NYSE:AGS

PlayAGS - AGS Stock Forecast, Price & News

$5.13

-0.12 (-2.29%)

(As of 11/30/2022 11:44 AM ET)

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Today's Range: $5.12
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$5.22
50-Day Range: $5.05
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$7.12
52-Week Range: $4.21
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$8.68

Volume: 1,563 shs
Average Volume: 640,764 shs
Market Capitalization: $193.71 million

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $12.20

PlayAGS MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.80 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 137.4% Upside
$12.20 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
2.52% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: -1.87
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$41.04 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing
From ($0.37) to ($0.07) Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.24 out of 5 stars

Consumer Discretionary Sector

135th out of 272 stocks

Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries Industry

4th out of 9 stocks

3.4

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
PlayAGS 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/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $12.20, PlayAGS has a forecasted upside of 137.4% from its current price of $5.14.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
PlayAGS has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
2.52% 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 2.1, 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 29.96%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
PlayAGS does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
PlayAGS does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

4.3

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
PlayAGS has received a 63.42% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Physical diseases" impact, which is false driven by its "Diclofenamide", "Clinical research services for physical health", and "Preclinical research services for physical health" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for PlayAGS is -1.87.

1.2

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
PlayAGS has a news sentiment score of 0.14. 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 0.55 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for PlayAGS this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 1 people have searched for AGS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, PlayAGS insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $41,040,380.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 3.00% of the stock of PlayAGS is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
88.94% of the stock of PlayAGS is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.6

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for PlayAGS are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.37) to ($0.07) per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of PlayAGS is -9.52, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of PlayAGS is -9.52, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
PlayAGS has a P/B Ratio of 4.39. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About PlayAGS (NYSE:AGS) Stock

AGS 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.

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AGS Stock News Headlines

November 15, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

AGS ANNOUNCES PRICING OF SECONDARY OFFERING

November 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

AGS ANNOUNCES PROPOSED SECONDARY OFFERING

November 11, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

PlayAGS Third Quarter 2022 Earnings: Beats Expectations

November 8, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

AGS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2022 RESULTS

October 29, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Owning 47% shares,institutional owners seem interested in PlayAGS, Inc. (NYSE:AGS),

October 18, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

AGS to Report Third Quarter 2022 Results on Tuesday, November 8, 2022

October 8, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

Stocks To Watch: Inflation Reads And Bank Earnings To Dominate The Action - Seeking Alpha

October 5, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

PlayAGS, Inc. (NYSE:AGS): Is Breakeven Near? - Yahoo Finance

October 5, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

PlayAGS, Inc. (NYSE:AGS): Is Breakeven Near?

October 3, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

The Global Slot Machine Market is expected to grow by $9.77 bn during 2022-2026, accelerating at a CAGR of 12.3% during the forecast period - Yahoo Finance

October 1, 2022 | fool.com

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September 19, 2022 | reuters.com

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September 10, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

PlayAGS slides 17% after terminating acquisition talks with Inspired Entertainment

September 8, 2022 | benzinga.com

Amylyx Pharma (NASDAQ:AMLX), PlayAGS (NYSE:AGS) – Dow Drops 100 Points; US Jobless Claims Fall Further La - Benzinga

September 8, 2022 | benzinga.com

PlayAGS (NYSE:AGS) – PlayAGS shares are trading lower after the company said M&A discussions have conclud - Benzinga

September 6, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

The Return Trends At PlayAGS (NYSE:AGS) Look Promising - Yahoo Finance

August 29, 2022 | benzinga.com

PlayAGS's Return on Invested Capital Overview - Benzinga

August 18, 2022 | nasdaq.com

Investors Will Want PlayAGS' (NYSE:AGS) Growth In ROCE To Persist

August 17, 2022 | au.finance.yahoo.com

PlayAGS, Inc.'s (NYSE:AGS) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 94% Above Its Share Price - Yahoo Finance Australia

August 16, 2022 | uk.investing.com

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August 15, 2022 | nasdaq.com

Consumer Sector Update for 08/15/2022: RGS, AGS, INSE, ACI, XLP, XLY - Nasdaq

August 14, 2022 | marketwatch.com

PlayAGS Trading Halted, Shares 25% Higher

August 14, 2022 | ca.finance.yahoo.com

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August 14, 2022 | ca.finance.yahoo.com

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AGS Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 11/08/2022
Today: 11/30/2022
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2022
Next Earnings (Estimated): 3/09/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Miscellaneous manufacturing industries
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Current Symbol: NYSE:AGS
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1593548
Web: www.playags.com
Phone: 702-722-6700
Fax: N/A
Employees: N/A
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: $12.20
High Stock Price Forecast: $15.00
Low Stock Price Forecast: $9.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +137.8%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.80
Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): ($0.54)
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $-22,570,000.00
Net Margins: -6.60%
Pretax Margin: -7.06%
Return on Equity: -28.50%
Return on Assets: -1.60%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 12.46
Current Ratio: 2.39
Quick Ratio: 1.80

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $259.70 million
Price / Sales: 0.75
Cash Flow: $1.69 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 3.04
Book Value: $1.17 per share
Price / Book: 4.38

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 37,760,000
Free Float: 36,626,000
Market Cap: $193.71 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 2.39

Key Executives

Mr. 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 Boguslawski
Chief Marketing Officer & Exec. VP of Investor Relations

Mr. Victor J. Gallo (Age 52)
Gen. Counsel, Sec. & Compliance Officer

Key Competitors

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Insiders & Institutions

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AGS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell PlayAGS stock right now?: 5 Wall Street research 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 research analysts is that investors should "buy" AGS shares.
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What is PlayAGS's stock price forecast for 2023?: 5 analysts have issued 12 month target prices for PlayAGS's shares. Their AGS share price forecasts range from $9.00 to $15.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $12.20 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 137.4% from the stock's current price.
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How have AGS shares performed in 2022?: PlayAGS's stock was trading at $6.79 at the start of the year. Since then, AGS stock has decreased by 24.3% and is now trading at $5.14.
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Are investors shorting PlayAGS?: PlayAGS saw a increase in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 718,300 shares, an increase of 30.0% from the October 31st total of 552,700 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 338,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.1 days. Currently, 2.5% of the company's shares are sold short.
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When is PlayAGS's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, March 9th 2023.
View our AGS earnings forecast.
How were PlayAGS's earnings last quarter?: PlayAGS Inc (NYSE:AGS) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November, 8th. The company reported $0.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.03) by $0.04. The company earned $78.26 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $75.79 million. PlayAGS had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 28.50% and a negative net margin of 6.60%.

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 IPO on Friday, January 26th 2018. The company issued 10,300,000 shares at a price of $16.00-$18.00 per share. Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank Securities, Jefferies, Macquarie Capital, BofA Merrill Lynch, Citigroup, Nomura, Stifel and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey served 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 variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Renaissance Technologies LLC (3.39%), Vanguard Group Inc. (3.28%), Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund (2.32%), BlackRock Inc. (2.27%), ING Groep NV (2.25%) and Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust (1.18%).
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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.
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What is PlayAGS's stock price today?: One share of AGS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $5.14.
How much money does PlayAGS make?: PlayAGS (NYSE:AGS) has a market capitalization of $194.09 million and generates $259.70 million in revenue each year. The company earns $-22,570,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.54) 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.

This page (NYSE:AGS) was last updated on 11/30/2022 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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