HY26 Results Announcement
| Stock | Aristocrat Leisure Ltd (ALL.ASX) |
|---|---|
| Release Time | 13 May 2026, 8:20 a.m. |
| Price Sensitive | Yes |
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd Reports HY26 Results
- Normalised NPATA up 8% (16% in constant currency) to $794 million
- Segment revenue broadly flat, up 6% in constant currency
- Continued organic investment in talent, technology and product
- Interim dividend of 50 cents per share, up 13.6%
Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) reported strong results for the six months ended 31 March 2026, with normalised net profit after tax and before amortisation of acquired intangibles (NPATA) increasing 8% (16% in constant currency) to $794 million. This reflected the Group's high-quality portfolio of scaled, world-class gaming assets, ongoing effective execution of its growth strategy, and leading organic investment in talent, technology and product. Segment revenue was broadly flat at $3.0 billion but grew 6% in constant currency. Gaming revenue increased 5% (12% in constant currency) driven by growth in North America Gaming Operations and strong Outright Sales volume and average selling price. Product Madness revenue decreased 11% (4% in constant currency) but its Social Casino bookings grew 5% and outperformed the market. Interactive revenue was relatively flat but grew 4% in constant currency, fuelled by iLottery and the continued scaling of Content across North America.Segment profit was in line with the prior corresponding period at $1.5 billion and increased 7% in constant currency. Gaming profit increased 3% (10% in constant currency), Product Madness profit decreased 3% but increased 4% in constant currency, and Interactive profit decreased 16% (9% in constant currency) due to investment in newly acquired businesses and the strategic decision to exit the White Label business.The company continued its fully funded organic investment in the priority areas of Design and Development, User Acquisition, and Capital Expenditure to drive near and longer-term competitiveness, capability and superior returns. The interim dividend was increased 13.6% to 50 cents per share.
Aristocrat expects continued growth in FY26, with revenue and NPATA expected to increase in the range of 5-10% compared to FY25 on a constant currency basis.
Aristocrat remains well-positioned to deliver sustainable long-term value, underpinned by its high-quality portfolio, leading organic investment, and focus on responsible gameplay and governance standards. The company will continue to pursue strategic opportunities to further strengthen its global entertainment and gaming content creation capabilities.