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    Why Brightstar Lottery (BRSL) Is Up 8.8% After Returning To Profit And Reaffirming 2026 Guidance

    Simply Wall St·08/07/2026 09:21:19
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    • In the past quarter ended June 30, 2026, Brightstar Lottery PLC reported revenue of US$584 million, a net income of US$33 million compared with a loss a year earlier, and its board declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.23 per share.
    • This return to profitability, alongside reaffirmed full-year 2026 revenue guidance of US$2.50 billion to US$2.55 billion including more than 5% organic growth, points to improving earnings quality despite slightly lower sales.
    • Next, we’ll examine how Brightstar Lottery’s shift back to profitability and reaffirmed full-year guidance affect its existing investment narrative.

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    Brightstar Lottery Investment Narrative Recap

    To own Brightstar Lottery, you need to believe that its lottery technology and long-term contracts can translate into steady cash generation despite regulatory and jackpot-driven volatility. The latest quarter’s return to profitability supports this view, but slightly lower revenue keeps the main short term catalyst centered on execution in digital and iLottery, while the biggest risk remains potential regulatory or tax changes in core markets. This earnings print does not materially change that balance.

    The most relevant update here is the reaffirmed full year 2026 revenue guidance of US$2.50 billion to US$2.55 billion, including more than 5% organic growth, despite softer quarterly sales. That stance, combined with continued amortization from the Italy Lotto license, reinforces the idea that management still sees the existing contract base and digital initiatives as enough to support its plan, even as investors weigh capital intensity and jackpot related earnings swings.

    Yet, beneath the improving headlines, investors should still be aware of the pressure that Italy focused regulation or taxation shifts could...

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    Brightstar Lottery’s narrative projects $2.7 billion revenue and $199.6 million earnings by 2029. This requires 2.3% yearly revenue growth and about a $140.6 million earnings increase from $59.0 million today.

    Uncover how Brightstar Lottery's forecasts yield a $16.71 fair value, a 51% upside to its current price.

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    Some of the most cautious analysts were assuming Brightstar would reach only about US$2.7 billion in revenue and US$136 million in earnings by 2029, so this latest profitability swing could either soften their concerns about contract costs in Italy and Texas or reinforce worries that these gains are fragile, reminding you that reasonable people can interpret the same numbers very differently.

    Explore 2 other fair value estimates on Brightstar Lottery - why the stock might be worth just $16.71!

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.