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Aristocrat Leisure posts double-digit profit and dividend growth in HY26

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The Aristocrat Leisure Ltd (ASX: ALL) share price is in focus after the company reported its half-year FY26 result, including a 16% surge in NPATA and 19% growth in EPSA.

What did Aristocrat Leisure report?

  • Total segment revenue of $3.03 billion, up 6.4% in constant currency
  • NPATA rose 16% to $794 million
  • EBITDA grew to $1.32 billion, up 13.1%
  • EPSA (fully diluted) increased 19% to 129.0 cents
  • Interim unfranked dividend of 50 cents per share (up 13.6%)
  • Roughly $1 billion returned to shareholders through dividends and buy-backs

What else do investors need to know?

Aristocrat saw standout growth in its core Gaming and Social Casino (Product Madness) segments, with both market share and recurring revenue on the rise. The Gaming business grew installed machine share to 43% in North America and nearly doubled ANZ unit sales, contributing to record profitability.

The Interactive segment delivered strong iLottery and content revenue, further diversifying growth avenues. The group remains focused on disciplined capital management while investing in design, development, and expanding AI capability across its businesses.

What’s next for Aristocrat Leisure?

Looking ahead, management expects FY26 NPATA growth, supported by continued momentum in Gaming and Interactive, and accelerating content expansion. Aristocrat is targeting 4,000–5,000 net new gaming units this year and remains on track towards its US$1 billion FY29 Interactive revenue target.

Further investment in design, development, and AI is planned to drive efficiencies and sustain Aristocrat’s position as a market leader, alongside an ongoing focus on shareholder returns.

Aristocrat Leisure share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Aristocrat Leisure’ shares have declined 33%, trailing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 5% over the same period.

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