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Light & Wonder Q2 2025 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q2 2025 earnings summary6 Aug, 2025

Executive summary

  • Achieved earnings and margin growth across all business segments in Q2 2025, despite a 1% revenue decline to $809 million, with strong performance in iGaming and SciPlay and successful Grover integration.

  • Completed Grover Charitable Gaming acquisition for $850 million upfront and up to $200 million in contingent payments, adding over 600 units and accelerating entry into Indiana.

  • Returned $266 million to shareholders via share repurchases in H1 2025; buyback authorization increased by $500 million, with $1.5 billion total program and $950 million capacity remaining.

  • Announced transition to a sole ASX listing by November 2025, with Nasdaq delisting expected and move into ASX 50 anticipated.

  • Maintained 20 consecutive quarters of North American premium installed base growth, adding 845 units sequentially and over 2,700 year-over-year.

Financial highlights

  • Q2 2025 consolidated revenue was $809 million, with $21 million from Grover and record iGaming revenue; net income rose 16% to $95 million.

  • Consolidated AEBITDA increased 7% year-over-year to $352 million, with a 44% margin (up 400 bps); Adjusted NPATA per share rose 11% to $1.58.

  • Free cash flow was $29 million, impacted by a $73 million legal settlement; normalized free cash flow exceeded $100 million.

  • H1 2025 revenue was $1.6 billion, flat year-over-year; net income up 8% to $177 million.

  • Cash and cash equivalents at quarter-end were $136 million; $1.0 billion available under the revolver.

Outlook and guidance

  • FY 2025 consolidated AEBITDA guidance set at $1.43–$1.47 billion, including ~$65 million from Grover; Adjusted NPATA guidance at $550–$575 million.

  • Q3 2025 consolidated EBITDA growth expected in low double digits year-over-year, with further acceleration in Q4.

  • Committed to long-term target of $2 billion EBITDA by 2028, with ongoing investments in new markets and studio expansion.

  • Ongoing operational efficiency initiatives and cost controls expected to mitigate near-term cost pressures from tariffs.

  • No significant impact expected from discontinuation of Live Casino operations on long-term iGaming growth.

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