Brightstar Lottery Q2 Profit Beats, Reaffirms FY Outlook; Dividend Declared

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Brightstar Lottery reported Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA of $286M, up 4% YoY, beating expectations. The company reaffirmed its full-year outlook, declared a $0.23 dividend, and announced a new cost-savings program, signaling operational momentum after completing its final Italy Lotto license payment.

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• Q2 Adjusted EBITDA Beats

  Adjusted EBITDA rose 4% to $286M, exceeding expectations, driven by 1.5% global same-store sales growth and OPtiMa cost efficiencies.

• FY2026 Guidance Reaffirmed

  Management reiterated revenue of $2.50-$2.55B and Adjusted EBITDA of $1.16-$1.19B, with organic growth over 5% and $50M in growth investments.

• New Cost-Savings Program

  OPtiMa 3.3 targets $20M in annual savings by 2028 through management restructuring and real estate optimization, with $15-$20M in restructuring costs.

• Final Italy Lotto Payment Made

  The $1.67B license payment was completed in April 2026, removing a major cash outflow and setting the stage for improved free cash flow.

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Brightstar Lottery delivered better-than-expected Q2 profits, with Adjusted EBITDA rising 4% to $286 million on the back of same-store sales growth and disciplined cost management. Despite a 7% revenue decline tied to non-cash amortization and a U.K. contract transition, the company reaffirmed its full-year revenue and profit guidance—a clear signal of confidence. A new cost-savings program, OPtiMa 3.3, targets $20 million in annual savings, while the final $1.67 billion Italy Lotto license payment is now behind them, removing a major cash drain. With $140 million returned to shareholders year-to-date and a $0.23 quarterly dividend declared, the results underscore a stabilizing financial position and a path to stronger free cash flow.