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Analyst Stays Positive on L&W Despite Dragon Link Litigation
An expert analyst discussed the recent litigation L&W is facing over its Dragon Link game and the anticipated financial impact

Earlier this week, the leading global provider of gaming solutions and equipment, Aristocrat Technologies, seized the initiative in its legal battle against Light & Wonder (L&W). This, however, wasn’t a major hit for the latter, based on its estimates with the exception being a dip in its shares.
Macquarie Analyst Keeps Outperform Rating
Still, despite the injunction granted to Aristocrat by a US court that resulted in the temporary pause of sales of L&W’s “Dragon Train” slot machines in Australia, a leading analyst is optimistic, although retaining a cautious outlook at the same time.
Ahead of the court’s ruling, L&W said to investors that it anticipates $1.4 billion EBITDA in 2025. Additionally, the company reassured investors that the games that are subject to litigation represent less than 5% of the aforementioned figure.
According to Chad Beynon, a leading analyst with Macquarie, who was recently quoted by Casino.org, L&W isn’t out of the hot water, yet. Despite the ongoing legal hurdle, the analyst kept his “outperform” rating for L&W’s stock and confirmed a price target of $117. The price target represented a 27.7% premium on the leading gaming company’s stock as of the market close on Wednesday.
Still, Beynon was cautious, pointing to the lack of significant short-term drivers for the company. Another concern of the leading analyst was the ongoing litigation L&W is facing from Evolution. He acknowledged that in this legal battle, the company is accused of “copying math files and payout structures for table games.”
“Despite marginal earnings revisions, L&W’s de-rating likely reflects risks on the outcomes from litigation events, management’s credibility, and possible medium-term impacts to volumes.“
Chad Beynon analyst at Macquarie
Legal Hurdle Has Limited Impact on L&W
Earlier this month, Jefferies analyst David Katz was bullish on L&W, confirming his positive outlook after a meeting of the company’s leadership. At the time, he retained his “Buy” rating. In light of the expected $1.4 billion EBITDA by 2025, Katz increased his price target from $116 to $128.
The recent court decision, siding with Aristocrat, was announced on September 23 by Judge Gloria M. Navarro. The decision stopped L&W’s “continued or planned sale, leasing, or other commercialization of Dragon Train.” The legal claim stemmed from the rival’s allegations against L&W that it “misappropriated Aristocrat’s trade secrets,” when developing the popular game.
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