Replay available

Playtech PLC (PTEC) Q2 2026 Earnings Call

Playtech PLC (LSE: PTEC) Q2 2026 earnings conference call, held 2026-09-10. Replay captured from the company's public earnings webcast.

Thu, September 10, 2026 at 4:00 AMendedReplay
Playtech PLC (PTEC) Q2 2026 Earnings Call

Investor webinar replay

Meeting Overview The meeting provided an overview of Playtech's interim results for H1 2026, highlighting significant financial performance improvements and strategic transformations. Key metrics included a 77% increase in adjusted EBITDA and a strong cash flow position, driven by growth in the regulated B2B sector, particularly in the Americas. Key Discussion Points - Overview of H1 2026 financial performance, including a 77% increase in adjusted EBITDA to €163 million. - Strong free cash flow of €101 million, marking a significant improvement from previous periods. - Growth in regulated B2B business with a 21% increase in underlying revenue. - Notable performance in the US and Canada, with a revenue increase of 176%. - Discussion of cost efficiency measures leading to a 3% decline in B2B costs. - Strategic focus on organic investments in high-growth geographies, particularly in the Americas. - Overview of capital allocation policy, emphasizing growth, flexibility for uncertainties...

Latest press releases

Companies on this event

Featured Presenters

Mor Weizer

Chief Executive Officer

Chris Bell

Chief Financial Officer

Roberta Ciaccia

Analyst, Investec

Richard Stieber

Audience Participant

Lizzie Moore

Analyst, Citi

Ed Young

Analyst, Morgan Stanley

Replay transcript excerpt

Speaker 1: Good morning everyone, Speaker 1: and thank you for joining us for our 2026 Speaker 1: interim results. Speaker 1: As always, Speaker 1: I will begin with a brief overview Speaker 1: before handing over to Chris, who will take you through the financials and the outlook. Speaker 1: I will then update you on our progress against our strategic priorities. Speaker 1: H1 2026 Speaker 1: has been a landmark period for Playtech. Speaker 1: The strategic transformation of our business has delivered an inflection point, both in terms of profitability Speaker 1: and cash generation. Speaker 1: These results Speaker 1: reflect the culmination of many years of hard work and disciplined execution Speaker 1: across the group. Speaker 1: Adjusted EBITDA increased 77% Speaker 1: year-on-year Speaker 1: to 163 Speaker 1: million euros Speaker 1: and free cash flow reached 101 Speaker 1: million euros. Speaker 1: This was underpinned by continued momentum across our regulated B2B business, Speaker 1: where underlying revenue grew Speaker 1: 21% Speaker 1: alongside a strong contribution from our strategic investments. Speaker 1: Importantly, Speaker 1: this growth Speaker 1: translated Speaker 1: into meaningful operating leverage Speaker 1: with adjusted EBITDA margin Speaker 1: from operations Speaker 1: increasing materially. Speaker 1: The US and Canada remained a key engine of growth in the 0.5 with revenue increasing by Speaker 1: 176% Speaker 1: supported by the strength of our partnership with Hard Rock Digital. Speaker 1: We ended the period with a strong balance sheet, Speaker 1: providing us with flexibility to continue investing in future growth opportunities Speaker 1: while supporting shareholder returns. Speaker 1: This performance Speaker 1: is testament to ...

More from Playtech Plc