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Light & Wonder (LNW)


Market Price (12/18/2025): $0 | Market Cap: $0
Sector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Casinos & Gaming

Light & Wonder (LNW)


Market Price (12/18/2025): $0
Market Cap: $0
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 5.7%, FCF Yield is 5.5%
Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 67%
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%
Key risks
LNW key risks include [1] high-stakes intellectual property litigation and related shareholder lawsuits concerning its "Dragon Train" slot machines and [2] the failure to achieve expected benefits from strategic acquisitions and integrations.
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 21%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%
 
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital Content & Streaming, and Experience Economy & Premiumization. Themes include Gaming Content & Platforms, and Travel & Leisure Tech.
 
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.7%, FCF Yield is 5.5%
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 21%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital Content & Streaming, and Experience Economy & Premiumization. Themes include Gaming Content & Platforms, and Travel & Leisure Tech.
4 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 67%
5 Key risks
LNW key risks include [1] high-stakes intellectual property litigation and related shareholder lawsuits concerning its "Dragon Train" slot machines and [2] the failure to achieve expected benefits from strategic acquisitions and integrations.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

LNW Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Between August 31, 2025, and December 18, 2025, Light & Wonder's (LNW) stock experienced a decline of 7.4% due to several key factors.

1. Q2 2025 Revenue Miss and Nasdaq Delisting Announcement: Although released prior to the specified period, the company's Q2 2025 earnings, reported on August 6, 2025, showed revenue of $809 million, falling short of analyst estimates of $851.06 million. Additionally, Light & Wonder announced its intention to transition to a sole listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and delist from Nasdaq by the end of November 2025, a significant structural change that likely created ongoing uncertainty for investors.

2. Q3 2025 Revenue Below Expectations: On November 5, 2025, Light & Wonder reported its Q3 2025 financial results. While adjusted EPS beat analyst expectations, the company's quarterly revenue of $841 million was below the consensus analyst estimates of $866.97 million, which could signal slower-than-anticipated growth to the market.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
LNW Return55%61%-12%40%5%
Peers Return-33%13%-8%-17%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%14%108%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
LNW Win Rate58%58%33%58%67%50% 
Peers Win Rate45%37%53%50%45% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
LNW Max Drawdown-85%-10%-38%-6%-5%-17% 
Peers Max Drawdown-50%-21%-36%-33% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: DOCS, GXO, SAIC, CLVT, FIVN.
[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 KeyEventLNWS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-53.8%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven116.5%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven507 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-86.5%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven639.4%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven181 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-75.6%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven310.1%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven881 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-74.3%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven289.1%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven3,122 days1,480 days

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In The Past

Light & Wonder's stock fell -53.8% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 10/27/2021. A -53.8% loss requires a 116.5% gain to breakeven.

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Trade Ideas

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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%
LNW_10172025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10172025LNWLight & WonderDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
12.4%12.4%-6.2%
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%
LNW_10172025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10172025LNWLight & WonderDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
12.4%12.4%-6.2%

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Peer Comparisons for Light & Wonder

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Financials

LNWDOCSGXOSAICCLVTFIVNMedian
NameLight & .Doximity GXO Logi.Science .ClarivateFive9  
Mkt Price-43.7152.60102.443.5421.1143.71
Mkt Cap7.28.26.04.62.41.65.3
Rev LTM3,22162112,9217,3502,5011,1272,861
Op Inc LTM83024741152417713329
FCF LTM38931277427335127324
FCF 3Y Avg26623019743140995248
CFO LTM677320450466610192458
CFO 3Y Avg537236532462665149497

Growth & Margins

LNWDOCSGXOSAICCLVTFIVNMedian
NameLight & .Doximity GXO Logi.Science .ClarivateFive9  
Rev Chg LTM1.9%20.2%16.9%-0.4%-3.0%12.5%7.2%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg10.3%17.4%13.7%-0.7%-0.5%14.9%12.0%
Rev Chg Q2.9%23.2%7.5%-5.6%0.1%8.2%5.2%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM0.8%5.4%1.9%-1.5%0.0%2.0%1.3%
Op Mgn LTM25.8%39.7%3.2%7.1%7.1%1.2%7.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg23.3%36.9%3.4%7.0%9.1%-5.6%8.0%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM1.1%-0.7%0.1%-0.3%-1.2%2.8%-0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM21.0%51.5%3.5%6.3%24.4%17.1%19.0%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg17.3%43.9%4.9%6.2%25.9%14.7%16.0%
FCF/Rev LTM12.1%50.2%0.6%5.8%13.4%11.3%11.7%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg8.5%42.7%1.9%5.8%15.9%9.5%9.0%

Valuation

LNWDOCSGXOSAICCLVTFIVNMedian
NameLight & .Doximity GXO Logi.Science .ClarivateFive9  
Mkt Cap7.28.26.04.62.41.65.3
P/S2.222.10.50.61.01.71.3
P/EBIT8.855.622.5--79.538.822.5
P/E17.754.368.012.3-6.560.036.0
P/CFO10.442.913.59.84.29.710.1
Total Yield5.7%1.8%1.5%9.7%-15.5%1.7%1.8%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%1.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg3.6%3.0%3.0%-10.6%4.0%3.6%
D/E0.70.00.9-1.80.40.7
Net D/E0.7-0.10.9-1.60.10.7

Returns

LNWDOCSGXOSAICCLVTFIVNMedian
NameLight & .Doximity GXO Logi.Science .ClarivateFive9  
1M Rtn--7.1%9.4%17.6%5.0%12.8%9.4%
3M Rtn--39.9%4.2%0.0%-13.4%-18.6%-13.4%
6M Rtn--23.4%23.0%-1.5%-16.5%-22.8%-16.5%
12M Rtn--17.1%12.0%-9.2%-35.0%-50.6%-17.1%
3Y Rtn-24.6%24.0%-3.6%-57.5%-70.1%-3.6%
1M Excs Rtn--7.9%8.7%16.9%4.3%12.0%8.7%
3M Excs Rtn--42.0%1.6%-1.0%-15.2%-21.9%-15.2%
6M Excs Rtn--35.8%10.6%-13.9%-28.9%-35.2%-28.9%
12M Excs Rtn--27.2%-2.6%-19.2%-41.8%-61.1%-27.2%
3Y Excs Rtn--43.8%-48.8%-72.4%-129.4%-137.8%-72.4%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Gaming1,8501,6011,321 1,748
SciPlay777671606 466
iGaming275240226  
Unallocated and Reconciling Items00   
Digital    275
Lottery    911
Total2,9022,5122,153 3,400


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Gaming4,0234,0734,1124,3644,932
iGaming712626633423 
SciPlay473761696564379
Unallocated and Reconciling Items344549468718286
Total assets of businesses held for sale  1,9741,915 
Digital    891
Lottery    1,321
Total5,5526,0097,8837,9847,809


Price Behavior

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/5/20258.5%17.4%16.6%
8/6/2025-14.4%-2.6%-1.9%
5/7/2025-14.0%-10.1%-7.1%
2/25/20256.9%4.9%3.8%
11/12/2024-10.0%-10.9%-8.9%
8/7/20241.8%1.5%4.5%
5/8/2024-5.1%-1.9%1.2%
2/27/20240.9%2.7%7.6%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111215
# Negative12118
Median Positive7.0%9.2%7.6%
Median Negative-6.0%-4.4%-9.1%
Max Positive12.8%20.8%36.6%
Max Negative-18.0%-29.0%-86.1%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251105202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025806202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025507202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024225202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241112202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024807202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024508202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023227202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231109202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023808202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023509202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022301202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221109202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022809202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022510202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021301202210-K 12/31/2021