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Playtech Advances Share Buyback Program with New Share Acquisition

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Playtech Advances Share Buyback Program with New Share Acquisition

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Playtech ( (GB:PTEC) ) has provided an update.

Playtech plc has announced the purchase of 210,000 ordinary shares as part of its £43.7 million share buyback program. The shares, acquired on the London Stock Exchange, are being transferred to the company’s Employee Benefit Trust to support its employee share schemes. This transaction does not alter the total number of shares in issue or voting rights, maintaining the figure at 309,294,243. The buyback is part of Playtech’s strategy to manage its capital structure and enhance shareholder value.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PTEC) stock is a Hold with a £282.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Playtech stock, see the GB:PTEC Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:PTEC Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:PTEC is a Neutral.

Playtech’s overall stock score is primarily influenced by its mixed financial performance and bearish technical indicators. While the company shows potential for growth with a low P/E ratio and strategic focus on high-growth markets, challenges in revenue consistency and market momentum weigh on the score. The earnings call provides a cautiously optimistic outlook, but technical analysis suggests caution in the short term.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:PTEC stock, click here.

More about Playtech

Playtech, founded in 1999 and listed on the London Stock Exchange, is a leading technology company in the gambling industry. It provides business intelligence-driven gambling software, services, content, and platform technology across various product verticals such as casino, live casino, sports betting, bingo, and poker. Playtech is known for its omni-channel gambling technology, Playtech ONE, which offers data-driven marketing, single wallet functionality, CRM, and responsible gambling solutions. The company operates on a B2B basis, partnering with leading brands in regulated and newly regulated markets.

Average Trading Volume: 1,006,477

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £868.4M

See more insights into PTEC stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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