NASDAQ:LNW Light & Wonder (LNW) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Top Project Outperforms BTC in 2023… (From Crypto 101 Media) (Ad) Free LNW Stock Alerts $102.09 -1.89 (-1.82%) (As of 03/28/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$101.84▼$105.4850-Day Range$80.38▼$107.2052-Week Range$56.01▼$108.90Volume698,559 shsAverage Volume578,729 shsMarket Capitalization$9.17 billionP/E Ratio58.01Dividend 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/Downside5.2% Downside$96.75 Price TargetShort InterestBearish5.18% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.42Based on 7 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$760,427 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth35.01%From $3.77 to $5.09 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.2.16 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector189th out of 270 stocksComputer Integrated Systems Design Industry17th out of 36 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.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $96.75, Light & Wonder has a forecasted downside of 5.2% from its current price of $102.09.Amount of Analyst CoverageLight & Wonder has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted5.18% 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 8.2.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Light & Wonder has recently increased by 52.15%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. 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 3.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLight & Wonder has a news sentiment score of 0.42. 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 0.61 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Light & Wonder this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search Interest8 people have searched for LNW on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 167% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows4 people have added Light & Wonder to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 33% 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 2.00% 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. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Light & Wonder are expected to grow by 35.01% in the coming year, from $3.77 to $5.09 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Light & Wonder is 58.01, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 146.41.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Light & Wonder is 58.01, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 19.47.Price to Book Value per Share RatioLight & Wonder has a P/B Ratio of 12.01. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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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 HeadlinesMarch 17, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: Light & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ:LNW) CAO Sells 1,149 Shares of StockMarch 8, 2024 | marketbeat.comHow to Invest in Casino Stocks: Pros and Cons and More (LNW)Ready to invest in the heady world of casino stocks? Learn how to invest in casino stocks and “Sin City” with MarketBeat.March 28, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)Top Project Outperforms BTC in 2023…According to a recently published report… One DeFi protocol boasted gains over 100% during one of the biggest crashes the crypto market has ever seen. And now, this crypto coin is set to soar in the parabolic bull run projected in 2024.March 27, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLight & Wonder (NASDAQ:LNW) Coverage Initiated by Analysts at MizuhoMarch 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 | americanbankingnews.comShort Interest in Light & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ:LNW) Expands By 7.1%March 20, 2024 | msn.comSlot machine maker accuses Vegas company of producing ‘cheap knockoff’March 28, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)Top Project Outperforms BTC in 2023…According to a recently published report… One DeFi protocol boasted gains over 100% during one of the biggest crashes the crypto market has ever seen. And now, this crypto coin is set to soar in the parabolic bull run projected in 2024.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 EntryMarch 11, 2024 | realmoney.thestreet.comLight & Wonder just downgraded at Redburn Atlantic, here's whyMarch 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInsider Sells Shares of Light & Wonder Inc (LNW)March 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLNW Mar 2024 100.000 putMarch 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLight & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ:LNW) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price TargetsFebruary 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLight & Wonder Full Year 2023 Earnings: EPS Misses ExpectationsFebruary 28, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comLight & Wonder: Strong EBITDA Growth and Market Outperformance Justify Buy RatingFebruary 28, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Consumer Cyclical Companies: Cracker Barrel (CBRL) and Light & Wonder (LNW)February 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ4 2023 Light & Wonder Inc Earnings CallFebruary 28, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comLight & Wonder Q4 Analysis: A Balanced Hold Rating Amid Mixed Financial SignalsFebruary 27, 2024 | sfgate.comLight & Wonder: Q4 Earnings SnapshotFebruary 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLight & Wonder (NASDAQ:LNW) Surprises With Strong Q4See 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 Earnings2/27/2024Today3/28/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/14/2024Fiscal 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-5.2%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.55 Research Coverage11 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.76 Trailing P/E Ratio58.01 Forward P/E Ratio27.08 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 / Sales3.16 Cash Flow$5.94 per share Price / Cash Flow17.20 Book Value$8.50 per share Price / Book12.01Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares89,830,000Free Float88,032,000Market Cap$9.17 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.77 Beginner's Guide to Pot Stock InvestingClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to pot stock investing and which pot companies show the most promise. 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 CompetitorsThe Liberty SiriusXM GroupNASDAQ:LSXMKThe Liberty SiriusXM GroupNASDAQ:LSXMAToroNYSE:TTCRokuNASDAQ:ROKUCaesars EntertainmentNASDAQ:CZRView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsNomura Holdings Inc.Sold 34,616 shares on 3/27/2024Ownership: 0.325%PNC Financial Services Group Inc.Sold 103 shares on 3/22/2024Ownership: 0.001%Vanguard Group Inc.Sold 226,291 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 9.937%James SottileSold 1,549 sharesTotal: $156,681.35 ($101.15/share)Siobhan LaneSold 3,566 sharesTotal: $359,203.18 ($100.73/share)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 twelve months. 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 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Light & Wonder's shares. 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 that the stock has a possible downside of 5.2%. 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 shares have increased by 24.3% and is now trading at $102.09. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Light & Wonder? Light & Wonder saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 4,610,000 shares, an increase of 52.1% from the February 29th total of 3,030,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 565,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 8.2 days. Currently, 5.2% of the shares of the stock are sold short. View Light & Wonder's Short Interest. When is Light & Wonder's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 14th 2024. View our LNW earnings forecast. How were Light & Wonder's earnings last quarter? Light & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ:LNW) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, February, 27th. The company reported $0.73 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.76 by $0.03. The firm earned $770 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates 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 quarterly revenue was up 12.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior 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), Invesco Leisure and Entertainment ETF (PEJ), Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF (BETZ), VanEck Gaming ETF (BJK), B.A.D. Etf (BAD), Invesco S&P MidCap Quality ETF (XMHQ), Invesco S&P MidCap Value with Momentum ETF (XMVM) and Syntax Stratified MidCap ETF (SMDY). Who are Light & Wonder's major shareholders? Light & Wonder's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.91%), Vanguard Group Inc. (9.94%), Fine Capital Partners L.P. (9.40%), Capital Research Global Investors (3.45%), Norges Bank (1.68%) and Burgundy Asset Management Ltd. (1.44%). 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. 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