Should I buy or sell PlayAGS stock right now?

4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for PlayAGS in the last year. There are currently 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 target for 2024?

4 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1 year target prices for PlayAGS's stock. Their AGS share price targets range from $9.00 to $16.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $12.20 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 43.9% 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 2024?

PlayAGS's stock was trading at $8.43 at the beginning of the year. Since then, AGS stock has increased by 0.6% and is now trading at $8.48. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting PlayAGS?

PlayAGS saw a drop in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 431,700 shares, a drop of 23.8% from the March 15th total of 566,500 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 305,800 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.4 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 Tuesday, May 14th 2024. View our AGS earnings forecast .

How were PlayAGS's earnings last quarter?

PlayAGS Inc (NYSE:AGS) announced its earnings results on Thursday, November, 4th. The company reported ($0.05) earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.15) by $0.10. The company had revenue of $67.28 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $63.68 million. PlayAGS had a net margin of 0.12% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 0.69%. During the same quarter last year, the company earned ($0.31) EPS.

What ETF holds PlayAGS's stock?

iBET Sports Betting & Gaming ETF holds 4,000 shares of AGS stock, representing 4.13% of its portfolio.

What guidance has PlayAGS issued on next quarter's earnings?

PlayAGS issued an update on its fourth quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Monday, January, 29th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $92.5 million-$94.5 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $89.4 million.

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?

PlayAGS (AGS) raised $175 million in an initial public offering 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 acted as the underwriters for the IPO and Roth Capital Partners, Union Gaming, The Williams Capital Group and Apollo Global Securities were co-managers.

Who are PlayAGS's major shareholders?

PlayAGS's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.60%). 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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$8.48

-0.02 (-0.24%)

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Today's Range: $8.41
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50-Day Range: $8.48
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52-Week Range: $4.53
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$10.14

Volume: 318,775 shs
Average Volume: 298,612 shs
Market Capitalization: $332.59 million

P/E Ratio: 848.85
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $12.20

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PlayAGS MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 43.9% Upside
$12.20 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
1.10% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: -0.27
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 172.22%
From $0.18 to $0.49 Per Share

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.

4.59 out of 5 stars

Consumer Discretionary Sector

29th out of 265 stocks

Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries Industry

2nd out of 9 stocks

3.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
PlayAGS has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 4 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
PlayAGS has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

5.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
1.10% of the outstanding shares of PlayAGS have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
PlayAGS has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in PlayAGS has recently decreased by 23.80%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving 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.

3.1

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
PlayAGS has received a 31.71% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Mortgages", "Commercial deposit accounts", "Wire transfer services", "Consumer transaction accounts provided by brick and mortar banks", and "Installment loans to small and medium-sized corporations" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for PlayAGS is -0.27.

2.6

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
PlayAGS has a news sentiment score of 1.76. 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 0.52 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.
Search Interest
Only 1 people have searched for AGS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 2 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.

1.7

Company Ownership

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.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for PlayAGS are expected to grow by 172.22% in the coming year, from $0.18 to $0.49 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of PlayAGS is 848.85, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 144.60.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of PlayAGS is 848.85, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 16.50.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
PlayAGS has a P/B Ratio of 4.85. 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 Stock (NYSE:AGS)

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

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March 7, 2024 | finanznachrichten.de

PlayAGS, Inc. Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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March 5, 2024 | investorplace.com

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March 5, 2024 | globenewswire.com

AGS Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

March 5, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

What Wall Street expects from PlayAGS's earnings

March 4, 2024 | benzinga.com

Earnings Outlook For PlayAGS

February 24, 2024 | msn.com

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Caesars Digital and AGS Interactive Celebrate Exclusive Omnichannel Launch of Rakin' Bacon Odyssey in New Jersey

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AGS to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results on Tuesday, March 5, 2024

February 10, 2024 | wsj.com

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February 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

AGS Seals the Deal with iLottery Aggregator EQL Games at ICE London 2024

February 7, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

PlayAGS Subsidiary Revises Credit Agreement, Lowers Interest Rates

February 6, 2024 | msn.com

Playags Inc Establishes New Registrant Financial Obligation

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 11/04/2021
Today: 4/19/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 5/14/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Miscellaneous manufacturing industries
Sub-Industry: N/A
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 Target: $12.20
High Stock Price Target: $16.00
Low Stock Price Target: $9.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +41.9%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $0.01
Trailing P/E Ratio: 860.86
Forward P/E Ratio: 47.78
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $430,000.00
Net Margins: 0.12%
Pretax Margin: 0.48%
Return on Equity: 0.69%
Return on Assets: 0.06%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 8.09
Current Ratio: 3.48
Quick Ratio: 2.72

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $356.54 million
Price / Sales: 0.95
Cash Flow: $2.19 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 3.93
Book Value: $1.75 per share
Price / Book: 4.91

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 39,220,000
Free Float: 38,006,000
Market Cap: $337.29 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 2.40

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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 Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell PlayAGS stock right now?: 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for PlayAGS in the last year. There are currently 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 target for 2024?: 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1 year target prices for PlayAGS's stock. Their AGS share price targets range from $9.00 to $16.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $12.20 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 43.9% 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 2024?: PlayAGS's stock was trading at $8.43 at the beginning of the year. Since then, AGS stock has increased by 0.6% and is now trading at $8.48.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Are investors shorting PlayAGS?: PlayAGS saw a drop in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 431,700 shares, a drop of 23.8% from the March 15th total of 566,500 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 305,800 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.4 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 Tuesday, May 14th 2024.
View our AGS earnings forecast.
How were PlayAGS's earnings last quarter?: PlayAGS Inc (NYSE:AGS) announced its earnings results on Thursday, November, 4th. The company reported ($0.05) earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.15) by $0.10. The company had revenue of $67.28 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $63.68 million. PlayAGS had a net margin of 0.12% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 0.69%. During the same quarter last year, the company earned ($0.31) EPS.
What ETF holds PlayAGS's stock?: iBET Sports Betting & Gaming ETF holds 4,000 shares of AGS stock, representing 4.13% of its portfolio.

What guidance has PlayAGS issued on next quarter's earnings?: PlayAGS issued an update on its fourth quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Monday, January, 29th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $92.5 million-$94.5 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $89.4 million.
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?: PlayAGS (AGS) raised $175 million in an initial public offering 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 acted as the underwriters for the IPO and Roth Capital Partners, Union Gaming, The Williams Capital Group and Apollo Global Securities were co-managers.
Who are PlayAGS's major shareholders?: PlayAGS's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.60%). 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (NYSE:AGS) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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