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    Light & Wonder (ASX:LNW) After Q3 Earnings Beat, Is The Pullback A Buying Opportunity?

    Simply Wall St·11/09/2026 20:32:13
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    Light & Wonder (ASX:LNW) is back in focus after its third quarter update on 4 November, with net income and earnings per share higher than a year ago, despite softer revenue.

    Even with the third quarter earnings beat on net income and earnings per share, Light & Wonder’s share price has been under pressure. The A$115.08 quote reflects a 7 day share price return of down 9.79% and a year to date share price return of down 26.23%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of down 7.99% points to a weaker recent period on top of already negative 3 year total shareholder returns.

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    Light & Wonder just posted stronger net income and earnings per share, yet the share price has retreated sharply. Is that a chance to step in now, or does waiting for an even cheaper entry make more sense once valuation is on the table?

    Most Popular Narrative: 32% Undervalued

    Light & Wonder’s analyst consensus Narrative on Simply Wall St sees fair value around A$169.57, well above the last close at A$115.08, and builds that gap on a 10.7% discount rate tied to detailed revenue and earnings forecasts.

    Expanding recurring revenue, now 69% of consolidated revenue, and continued installed base growth in North American gaming operations, including Grover, support more predictable cash flows that can benefit consolidated revenue and AEBITDA margins over time.

    The integration and scaling of Grover’s charitable gaming footprint, with over 11,250 units and entry into new states such as Indiana, broadens the installed base in a regulated niche that can support higher recurring revenue and free cash flow.

    See why 8 investors see Light & Wonder as 32% undervalued.

    Result: Fair Value of A$169.57 (UNDERVALUED)

    Still, the story for Light & Wonder can change quickly if recurring revenue slows or if leverage at 3.3x net debt to AEBITDA starts to bite.

    Find out about the key risks to this Light & Wonder narrative.

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