Positive News SentimentPositive NewsNYSE:AGS PlayAGS (AGS) Stock Price, News & Analysis $11.28 0.00 (0.00%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$11.26▼$11.3150-Day Range$11.28▼$11.4652-Week Range$6.27▼$11.75Volume176,188 shsAverage Volume394,783 shsMarket Capitalization$445.05 millionP/E Ratio94.00Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$12.63 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get PlayAGS alerts: Email Address PlayAGS MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.25 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside11.9% Upside$12.63 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.88% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-1.06Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.80Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth64.44%From $0.45 to $0.74 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.96 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector65th out of 269 stocksMiscellaneous Manufacturing Industries Industry2nd out of 8 stocks 2.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingPlayAGS has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 1 buy rating, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoveragePlayAGS has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about PlayAGS's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.88% of the outstanding shares of PlayAGS have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverPlayAGS has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in PlayAGS has recently increased by 34.96%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldPlayAGS does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthPlayAGS does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 3.8 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScorePlayAGS has received a 49.36% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Physical diseases" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Catheters", "Cannulas", and "Medical needles" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for PlayAGS is -1.06. Previous Next 2.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentPlayAGS has a news sentiment score of 1.80. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.60 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for PlayAGS this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, PlayAGS insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 3.10% of the stock of PlayAGS is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions77.44% of the stock of PlayAGS is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about PlayAGS's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for PlayAGS are expected to grow by 64.44% in the coming year, from $0.45 to $0.74 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of PlayAGS is 94.00, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.44.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of PlayAGS is 94.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 15.66.Price to Book Value per Share RatioPlayAGS has a P/B Ratio of 6.56. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about PlayAGS's valuation and earnings. 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Powered by high-performing Class II and Class III slot products, an expansive table products portfolio, highly rated social casino solutions for players and operators, and best-in-class service, they offer an unmatched value proposition for their casino partners.Read More AGS Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AGS Stock News HeadlinesAugust 25, 2024 | msn.comPlayAGS, Inc. (AGS): The Best Small-Cap Casino Stock According To Hedge Funds?August 13, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comHGV Oct 2024 55.000 callSeptember 7, 2024 | Golden Crest (Ad)Biden’s Capital Gains Tax to Devastate Savings!Don't let the corrupt elites dictate your future—ACT NOW! This guide is your first step towards financial independence and security.August 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWith EPS Growth And More, PlayAGS (NYSE:AGS) Makes An Interesting CaseAugust 7, 2024 | globenewswire.comAGS Unveils its Latest Table Innovation Bonus Spin Xtreme for Poker Rooms and an Exciting New Lineup of Slot Games at OIGA 2024August 6, 2024 | msn.comB. Riley Securities Downgrades PlayAGS (AGS)August 6, 2024 | globenewswire.comPlayAGS Stockholders Approve Acquisition By Brightstar Capital PartnersJuly 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSpotting Winners: PlayAGS (NYSE:AGS) And Gaming Solutions Stocks In Q4September 7, 2024 | Golden Crest (Ad)Biden’s Capital Gains Tax to Devastate Savings!Don't let the corrupt elites dictate your future—ACT NOW! This guide is your first step towards financial independence and security.July 8, 2024 | globenewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Investigates Merger and Approaching Vote on August 6, 2024, of PlayAGS, Incorporated – AGSJuly 3, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Investigates Merger and Approaching Vote on August 6, 2024, of PlayAGS, Incorporated - AGSJune 11, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates PRFT, AGS on Behalf of ShareholdersJune 11, 2024 | globenewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Investigates Merger of PlayAGS, Incorporated - AGSMay 28, 2024 | msn.comAI skills that pay the bills: Tech-savvy knowledge workers looking at significant wage boostsMay 24, 2024 | msn.comStifel Downgrades PlayAGS (AGS)May 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPlayAGS, Inc. (AGS)May 16, 2024 | seekingalpha.comThe Little Engine That Could, PlayAGS Has Tripled Since 2022 And Has Been BoughtMay 14, 2024 | businesswire.comPLAYAGS INVESTOR ALERT by the Former Attorney General of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of PlayAGS, Incorporated - AGSSee More Headlines Receive AGS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for PlayAGS and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings8/07/2024Today9/07/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/05/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorConsumer Discretionary Industry Miscellaneous manufacturing industries Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNYSE:AGS CUSIPN/A CIK1593548 Webwww.playags.com Phone702-722-6700FaxN/AEmployeesN/AYear FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$12.63 High Stock Price Target$13.00 Low Stock Price Target$12.50 Potential Upside/Downside+11.9%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.25 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.12 Trailing P/E Ratio94.00 Forward P/E Ratio25.07 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$430,000.00 Net Margins1.25% Pretax Margin1.98% Return on Equity6.89% Return on Assets0.70% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio7.65 Current Ratio3.06 Quick Ratio2.43 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$376.24 million Price / Sales1.18 Cash Flow$2.22 per share Price / Cash Flow5.08 Book Value$1.72 per share Price / Book6.56Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares39,455,000Free Float38,232,000Market Cap$445.05 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta2.45 20 High-Yield Dividend Stocks that Could Ruin Your RetirementAlmost everyone loves strong dividend-paying stocks, but high yields can signal danger. Discover 20 high-yield dividend stocks paying an unsustainably large percentage of their earnings. Enter your email to get this report and avoid a high-yield dividend trap.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. David B. Lopez (Age 44)CEO, Pres & Director Mr. Kimo Akiona (Age 44)CFO, Chief Accounting Officer & Treasurer Mr. Sigmund Lee (Age 47)Chief Technology Officer Ms. Julia BoguslawskiChief Marketing Officer & Exec. VP of Investor RelationsMr. Victor J. Gallo (Age 52)Gen. Counsel, Sec. & Compliance Officer Key CompetitorsArray TechnologiesNASDAQ:ARRYDaktronicsNASDAQ:DAKTOil-Dri Co. of AmericaNYSE:ODCDogness (International)NASDAQ:DOGZVirTraNASDAQ:VTSIView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipWater Island Capital LLCBought 907,154 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 2.299%Millennium Management LLCSold 64,735 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 3.588%The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Bought 1,973 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.039%Marshall Wace LLPBought 125,141 shares on 8/14/2024Ownership: 0.317%K2 Principal Fund L.P.Bought 38,117 shares on 8/14/2024Ownership: 0.097%View All Institutional Transactions AGS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have AGS shares performed this year? PlayAGS's stock was trading at $8.43 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, AGS shares have increased by 33.8% and is now trading at $11.28. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were PlayAGS's earnings last quarter? PlayAGS Inc (NYSE:AGS) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 7th. The company reported $0.01 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.11 by $0.10. The business earned $96.74 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $94.93 million. PlayAGS had a net margin of 1.25% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.89%. What is David Lopez's approval rating as PlayAGS's CEO? 138 employees have rated PlayAGS Chief Executive Officer David Lopez on Glassdoor.com. David Lopez has an approval rating of 95% among the company's employees. This puts David Lopez in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. 81.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at PlayAGS to a friend. When did PlayAGS IPO? PlayAGS (AGS) raised $175 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Friday, January 26th 2018. The company issued 10,300,000 shares at $16.00-$18.00 per share. Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank Securities, Jefferies, Macquarie Capital, BofA Merrill Lynch, Citigroup, Nomura, Stifel and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey acted as the underwriters for the IPO and Roth Capital Partners, Union Gaming, The Williams Capital Group and Apollo Global Securities were co-managers. Who are PlayAGS's major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of PlayAGS include Renaissance Technologies LLC (4.49%), Alpine Associates Management Inc. (3.88%), Millennium Management LLC (3.59%) and Water Island Capital LLC (2.30%). Insiders that own company stock include Adam Chibib and Ap Gaming Voteco, Llc. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of PlayAGS? Shares of AGS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of PlayAGS own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that PlayAGS investors own include Sorrento Therapeutics (SRNE), Energy Transfer (ET), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX), Earthstone Energy (ESTE), Allena Pharmaceuticals (ALNA) and Helix Energy Solutions Group (HLX). This page (NYSE:AGS) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. But the top investors keep buying wit...Crypto 101 Media | SponsoredThe solution to fast food’s wage hike crisisShake Shack will be closing six California locations in response to the recent $20/hour minimum wage increase,...Deal Maker | SponsoredPre-IPO| 32,481% Growth: First Disruption to $martphones in 15 Years🤳45M Users | 32,481% Growth Rate Get in on the biggest disruption to smartphones in over a decade. 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