Aristocrat shoots up its profit by 15%
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The group has also allocated nearly A$1.9 billion to dividends and share buybacks, while consolidating a 39% market share in its gaming machine business.
According to the official results published by Aristocrat, corresponding to the year ended September 30, 2026, turnover reached 6,092.4 million Australian dollars, compared to 6,297 million the previous year.
However, at constant exchange rates, revenues grew by 3.8 percent, while normalized net income after taxes and amortizations (NPATA) increased by 9.7 percent.
Adjusted earnings per share (EPSA) grew by 13% at constant exchange rates.
The land-based gaming division, Aristocrat Gaming, recorded revenues of 4,020.7 million Australian dollars, up 1.5%, and a profit of 2,208.2 million, with a growth of 2.2%.
The company particularly highlights the expansion of its installed machine park, which increased by approximately 6,500 units, and a market share that reached 39%, according to the estimates used by the group.
Its profit margin improved to 54.9%.
The social casino division, Product Madness, achieved revenue of US$1,076.8 million, up 2.2%, while its profit grew by 7% to US$521.4 million.
Aristocrat highlights that this growth occurs in a declining market, where Product Madness has increased its share to 24%.
In addition, direct-to-consumer sales accounted for 27% of the division's revenue, reaching 30% during the second half.
Meanwhile, Aristocrat Interactive recorded total revenue, including its stake in the NPI joint venture, of US$457.2 million, up 3.4%.
However, profit fell by 6.2% to $122.6 million, and the margin went from 29.6% to 26.8%.
The company attributes this evolution to its decision to exit the White Label business and acquisition-related investments.
The division's growth was driven by content and iLottery, with the launch of Lightning Link on relevant carriers and the expansion of digital lotteries in U.S. markets such as Massachusetts and Michigan.
Aristocrat maintains its goal of reaching US$1 billion in revenue at Interactive in fiscal year 2029, including its share of NPI revenue.
The company has allocated approximately A$1.9 billion to remunerate its shareholders through dividends and share buybacks.
The total dividend for the year amounts to 101 Australian cents per share, 8.6% more than the previous year.
Trevor Croker, current CEO of Aristocrat, highlighted market share growth and the strength of commercial launches as the main drivers of the year.
The results come as it announced its upcoming retirement in April 2027 and the appointment of Dafne Guisard, Entain's former Chief Operating Officer, as the group's future CEO .
Aristocrat expects to maintain adjusted profit growth during fiscal 2027, building on Aristocrat Gaming, Product Madness and the expansion of its Interactive business.
