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The earnings call summary shows stable financial performance with strong gaming and digital growth, offsetting slight declines in lottery revenue. The Q&A section reveals optimistic guidance, particularly in international markets and iLottery potential. The sale to Apollo strengthens financial health, enabling debt reduction and shareholder returns. Despite some unclear management responses, the overall sentiment is positive, supported by strong cash flow, low debt leverage, and strategic growth plans. Market cap suggests moderate sensitivity, leading to a positive stock price prediction.
Revenue $1.05 billion, in line with the prior year; growth in gaming and digital offset by elevated global lottery product sales in the prior year.
Operating Income $230 million, down from $251 million in the prior year; includes $26 million in separation and divestiture costs.
Adjusted EBITDA $420 million, down from $443 million in the prior year; net of separation and divestiture costs, adjusted EBITDA was $446 million with a margin expansion of 30 basis points to 42.5%.
Diluted Earnings Per Share $0.20; adjusted EPS of $0.36.
Global Lottery Revenue $613 million, down 2% year-over-year; primarily due to elevated product sales from a multiyear software license sale in the prior year.
Gaming and Digital Revenue $436 million, up 1% year-over-year; growth in installed base and higher IP and software license sales offset by lower terminal unit shipments.
Operating Income (Gaming and Digital) Over $100 million, up 16% year-over-year; OI margin improved 300 basis points to 24%, driven by high-margin IP and software sales.
Cash from Operations $463 million, representing a solid 54% cash conversion.
Free Cash Flow Around $264 million; after investing about $200 million in capital expenditures and license obligations.
Net Debt Leverage 2.9 times, the lowest level in company history.
Liquidity $1.7 billion, consisting of $400 million in unrestricted cash and $1.3 billion in undrawn capacity under credit facilities.
New Product Launches: Launched Whitney Houston WAP game on the new SkyRise cabinet with excellent initial performance.
Game Portfolio Expansion: Introduced a robust pipeline of new games, including a €25 super gold instant ticket game in Italy.
Gaming Machines Sold: Sold over 14,000 gaming machines in the first half of the year.
Market Expansion: Secured a new seven-year contract with the Colorado Lottery for a full suite of products.
New Contracts: Signed a five-year contract for cloud-based iLottery Solutions with Canada's Atlantic Lottery.
International Expansion: Expanded into the Spanish AWP market and launched HHR games outside the US.
Operational Efficiency: Achieved an operating margin of 23% with record operating income and adjusted EBITDA.
Cash Flow Generation: Generated $463 million in cash from operations, representing a 54% cash conversion.
Debt Management: Net debt leverage confirmed at 2.9 times, the lowest in company history.
Strategic Shift: Announced the sale of Gaming and Digital business to Apollo for $4.05 billion.
Corporate Structure Change: Post-transaction, IGT will focus solely on its global lottery business.
Execution Risk: The company highlighted execution risk regarding integration efforts and synergies related to the sale of its Gaming and Digital business to Apollo.
Regulatory Issues: The potential tax implications from the sale of the Gaming and Digital business, estimated at up to $100 million, could impact shareholder value.
Supply Chain Challenges: The company experienced supply chain delays that affected terminal unit shipments, although they are now returning to normal levels.
Competitive Pressures: IGT faces competitive pressures in the gaming and digital market, particularly in the US and Canada, which could affect future growth.
Economic Factors: The lottery industry is described as recession-proof, but any economic downturn could still impact discretionary spending on gaming.
Market Performance: Same-store sales outside of Italy were slightly below the prior year, indicating potential challenges in maintaining growth in certain markets.
Debt Management: While the company has a strong financial position, the management of debt levels and capital allocation remains a critical focus post-transaction.
Sale of Gaming and Digital Business: IGT announced the sale of its Gaming and Digital business to Apollo for $4.05 billion, providing a clear separation of global lottery from gaming and digital.
New Contracts and Extensions: Secured a new seven-year contract with the Colorado Lottery and a three-year extension with the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Cloud-based iLottery Solutions: Signed a five-year contract to launch cloud-based iLottery Solutions for Canada's Atlantic Lottery.
Expansion Initiatives: Targeted initiatives in EMEA, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, including entering the Spanish AWP market and launching HHR games outside the US.
Revenue Expectations: Revenue of $1.05 billion for Q2 2024 was in line with prior year expectations.
Operating Income and EBITDA: Operating income of $230 million and adjusted EBITDA of $420 million reported for Q2 2024.
Withdrawal of Full Year Financial Outlook: IGT is withdrawing the full year financial outlook due to the planned sale of gaming and digital, classifying it as discontinued operations from Q3.
Debt and Capital Allocation: Targeting to maintain leverage around current levels while allocating cash proceeds from the sale to repay debt and return capital to shareholders.
Cash Proceeds Allocation: IGT intends to allocate the cash proceeds from the sale of its Gaming and Digital business in a balanced manner, with significant portions being used to repay debt and for returning capital to shareholders.
Transaction Proceeds: The sale to Apollo is for $4.05 billion in cash, which will improve IGT's financial position and allow for shareholder returns.
Debt Leverage: Post-transaction, IGT aims to maintain its leverage around current levels, which will enable strong financial conditions for future investments.
The earnings call reveals several negative factors: missed EPS expectations, macroeconomic uncertainties, and regulatory risks. Despite a strong cash conversion ratio and planned debt reduction, revenue and EPS declines alongside unclear guidance and management responses create uncertainty. The market may react negatively due to these issues, compounded by potential consumer spending impacts and supply chain challenges. The $4.05 billion cash infusion and iLottery growth are positive, but insufficient to offset broader concerns. Given the market cap, these factors suggest a negative stock price movement of -2% to -8%.
The earnings call reveals several negative factors: declining revenue, macroeconomic uncertainties, and regulatory risks. The Q&A section highlights concerns about jackpot dependency and unclear responses about price resistance. Despite strong iLottery sales and stable EBITDA, the negative factors outweigh the positives. The significant debt increase and liquidity concerns further contribute to a negative sentiment. With a market cap of $4 billion, the stock is likely to react negatively, predicting a stock price movement of -2% to -8%.
The earnings call reflects mixed signals: positive revenue growth and cash flow, but decreased EBITDA and operating income. The withdrawal of full-year guidance and management's vague responses in the Q&A add uncertainty. However, the $4.05 billion sale and debt reduction are positives. Given the market cap, these factors suggest a neutral stock price movement over the next two weeks.
The earnings call summary shows stable financial performance with strong gaming and digital growth, offsetting slight declines in lottery revenue. The Q&A section reveals optimistic guidance, particularly in international markets and iLottery potential. The sale to Apollo strengthens financial health, enabling debt reduction and shareholder returns. Despite some unclear management responses, the overall sentiment is positive, supported by strong cash flow, low debt leverage, and strategic growth plans. Market cap suggests moderate sensitivity, leading to a positive stock price prediction.
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