symbol? PlayAGS trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "AGS." Who are PlayAGS's major shareholders? PlayAGS's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC (8.27%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (3.80%), Ameriprise Financial Inc. (3.51%), Harbert Fund Advisors Inc. (3.24%), BlackRock Inc. (2.55%) and Two Sigma Investments LP (1.98%). Insiders that own company stock include Adam Chibib and Ap Gaming Voteco, Llc. View institutional ownership trends. 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is PlayAGS's stock price today? One share of AGS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $6.02. How much money does PlayAGS make? PlayAGS (NYSE:AGS) has a market capitalization of $228.28 million and generates $309.44 million in revenue each year. The company earns $-8,030,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or $0.10 on an earnings per share basis. How can I contact PlayAGS? PlayAGS's mailing address is 5475 S. DECATUR BLVD. SUITE #100, LAS VEGAS NV, 89118. The official website for the company is www.playags.com. The company can be reached via phone at 702-722-6700 or via email at jboguslawski@playags.com. 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