Light & Wonder’s 1.27% Rally Hits 363rd Volume Rank as Analysts Split on Price Targets

On August 8, 2025, Light & Wonder (LNW) rose 1.27% with a trading volume of $0.27 billion, a 47.51% decline from the prior day, ranking 363rd in market activity. Recent analyst activity has seen mixed adjustments to price targets, reflecting evolving sentiment. Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey lowered the price target to $90 from $100, maintaining a 'Buy' rating. Macquarie reduced its target to $117 from $122, retaining 'Outperform,' while JP Morgan downgraded to 'Neutral' with a $95 target. These moves follow a broader trend of recent revisions, including a significant cut by Benchmark in May, which slashed its target by 23.08% to $100. Analysts remain divided, with six firms providing a mix of bullish and bearish outlooks over the past three months.

Light & Wonder, a leading electronic gaming machine manufacturer and operator of the SciPlay mobile gaming division, faces pressure from shifting analyst expectations. The company’s net margin of 10.45% and debt-to-equity ratio of 6.26 highlight its profitability and leverage profile. Recent quarterly results showed a 1.1% revenue decline year-over-year and an earnings miss of $0.33 per share. Despite these challenges, the stock maintains an average price target of $109.13, implying a 38.76% upside from its current level. Institutional ownership remains robust at 88.08%, suggesting continued confidence among large investors.

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