Goldman Sachs
May 13, 2026
Aristocrat Leisure 1H26 Result
Single Stock ReportEquitiesConsumer Discretionary
Aristocrat Leisure reported 1H26 results with EBITA of A$1,117mn, prompting a target price increase to A$65.00 and an expanded buyback program. Strong North American gaming performance and a robust product pipeline offset minor softness in digital segments.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Aristocrat reported strong 1H26 earnings with EBITA and NPATA exceeding Goldman Sachs estimates by 1%, driven by robust land-based gaming performance in North America and ANZ.
- 2.Management increased the on-market share buyback program by A$1bn to a total of A$2.5bn, extending it to May 2027.
- 3.Gaming operations net additions guidance was narrowed to the upper end of the +4,000-5,000 range for FY26.
Table of Contents
- Key Data
- Ratios & Valuation
- Growth & Margins (%)
- Income Statement (A$ mn)
- Balance Sheet (A$ mn)
- Cash Flow (A$ mn)
- Key Charts
- Earnings Changes and Valuation
- Aristocrat Leisure - Investment Thesis
- Aristocrat Leisure - Price Target Risks and Methodology
- Disclosure Appendix
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Authors
Annabel LiJamie Laskovski
Securities
ALL.AXLNW
Themes
Earnings OutperformanceMarket Share GainsCapital Return to ShareholdersDigital Transition/Direct-to-Consumer
Regions
North AmericaAsia PacificAustraliaNew ZealandUnited States
