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Brightstar Lottery (BRSL)


Market Price (12/18/2025): $15.7 | Market Cap: $3.1 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Casinos & Gaming

Brightstar Lottery (BRSL)


Market Price (12/18/2025): $15.7
Market Cap: $3.1 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Casinos & Gaming

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 32%, Dividend Yield is 23%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 28%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -67%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -82%
Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 79%
1 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 26%
  Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.8%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -11%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 16%
  Key risks
BRSL key risks include [1] a substantial debt burden and [2] ongoing legal action from a 2024 data security breach.
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 32%
  
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Markets & Betting, and Fintech & Digital Payments. Themes include Prediction Markets, and Digital Payments.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 32%, Dividend Yield is 23%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 28%
1 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 26%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 16%
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 32%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Markets & Betting, and Fintech & Digital Payments. Themes include Prediction Markets, and Digital Payments.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -67%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -82%
6 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 79%
7 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.8%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -11%
8 Key risks
BRSL key risks include [1] a substantial debt burden and [2] ongoing legal action from a 2024 data security breach.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

BRSL Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

AI Generated Analysis | Feedback

1. Lower-than-expected revenue in Q3 2025. Despite reporting an earnings per share (EPS) that significantly surpassed analyst estimates, Brightstar Lottery's revenue of $629 million for the third quarter of 2025 fell short of the consensus estimate of approximately $647.1 million. This revenue miss likely contributed to investor disappointment.

2. Negative market sentiment following mixed Q3 results. While pre-market trading initially showed a slight upward movement, the stock had already declined 8.2% in the month leading up to the November 4, 2025, Q3 earnings release, and further dropped approximately 9% after the mixed results were announced. This indicates an overall negative market reaction to the comprehensive financial performance.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
BRSL Return17%72%-19%25%-33%13%54%
Peers Return92%36%-28%65%2%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%14%108%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
BRSL Win Rate58%58%33%67%33%58% 
Peers Win Rate52%54%38%60%54%65% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
BRSL Max Drawdown-74%-9%-46%-1%-35%-17% 
Peers Max Drawdown-53%-17%-46%-13%-13%-20% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: LNW, INSE, ACEL, DKNG.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/17/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventBRSLS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-52.5%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven110.4%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven291 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-75.2%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven302.6%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven267 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-62.8%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven169.0%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven809 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-85.3%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven582.6%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days1480 days

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In The Past

Brightstar Lottery's stock fell -52.5% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 11/9/2021. A -52.5% loss requires a 110.4% gain to breakeven.

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
BBWI_11302025_Dip_Buyer_1M_Insider_Buying_GTE_1Mil_EBITp+DE11302025BBWIBath & Body WorksDip BuyDB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider Buying
Buying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap
12.8%12.8%0.0%
HRB_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025HRBH&R BlockDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
5.4%5.4%-0.1%
LRN_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025LRNStrideDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
3.2%3.2%-4.4%
ABNB_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025ABNBAirbnbDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
15.5%15.5%0.0%
MTN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025MTNVail ResortsDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
15.3%15.3%-1.6%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
BBWI_11302025_Dip_Buyer_1M_Insider_Buying_GTE_1Mil_EBITp+DE11302025BBWIBath & Body WorksDip BuyDB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider Buying
Buying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap
12.8%12.8%0.0%
HRB_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025HRBH&R BlockDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
5.4%5.4%-0.1%
LRN_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025LRNStrideDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
3.2%3.2%-4.4%
ABNB_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025ABNBAirbnbDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
15.5%15.5%0.0%
MTN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025MTNVail ResortsDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
15.3%15.3%-1.6%

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Financials

BRSLLNWINSEACELDKNGMedian
NameBrightst.Light & .Inspired.Accel En.DraftKin. 
Mkt Price15.68-9.0611.0234.0513.35
Mkt Cap3.17.20.30.916.93.1
Rev LTM2,4943,2213101,3075,4582,494
Op Inc LTM6588303899-30799
FCF LTM1103891839532110
FCF 3Y Avg5372668527878
CFO LTM39467758133668394
CFO 3Y Avg81253745134203203

Growth & Margins

BRSLLNWINSEACELDKNGMedian
NameBrightst.Light & .Inspired.Accel En.DraftKin. 
Rev Chg LTM-1.8%1.9%4.9%8.0%18.5%4.9%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-11.1%10.3%5.4%14.5%45.2%10.3%
Rev Chg Q7.3%2.9%11.7%9.1%4.4%7.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.8%0.8%3.0%2.1%0.9%1.8%
Op Mgn LTM26.4%25.8%12.3%7.6%-5.6%12.3%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg29.9%23.3%11.5%8.3%-15.5%11.5%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.9%1.1%1.1%0.1%0.5%0.9%
CFO/Rev LTM15.8%21.0%18.6%10.2%12.2%15.8%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg34.0%17.3%14.6%11.0%3.0%14.6%
FCF/Rev LTM4.4%12.1%5.7%3.0%9.7%5.7%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg22.3%8.5%2.4%4.3%0.1%4.3%

Valuation

BRSLLNWINSEACELDKNGMedian
NameBrightst.Light & .Inspired.Accel En.DraftKin. 
Mkt Cap3.17.20.30.916.93.1
P/S1.32.20.90.73.41.3
P/EBIT5.98.87.59.4-75.87.5
P/E11.117.74.821.5-69.411.1
P/CFO8.510.44.77.027.88.5
Total Yield31.9%5.7%21.0%4.7%-1.4%5.7%
Dividend Yield22.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg11.5%3.6%2.6%5.5%0.2%3.6%
D/E1.30.71.40.60.10.7
Net D/E0.80.71.20.30.00.7

Returns

BRSLLNWINSEACELDKNGMedian
NameBrightst.Light & .Inspired.Accel En.DraftKin. 
1M Rtn-1.9%-22.3%11.4%18.1%14.8%
3M Rtn-4.1%--1.2%0.3%-20.1%-2.7%
6M Rtn28.6%-18.7%-2.2%-14.0%8.3%
12M Rtn10.5%-1.7%-2.9%-16.4%-0.6%
3Y Rtn-9.8%--27.5%43.7%180.9%16.9%
1M Excs Rtn-2.6%-21.5%10.7%17.4%14.1%
3M Excs Rtn-6.0%--4.8%-2.4%-22.7%-5.4%
6M Excs Rtn16.2%-6.4%-14.6%-26.4%-4.1%
12M Excs Rtn-5.3%--12.9%-17.5%-25.7%-15.2%
3Y Excs Rtn-81.6%--95.3%-34.9%69.5%-58.2%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Operating and facilities management contracts, gross2,494    
Product sales171    
Systems, software, and other54    
Upfront license fee amortization-189    
Corporate and Other 0   
Global Gaming 1,4231,1128371,739
Global Lottery 2,5932,8122,1642,293
PlayDigital 209165115 
Total2,5304,2254,0893,1164,032


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity4,858,980
Short Interest: % Change Since 11152025-8.8%
Average Daily Volume1,951,308
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.49
Basic Shares Quantity195,000,000
Short % of Basic Shares2.5%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
9302025110420256-K 9/30/2025
630202572920256-K 6/30/2025
331202551320256-K 3/31/2025
12312024225202520-F 12/31/2024
9302024111220246-K 9/30/2024
630202473020246-K 6/30/2024
331202451420246-K 3/31/2024
12312023312202420-F 12/31/2023
9302023103120236-K 9/30/2023
630202380120236-K 6/30/2023
331202350920236-K 3/31/2023
12312022228202320-F 12/31/2022
9302022110820226-K 9/30/2022
630202280220226-K 6/30/2022
331202251020226-K 3/31/2022
12312021303202220-F 12/31/2021