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(2) FY 2025 Consolidated AEBITDA guidance range includes estimated Grover contribution of approximately $65 million, which can vary based on the timing of investments including expansion to new markets. (3) Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. Additional information on non-GAAP financial measures presented herein is available at the end of this release. (4) Available liquidity is calculated as cash and cash equivalents plus remaining revolver capacity. Second Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights Second quarter consolidated revenue was $809 million compared to $818 million, a 1% decrease versus the prior year period. Both Gaming and SciPlay revenue decreased by 2%, with Gaming delivering solid performance notwithstanding the near-term macroeconomic uncertainty and SciPlay continuing to outpace the market, while iGaming revenue increased by 9%, reaching a new quarterly record. 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BUSINESS SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 ($ in millions) Revenue AEBITDA AEBITDA Margin(3)(4) 2025 2024 $ % 2025 2024 $ % 2025 2024 PP Change(4) Gaming $ 528 $ 539 $ (11 ) (2 )% $ 280 $ 272 $ 8 3 % 53 % 50 % 3 SciPlay 200 205 (5 ) (2 )% 74 70 4 6 % 37 % 34 % 3 iGaming 81 74 7 9 % 28 24 4 17 % 35 % 32 % 3 Corporate and other(5) — — — — % (30 ) (36 ) 6 17 % n/a n/a n/a Total $ 809 $ 818 $ (9 ) (1 )% $ 352 $ 330 $ 22 7 % 44 % 40 % 4 PP — percentage points. n/a — not applicable. (1) Per share amounts are calculated based on weighted average number of diluted shares. (2) Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. Additional information on non-GAAP financial measures presented herein is available at the end of this release. (3) Segment AEBITDA Margin is calculated as segment AEBITDA as a percentage of segment revenue. (4) As calculations are made using whole dollar numbers, actual results may vary compared to calculations presented in this table. (5) Includes amounts not allocated to the business segments (including corporate costs) and other non-operating expenses (income). First Half 2025 Financial Highlights Consolidated revenue was $1.6 billion, in line with the prior year. Gaming operations revenue delivered strong performance, growing by $42 million or 12%, including a contribution of $21 million from Grover and a $21 million or 6% increase supported by our diversified portfolio of high-performing game franchises. This was partially offset by a decrease in Gaming machine sales of 8%, primarily due to macroeconomic uncertainty impacting the timing of game sales due to more cautious purchasing behavior and delayed capital expenditure among some of our customers. Consolidated revenue also benefited from growth in iGaming of 7%, while SciPlay decreased slightly by 2%, but continued to outpace the social casino market. Net income was $177 million compared to $164 million in the prior year. The increase is driven by lower cost of revenue and reduced operating expenses, reflecting continued operational efficiencies and disciplined cost management, partially offset by higher depreciation and amortization. Net income per share(1) increased by 15% to $2.05, compared to $1.78 in the prior year period. Consolidated AEBITDA(2) was $663 million compared to $610 million in the prior year, a $53 million or 9% increase, primarily due to margin strength driven by growing our Gaming operations footprint, our direct-to-consumer SciPlay platform, contributions from iGaming and Grover, and lower corporate costs. Adjusted NPATA(2) increased 8% to $252 million as compared to $234 million in the prior year period, primarily due to margin strength across all our businesses and contributions from Grover, partially offset by higher income tax expense. Adjusted NPATA per share (EPSa)(1)(2) increased 15% to $2.93, compared to $2.54 in the prior year period. Net cash provided by operating activities was $291 million compared to $312 million in the prior year. The current year benefited from earnings growth, but was impacted by $73 million related to certain legal settlement payments and $3 million in professional fees, services and other costs related to the strategic review and Grover acquisition. Free cash flow(2) was $140 million, compared to $162 million in the prior year. The current year benefited from earnings growth, but was impacted by $73 million related to certain legal settlement payments and $3 million in professional fees, services and other costs primarily related to the Grover acquisition. BUSINESS SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 ($ in millions) Revenue AEBITDA AEBITDA Margin(3)(4) 2025 2024 $ % 2025 2024 $ % 2025 2024 PP Change(4) Gaming $ 1,022 $ 1,016 $ 6 1 % $ 534 $ 504 $ 30 6 % 52 % 50 % 2 SciPlay 402 411 (9 ) (2 )% 138 132 6 5 % 34 % 32 % 2 iGaming 158 148 10 7 % 55 48 7 15 % 35 % 32 % 3 Corporate and other(5) — — — — % (64 ) (74 ) 10 14 % n/a n/a n/a Total $ 1,582 $ 1,575 $ 7 — % $ 663 $ 610 $ 53 9 % 42 % 39 % 3 PP - percentage points. n/a - not applicable. (1) Per share amounts are calculated based on weighted average number of diluted shares. (2) Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. Additional information on non-GAAP financial measures presented herein is available at the end of this release. (3) Segment AEBITDA margin is calculated as segment AEBITDA as a percentage of segment revenue. (4) As calculations are made using whole dollar numbers, actual results may vary compared to calculations presented in this table. (5) Includes amounts not allocated to the business segments (including corporate costs) and other non-operating expenses (income). Second Quarter 2025 Business Segments Key Highlights • Gaming revenue was $528 million, down 2% compared to the prior year period, primarily driven by decreases in Gaming machine sales of 16% and Gaming systems of 11%. The impact of global macroeconomic uncertainty during the quarter led to more cautious purchasing behavior and delayed capital expenditure among some of our customers, which impacted the timing of game sales. Notwithstanding this near-term volatility, our Gaming business sold over 9,000 new units globally, maintaining our strong market share momentum. Gaming operations revenue grew by $34 million, or 19%, benefiting in part from Grover contributions of $21 million and an increase of 2,780 units(1) to our North American installed base, which grew 9% year-over-year to 35,346 units(1). Our North American premium installed base (excluding Grover contributions) grew for the 20th consecutive quarter, representing 52% of our total North American installed base mix. Our diversified portfolio of successful game franchises and the continued proliferation of our COSMIC®, COSMIC UPRIGHT and HORIZON® cabinets continued to drive growth and strong performance. While average daily revenue per unit increased for our North American installed base (excluding Grover units), compared to the prior year period, overall average daily revenue per unit growth for the U.S. and Canada was offset by the inclusion of the lower yielding Grover units. Grover had over 11,000 active devices included as a part of installed base as of the end of the second quarter of 2025, which increased over 600 units since announcing the acquisition in February of 2025. 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AEBITDA increased 6% to $74 million, reflecting margin expansion primarily driven by our growing direct-to-consumer platform, which generated $35 million, or 18% of the total SciPlay revenue for the quarter. • iGaming revenue increased 9% to record quarterly revenue of $81 million, and AEBITDA increased 17% to $28 million for the current year period. Revenue growth for the period reflected continued momentum in North America and the expansion of our partner network. Wagers processed through our iGaming platform reached a quarterly record of $26.6 billion. • Capital expenditures were $78 million in the second quarter of 2025, as compared to $86 million in the prior year period. (1) Excludes Grover charitable gaming units. (2) Average Monthly Revenue Per Paying User. (3) Average Revenue Per Daily Active User. Earnings Conference Call As previously announced, Light & Wonder executive leadership will host a conference call on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. EST to review the Company's second quarter results. To access the call, live via a listen-only webcast and presentation, please visit and click on the webcast link under the Events and Presentations section. To access the call by telephone, please dial: +1 (833) 470-1428 for U.S., +61 2 7908-3093 for Australia or +1 (404) 975-4839 for International and ask to join the Light & Wonder call using conference ID: 522188. A replay of the webcast will be archived in the Investors section on Advisors Light & Wonder has retained Barrenjoey Advisory Pty Limited, Jarden Australia Pty Limited, Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan to advise on the sole listing on the ASX. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is acting as Australian legal advisor and Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is acting as U.S. legal advisor to Light & Wonder. About Light & Wonder Light & Wonder, Inc. is the leading cross-platform global games company. Through our three unique, yet highly complementary businesses, we deliver unforgettable experiences by combining the exceptional talents of our 6,500+ member team, with a deep understanding of our customers and players. We create immersive content that forges lasting connections with players, wherever they choose to engage. At Light & Wonder, it's all about the games. The Company is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices. To learn more visit You can access our filings with the Securities Exchange Commission ("SEC") through the SEC website at with the Australian Securities Exchange ("ASX") through the ASX website at or through our website, and we strongly encourage you to do so. We routinely post information that may be important to investors on our website at and we use our website as a means of disclosing material information to the public in a broad, non-exclusionary manner for purposes of the SEC's Regulation Fair Disclosure. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our website is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document, and shall not be deemed "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All ® notices signify marks registered in the United States. © 2025 Light & Wonder, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Forward-Looking Statements In this press release, Light & Wonder makes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements describe future expectations, plans, results or strategies and can often be identified by the use of terminology such as "may," "will," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "continue," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "target," "should," "could," "potential," "opportunity," "goal," or similar terminology. These statements are based upon current Company management ("Management") expectations, assumptions and estimates and are not guarantees of timing, future results or performance. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated in these statements due to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors, including, among other things: our inability to successfully execute our strategy; slow growth of new gaming jurisdictions, slow addition of casinos in existing jurisdictions and declines in the replacement cycle of gaming machines; risks relating to foreign operations, including anti-corruption laws, fluctuations in currency rates, restrictions on the payment of dividends from earnings, restrictions on the import of products and financial instability; difficulty predicting what impact new or increased tariffs imposed by and other trade actions taken by the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions could have on our business; U.S. and international economic and industry conditions, including changes in consumer sentiment and discretionary spending, increases in benchmark interest rates and the effects of inflation; public perception of our response to environmental, social and governance issues; the effects of health epidemics, contagious disease outbreaks and public perception thereof; changes in, progress under, or the elimination of, our share repurchase program; resulting pricing variations and other impacts of our common stock being listed to trade on more than one stock exchange; level of our indebtedness, higher interest rates, availability or adequacy of cash flows and liquidity to satisfy indebtedness, other obligations or future cash needs; inability to further reduce or refinance our indebtedness; restrictions and covenants in debt agreements, including those that could result in acceleration of the maturity of our indebtedness; competition; inability to win, retain or renew, or unfavorable revisions of, existing contracts, and the inability to enter into new contracts; risks and uncertainties of ongoing changes in U.K. gaming legislation, including any new or revised licensing and taxation regimes, responsible gambling requirements and/or sanctions on unlicensed providers; inability to adapt to, and offer products that keep pace with, evolving technology, including any failure of our investment of significant resources in our R&D efforts; failure to retain key Management and employees; unpredictability and severity of catastrophic events, including but not limited to acts of terrorism, war, armed conflicts or hostilities, the impact such events may have on our customers, suppliers, employees, consultants, business partners or operations, as well as Management's response to any of the aforementioned factors; changes in demand for our products and services; dependence on suppliers and manufacturers; SciPlay's dependence on certain key providers; ownership changes and consolidation in the gaming industry; fluctuations in our results due to seasonality and other factors; the risk that any potential disruptions from the Grover acquisition will harm relationships with customers, employees and suppliers; the possibility that the Company may be unable to achieve expected financial, operational and strategic benefits of the Grover acquisition and may not be able to successfully integrate Grover into the Company's operations; risks as a result of being publicly traded in the United States and Australia, including price variations and other impacts relating to the current dual listing of the Company's common stock on the ASX and Nasdaq; risks relating to transitioning, or failing to transition, to a sole primary listing on the ASX, including delisting the Company's common stock from Nasdaq, which could negatively affect the liquidity and trading prices of our common stock, impact our access to the capital markets and result in less or differing disclosure about the Company, as well as additional regulation which the Company is not currently familiar with; the possibility that we may be unable to achieve expected operational, strategic and financial benefits of the SciPlay merger; security and integrity of our products and systems, including the impact of any security breaches or cyber-attacks; protection of our intellectual property, inability to license third-party intellectual property and the intellectual property rights of others; reliance on or failures in information technology and other systems; litigation and other liabilities relating to our business, including litigation and liabilities relating to our contracts and licenses, our products and systems (including further developments in the Dragon Train litigation described under "Aristocrat Matters" in Note 15 of our quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC for the quarter ended June 30, 2025), our employees (including labor disputes), intellectual property, environmental laws and our strategic relationships; reliance on technological blocking systems; challenges or disruptions relating to the completion of the domestic migration to our enterprise resource planning system; laws, government regulations and potential trade tariffs, both foreign and domestic, including those relating to gaming, data privacy and security, including with respect to the collection, storage, use, transmission and protection of personal information and other consumer data, and environmental laws, and those laws and regulations that affect companies conducting business on the Internet, including online gambling; legislative interpretation and enforcement, regulatory perception and regulatory risks with respect to gaming, including Internet wagering, social gaming and sweep-stakes; changes in tax laws or tax rulings, or the examination of our tax positions; opposition to legalized gaming or the expansion thereof and potential restrictions on Internet wagering; significant opposition in some jurisdictions to interactive social gaming, including social casino gaming and how such opposition could lead these jurisdictions to adopt legislation or impose a regulatory framework to govern interactive social gaming or social casino gaming specifically, and how this could result in a prohibition on interactive social gaming or social casino gaming altogether, restrict our ability to advertise our games, or substantially increase our costs to comply with these regulations; expectations of shift to regulated digital gaming; inability to develop successful products and services and capitalize on trends and changes in our industries, including the expansion of Internet and other forms of digital gaming; the continuing evolution of the scope of data privacy and security regulations, and our belief that the adoption of increasingly restrictive regulations in this area is likely within the U.S. and other jurisdictions; incurrence of restructuring costs; goodwill impairment charges including changes in estimates or judgments related to our impairment analysis of goodwill or other intangible assets; stock price volatility; failure to maintain adequate internal control over financial reporting; dependence on key executives; natural events that disrupt our operations, or those of our customers, suppliers or regulators; and expectations of growth in total consumer spending on social casino gaming. Additional information regarding risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in forward-looking statements is included from time to time in our filings with the SEC, including the Company's current reports on Form 8-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and its latest annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2024 on February 25, 2025 (including under the headings "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors"). Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and, except for our ongoing obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws, we undertake no and expressly disclaim any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You should also note that this press release may contain references to industry market data and certain industry forecasts. Industry market data and industry forecasts are obtained from publicly available information and industry publications. Industry publications generally state that the information contained therein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but that the accuracy and completeness of that information is not guaranteed. Although we believe industry information to be accurate, it is not independently verified by us and we do not make any representation as to the accuracy of that information. In general, we believe there is less publicly available information concerning the international gaming, charitable gaming, social and digital gaming industries than the same industries in the U.S. Due to rounding, certain numbers presented herein may not precisely recalculate. LIGHT & WONDER, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited, in millions, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Revenue: Services $ 566 $ 526 $ 1,092 $ 1,044 Products 243 292 490 531 Total revenue 809 818 1,582 1,575 Operating expenses: Cost of services(1) 113 111 224 223 Cost of products(1) 106 125 206 233 Selling, general and administrative 208 220 425 438 Research and development 64 66 129 128 Depreciation, amortization and impairments 99 87 190 173 Restructuring and other 17 34 37 40 Total operating expenses 607 643 1,211 1,235 Operating income 202 175 371 340 Other (expense) income: Interest expense (77 ) (75 ) (146 ) (150 ) Loss on debt financing transactions — — (1 ) — Other income, net (1 ) 8 4 18 Total other expense, net (78 ) (67 ) (143 ) (132 ) Net income before income taxes 124 108 228 208 Income tax expense (29 ) (26 ) (51 ) (44 ) Net income $ 95 $ 82 $ 177 $ 164 Basic and diluted net income per share: Basic $ 1.12 $ 0.92 $ 2.09 $ 1.83 Diluted $ 1.11 $ 0.90 $ 2.05 $ 1.78 Weighted average number of shares used in per share calculations: Basic shares 84 90 85 90 Diluted shares 86 92 86 92 (1) Excludes depreciation, amortization and impairments. LIGHT & WONDER, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited, in millions) June 30, December 31, 2025 2024 Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 136 $ 196 Restricted cash 130 110 Receivables, net of allowance for credit losses of $27 and $35, respectively 643 585 Inventories 187 158 Prepaid expenses, deposits and other current assets 141 134 Total current assets 1,237 1,183 Restricted cash 5 6 Receivables, net of allowance for credit losses of $7 and $5, respectively. 93 97 Property and equipment, net 351 286 Operating lease right-of-use assets 44 44 Goodwill 3,355 2,890 Intangible assets, net 882 454 Software, net 176 161 Deferred income taxes 272 229 Other assets 75 71 Total assets $ 6,490 $ 5,421 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity: Current portion of long-term debt $ 38 $ 23 Accounts payable 248 216 Accrued liabilities 358 447 Income taxes payable 53 49 Total current liabilities 697 735 Deferred income taxes 13 12 Operating lease liabilities 30 31 Other long-term liabilities 230 160 Long-term debt, excluding current portion 4,818 3,847 Total stockholders' equity 702 636 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 6,490 $ 5,421 LIGHT & WONDER, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited, in millions) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 95 $ 82 $ 177 $ 164 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities 118 113 225 196 Changes in working capital accounts, excluding the effects of acquisitions (107 ) (54 ) (111 ) (48 ) Net cash provided by operating activities 106 141 291 312 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures (78 ) (86 ) (139 ) (153 ) Acquisitions of businesses and assets, net of cash acquired (860 ) — (861 ) (5 ) Net cash used in investing activities (938 ) (86 ) (1,000 ) (158 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds (payments) of long-term debt, net 949 (5 ) 984 (5 ) Payments of debt issuance and deferred financing costs (2 ) — (5 ) (2 ) Payments on license obligations (7 ) (9 ) (12 ) (14 ) Payments of contingent acquisition considerations (2 ) (14 ) (2 ) (14 ) Purchase of L&W common stock (104 ) (150 ) (270 ) (175 ) Net redemptions of common stock under stock-based compensation plans and other (3 ) (8 ) (35 ) (40 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 831 (186 ) 660 (250 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 5 — 8 (3 ) Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 4 (131 ) (41 ) (99 ) Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 267 553 312 521 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period $ 271 $ 422 $ 271 $ 422 Supplemental cash flow information: Cash paid for interest $ 83 $ 83 $ 137 $ 146 Income taxes paid 47 62 71 70 Cash paid for contingent acquisition considerations included in operating activities — 22 — 22 Supplemental non-cash transactions: Non-cash interest expense $ 3 $ 3 $ 5 $ 5 LIGHT & WONDER, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF CONSOLIDATED AEBITDA, SUPPLEMENTAL BUSINESS SEGMENT DATA AND RECONCILIATION TO CONSOLIDATED AEBITDA MARGIN (Unaudited, in millions) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Reconciliation of Net Income to Consolidated AEBITDA Net income $ 95 $ 82 $ 177 $ 164 Restructuring and other(1) 17 34 37 40 Depreciation, amortization and impairments 99 87 190 173 Other expense (income), net 4 (5 ) 2 (14 ) Interest expense 77 75 146 150 Income tax expense 29 26 51 44 Stock-based compensation 31 31 59 53 Loss on debt financing transactions — — 1 — Consolidated AEBITDA $ 352 $ 330 $ 663 $ 610 Supplemental Business Segment Data Business segments AEBITDA Gaming $ 280 $ 272 $ 534 $ 504 SciPlay 74 70 138 132 iGaming 28 24 55 48 Total business segments AEBITDA 382 366 727 684 Corporate and other(2) (30 ) (36 ) (64 ) (74 ) Consolidated AEBITDA $ 352 $ 330 $ 663 $ 610 Reconciliation to Consolidated AEBITDA Margin Consolidated AEBITDA $ 352 $ 330 $ 663 $ 610 Revenue 809 818 1,582 1,575 Net income margin 12 % 10 % 11 % 10 % Consolidated AEBITDA margin (Consolidated AEBITDA/Revenue) 44 % 40 % 42 % 39 % (1) Refer to the Consolidated AEBITDA definition below for a description of items included in restructuring and other. (2) Includes amounts not allocated to the business segments (including corporate costs) and other non-operating expenses (income). LIGHT & WONDER, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED NPATA (Unaudited, in millions) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted NPATA Net income $ 95 $ 82 $ 177 $ 164 Amortization of acquired intangibles and impairments(1) 31 32 57 63 Restructuring and other(2) 17 34 37 40 Other expense (income), net 4 (5 ) 2 (14 ) Loss on debt financing transactions — — 1 — Income tax impact on adjustments (12 ) (13 ) (22 ) (19 ) Adjusted NPATA $ 135 $ 130 $ 252 $ 234 (1) Includes $3 million in impairment charges for the six months ended June 30, 2025. (2) Refer to the Adjusted NPATA definition below for a description of items included in restructuring and other. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME PER SHARE TO ADJUSTED NPATA PER SHARE ON DILUTED BASIS (Unaudited, in per share amounts) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Reconciliation of Net Income Per Share to Adjusted NPATA Per Share Net income per share – Diluted $ 1.11 $ 0.90 $ 2.05 $ 1.78 Amortization of acquired intangibles and impairments 0.36 0.34 0.66 0.69 Restructuring and other 0.20 0.37 0.43 0.43 Other expense (income), net 0.04 (0.05 ) 0.04 (0.15 ) Loss on debt financing transactions — — 0.01 — Income tax impact on adjustments (0.13 ) (0.14 ) (0.26 ) (0.21 ) Adjusted NPATA per share – Diluted $ 1.58 $ 1.42 $ 2.93 $ 2.54 LIGHT & WONDER, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION - SEGMENT KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS AND SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited, in millions, except unit and per unit data or as otherwise noted) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, March 31, June 30, June 30, 2025 2024 2025 2025 2024 Gaming Business Segment Supplemental Financial Data: Revenue by Line of Business: Gaming operations(1) $ 209 $ 175 $ 173 $ 382 $ 340 Gaming machine sales 191 228 208 398 433 Gaming systems 73 82 63 136 142 Table products 55 54 51 106 101 Total revenue $ 528 $ 539 $ 495 $ 1,022 $ 1,016 Gaming Operations: U.S. and Canada:(1) Installed base at period end 46,372 32,566 34,501 46,372 32,566 Average daily revenue per unit $ 47.40 $ 50.41 $ 48.25 $ 47.65 $ 49.34 International:(2) Installed base at period end 19,526 21,997 19,896 19,526 21,997 Average daily revenue per unit $ 16.97 $ 15.59 $ 15.07 $ 16.04 $ 14.93 Gaming Machine Sales: U.S. and Canada new unit shipments 5,454 5,809 5,769 11,223 10,246 International new unit shipments 3,585 5,501 4,001 7,586 10,760 Total new unit shipments 9,039 11,310 9,770 18,809 21,006 Average sales price per new unit $ 18,930 $ 18,548 $ 19,996 $ 19,483 $ 19,170 Gaming Machine Unit Sales Components: U.S. and Canada unit shipments: Replacement units 5,231 5,465 5,398 10,629 9,761 Casino opening and expansion units 223 344 371 594 485 Total unit shipments 5,454 5,809 5,769 11,223 10,246 International unit shipments: Replacement units 3,511 5,386 2,998 6,509 9,097 Casino opening and expansion units 74 115 1,003 1,077 1,663 Total unit shipments 3,585 5,501 4,001 7,586 10,760 SciPlay Business Segment Supplemental Financial Data: Revenue by Platform: Third-party platforms and other(3) $ 165 $ 181 $ 175 $ 339 $ 375 Direct-to-consumer platforms 35 24 27 63 36 Total revenue $ 200 $ 205 $ 202 $ 402 $ 411 In-App Purchases: Average MAU(4) 5.2 5.4 5.5 5.4 5.6 Average DAU(5) 2.0 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.2 ARPDAU(6) $ 1.08 $ 1.04 $ 1.06 $ 1.07 $ 1.02 Average MPU(7) (in thousands) 512 574 572 542 584 AMRPPU(8) $ 128.96 $ 116.91 $ 116.96 $ 122.63 $ 115.42 Payer Conversion Rate(9) 9.8 % 10.5 % 10.4 % 10.1 % 10.4 % iGaming Business Segment Supplemental Data: Wagers processed through Open Gaming System (in billions) $ 26.6 $ 21.8 $ 25.2 $ 51.9 $ 44.2 (1) Inclusive of Grover charitable gaming active devices. (2) Units exclude those related to game content licensing. (3) Other primarily represents advertising revenue, which was not material for the periods presented. (4) MAU = Monthly Active Users is a count of visitors to our sites during a month. An individual who plays multiple games or from multiple devices may, in certain circumstances, be counted more than once. However, we use third-party data to limit the occurrence of multiple counting. (5) DAU = Daily Active Users is a count of visitors to our sites during a day. An individual who plays multiple games or from multiple devices may, in certain circumstances, be counted more than once. However, we use third-party data to limit the occurrence of multiple counting. (6) ARPDAU = Average Revenue Per DAU is calculated by dividing revenue for a period by the DAU for the period by the number of days for the period. (7) MPU = Monthly Paying Users is the number of individual users who made an in-game purchase during a particular month. (8) AMRPPU = Average Monthly Revenue Per Paying User is calculated by dividing average monthly revenue by average MPUs for the applicable time period. (9) Payer conversion rate is calculated by dividing average MPU for the period by the average MAU for the same period. LIGHT & WONDER, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO CONSOLIDATED AEBITDA (Unaudited, in millions) Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2025 December 31, 2024 Net income $ 348 $ 336 Restructuring and other 91 94 Depreciation, amortization and impairments 377 361 Other income, net (18 ) (37 ) Interest expense 289 293 Income tax expense 93 85 Stock-based compensation 116 110 Loss on debt financing transactions 2 2 Consolidated AEBITDA $ 1,298 $ 1,244 RECONCILIATION OF GROVER OPERATING INCOME TO GROVER ADJUSTED EBITDA (Unaudited, in millions) For the Period Beginning July 1, 2024 and Ending May 15, 2025 Grover Charitable Gaming operating income $ 86 Depreciation and amortization 16 Grover Adjusted EBITDA(1) $ 102 Combined AEBITDA(2) $ 1,400 RECONCILIATION OF PRINCIPAL FACE VALUE OF DEBT OUTSTANDING TO NET DEBT, NET DEBT LEVERAGE RATIO AND COMBINED NET DEBT LEVERAGE RATIO (Unaudited, in millions, except for ratios) As of June 30, 2025 December 31, 2024 Consolidated AEBITDA $ 1,298 $ 1,244 Combined AEBITDA(2) 1,400 n/a Total debt $ 4,856 $ 3,870 Add: Unamortized debt discount/premium and deferred financing costs, net 37 39 Principal face value of debt outstanding 4,893 3,909 Less: Cash and cash equivalents 136 196 Net debt $ 4,757 $ 3,713 Net debt leverage ratio 3.7 3.0 Combined net debt leverage ratio(3) 3.4 n/a n/a — not applicable. (1) Grover Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, is unaudited and based on preliminary estimates and assumptions. See below for further description and disclaimers associated with this non-GAAP measure. (2) Combined AEBITDA consists of Consolidated AEBITDA and Grover Adjusted EBITDA. Refer to non-GAAP financial measure definitions below for further details. (3) Combined net debt leverage ratio represents Net debt divided by Combined AEBITDA. Refer to non-GAAP financial measure definitions below for further details. LIGHT & WONDER, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO FREE CASH FLOW (Unaudited, in millions) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 106 $ 141 $ 291 $ 312 Less: Capital expenditures (78 ) (86 ) (139 ) (153 ) Add: Payments on contingent acquisition considerations — 22 — 22 Less: Payments on license obligations (7 ) (9 ) (12 ) (14 ) Add (less): Change in restricted cash impacting working capital 8 2 — (5 ) Free cash flow(1) $ 29 $ 70 $ 140 $ 162 Supplemental cash flow information - items impacting free cash flows: Litigation settlements $ 73 $ — $ 73 $ — Professional fees, services and other costs related to strategic review and the Grover acquisition 2 — 3 — (1) Includes $10 million and $20 million collected for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 related to Management designated restricted funds associated with certain Dragon Train® game sales in which control of the units have transferred to the customer, but the title transfer was pending until the final payment. Non-GAAP Financial Measures Management uses the following non-GAAP financial measures in conjunction with GAAP financial measures: Consolidated AEBITDA, Grover Adjusted EBITDA, Combined AEBITDA, Consolidated AEBITDA margin, Adjusted NPATA, Adjusted NPATA per share (on diluted basis)(EPSa), Free cash flow, Net debt, Net debt leverage ratio and Combined net debt leverage ratio (each, as described more fully below). These non-GAAP financial measures are presented as supplemental disclosures. They should not be considered in isolation of, as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP, and should be read in conjunction with the Company's financial statements filed with the SEC. The non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company may differ from similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Specifically, Management uses Consolidated AEBITDA to, among other things: (i) monitor and evaluate the performance of the Company's operations; (ii) facilitate Management's internal and external comparisons of the Company's consolidated historical operating performance; and (iii) analyze and evaluate financial and strategic planning decisions regarding future operating investments and operating budgets. In addition, Management uses Consolidated AEBITDA and Consolidated AEBITDA margin to facilitate its external comparisons of the Company's consolidated results to the historical operating performance of other companies that may have different capital structures and debt levels. Following our ASX listing, Management introduced usage of Adjusted NPATA, a non-GAAP financial measure, which is widely used to measure the performance as well as a principal basis for valuation of gaming and other companies listed on the ASX, and which we present on a supplemental basis. The Adjusted NPATA performance measure was further supplemented with Adjusted NPATA per share (on diluted basis)(also referred to as EPSa), which was added during the third quarter of 2024. Following the closing of the Grover acquisition, Management introduced usage of certain of these non-GAAP financial measures on a "Combined" basis. Combined non-GAAP financial measures include results for both the Company and Grover on a combined basis, inclusive of periods prior to the closing of the acquisition. The Combined measures do not reflect any pro forma adjustments or other adjustments for costs related to integration activities, cost savings or other synergies that have been or may have been achieved if the business combination occurred on July 1, 2024. We cannot assure you that such measures would not be materially different if such information were audited or that our actual results would not differ materially from the Combined measures if the acquisition had been completed as of July 1, 2024. Management uses Net debt, Net debt leverage ratio and Combined net debt leverage ratio in monitoring and evaluating the Company's overall liquidity, financial flexibility and leverage. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful as they provide Management and investors with information regarding the Company's financial condition and operating performance that is an integral part of Management's reporting and planning processes. In particular, Management believes that Consolidated AEBITDA is helpful because this non-GAAP financial measure eliminates the effects of restructuring, transaction, integration or other items that Management believes are less indicative of the ongoing underlying performance of the Company's operations (as more fully described below) and are better evaluated separately. Management believes that Free cash flow provides useful information regarding the Company's liquidity and its ability to service debt and fund investments. Management believes Adjusted NPATA and Adjusted NPATA per share are useful for investors because they provide investors with additional perspective on performance, as the measures eliminate the effects of amortization of acquired intangible assets, restructuring, transaction, integration, certain other items, and the income tax impact on such adjustments, which Management believes are less indicative of the ongoing underlying performance of operations and are better evaluated separately. Adjusted NPATA is widely used to measure performance of gaming and other companies listed on the ASX. Management believes that the Combined measures are useful to investors because they provide additional information regarding the combined business of the Company and Grover across the periods being presented, allowing for more meaningful comparisons of overall liquidity, financial flexibility and leverage. Management also believes that Free cash flow is useful for investors because it provides investors with important perspectives on the cash available for debt repayment and other strategic measures, after making necessary capital investments in property and equipment, necessary license payments to support the ongoing business operations and adjustments for changes in restricted cash impacting working capital. Consolidated AEBITDA Consolidated AEBITDA, as used herein, is a non-GAAP financial measure that is presented as a supplemental disclosure of the Company's operations and is reconciled to net income as the most directly comparable GAAP measure, as set forth in the schedule titled "Reconciliation of Net Income to Consolidated AEBITDA." Consolidated AEBITDA should not be considered in isolation of, as a substitute for, or superior to, the consolidated financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP, and should be read in conjunction with the Company's financial statements filed with the SEC. Consolidated AEBITDA may differ from similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Consolidated AEBITDA is reconciled to Net income and includes the following adjustments, as applicable: (1) Restructuring and other, which includes charges or expenses attributable to: (i) employee severance; (ii) Management restructuring and related costs; (iii) restructuring and integration; (iv) cost savings initiatives; (v) major litigation; and (vi) acquisition- and disposition-related costs, strategic review and other unusual items; (2) Depreciation, amortization and impairment charges and Goodwill impairments; (3) Loss on debt financing transactions; (4) Change in fair value of investments and Gain on remeasurement of debt and other; (5) Interest expense; (6) Income tax expense; (7) Stock-based compensation; and (8) Other expense (income), net, including foreign currency gains or losses and earnings from equity investments. AEBITDA is presented exclusively as our segment measure of profit or loss. Consolidated AEBITDA guidance range for fiscal year 2025 and Consolidated AEBITDA target denote non-GAAP financial measures. We are not providing a forward-looking quantitative reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure because we are unable to do so without unreasonable efforts or to reasonably estimate the projected outcome of certain significant items. These items are uncertain, depend on various factors out of our control and could have a material impact on the corresponding measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Grover Adjusted EBITDA Grover Adjusted EBITDA, as used herein, is a non-GAAP financial measure that is presented as a supplemental disclosure, is unaudited and based on preliminary estimates and assumptions, and is reconciled to Grover Charitable Gaming's operating income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, as set forth in the schedule titled "Reconciliation of Grover Operating Income to Grover Adjusted EBITDA." Grover Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation of, as a substitute for, or superior to, the consolidated financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP, and should be read in conjunction with the Company's financial statements filed with the SEC. Grover Adjusted EBITDA may differ materially from similarly titled measures presented by other companies, including Consolidated AEBITDA, and is presented solely for the purposes of calculating and reconciling Combined AEBITDA and calculating Combined net debt leverage ratio, including periods prior to the acquisition. Grover Adjusted EBITDA is not calculated consistently with Consolidated AEBITDA, and includes different adjustments based on the unaudited and preliminary financial statements provided by Grover's management prior to the closing of the acquisition. Grover Adjusted EBITDA is reconciled to Grover Charitable Gaming's operating income, and includes the following adjustments, as applicable: (1) depreciation and amortization; (2) other income/expenses primarily related to non-operating gain and losses; and (3) elimination of certain non-recurring distribution costs expected to be eliminated in connection with the consummation of the acquisition and certain other immaterial adjustments. Combined AEBITDA Combined AEBITDA, as used herein, is a non-GAAP financial measure that combines Consolidated AEBITDA and Grover Adjusted EBITDA and is presented as a supplemental disclosure. Combined AEBITDA should not be considered in isolation of, as a substitute for, or superior to, the consolidated financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP, and should be read in conjunction with the Company's financial statements filed with the SEC. Combined AEBITDA may differ from similarly titled measures presented by other companies and is presented only for purposes of calculating and reconciling Combined net debt leverage ratio. Consolidated AEBITDA Margin Consolidated AEBITDA margin, as used herein, represents our Consolidated AEBITDA (as defined above) calculated as a percentage of consolidated revenue. Consolidated AEBITDA margin is a non-GAAP financial measure that is presented as a supplemental disclosure for illustrative purposes only and is reconciled to net income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, in a schedule above. Adjusted NPATA Adjusted NPATA, as used herein, is a non-GAAP financial measure that is presented as a supplemental disclosure of the Company's operations and is reconciled to net income as the most directly comparable GAAP measure, as set forth in the schedule titled "Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted NPATA." Adjusted NPATA should not be considered in isolation of, as a substitute for, or superior to, the consolidated financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP, and should be read in conjunction with the Company's financial statements filed with the SEC. Adjusted NPATA may differ from similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Adjusted NPATA is reconciled to Net income and includes the following adjustments, as applicable: (1) Amortization of acquired intangible assets; (2) Non-cash asset and goodwill impairments; (3) Restructuring and other, which includes charges or expenses attributable to: (i) employee severance; (ii) Management restructuring and related costs; (iii) restructuring and integration; (iv) cost savings initiatives; (v) major litigation; and (vi) acquisition- and disposition-related costs, strategic review and other unusual items; (4) Loss on debt financing transactions; (5) Change in fair value of investments and Gain on remeasurement of debt and other; (6) Income tax impact on adjustments; and (7) Other expense (income), net, including foreign currency gains or losses and earnings from equity investments. Adjusted NPATA guidance range for fiscal year 2025 denotes a non-GAAP financial measure. We are not providing a forward-looking quantitative reconciliation of Adjusted NPATA guidance range to the most directly comparable GAAP measure because we are unable to do so without unreasonable efforts or to reasonably estimate the projected outcome of certain significant items. These items are uncertain, depend on various factors out of our control and could have a material impact on the corresponding measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted NPATA Per Share – Diluted (EPSa) Adjusted NPATA per share (EPSa), as used herein, is a non-GAAP financial measure that is presented as a supplemental disclosure of the Company's operations on diluted basis and is reconciled to diluted net income per share as the most directly comparable GAAP measure, as set forth in the schedule titled "Reconciliation of Net Income Per Share to Adjusted NPATA Per Share on Diluted Basis." Adjusted NPATA per share should not be considered in isolation of, as a substitute for, or superior to, the consolidated financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP, and should be read in conjunction with the Company's financial statements filed with the SEC. Adjusted NPATA per share may differ from similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Adjusted NPATA per share is reconciled to diluted net income per share and includes the same adjustments as the schedule titled "Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted NPATA" in per share amounts. Adjusted NPATA per share target, or Targeted EPSa, denotes a non-GAAP financial measure. We are not providing a forward-looking quantitative reconciliation of Adjusted NPATA per share target to the most directly comparable GAAP measure because we are unable to do so without unreasonable efforts or to reasonably estimate the projected outcome of certain significant items. These items are uncertain, depend on various factors out of our control and could have a material impact on the corresponding measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Free Cash Flow Free cash flow, as used herein, represents net cash provided by operating activities less total capital expenditures, less payments on license obligations, plus payments on contingent acquisition considerations and adjusted for changes in restricted cash impacting working capital. Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that is presented as a supplemental disclosure for illustrative purposes only and is reconciled to net cash provided by operating activities, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, in the schedule above. Net Debt, Net Debt Leverage Ratio and Combined Net Debt Leverage Ratio Net debt is defined as total principal face value of debt outstanding, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, less cash and cash equivalents. Principal face value of debt outstanding includes the face value of debt issued under Senior Secured Credit Facilities and Senior Notes, which are described in Note 14 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and in Note 10 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Net debt leverage ratio, as used herein, represents Net debt divided by Consolidated AEBITDA. Combined net debt leverage ratio, as used herein, represents Net debt divided by Combined AEBITDA. The forward-looking non-GAAP financial measure targeted net debt leverage ratio is presented on a supplemental basis and does not reflect Company guidance. We are not providing a forward-looking quantitative reconciliation of targeted net debt leverage ratio to the most directly comparable GAAP measure because we are unable to predict with reasonable certainty the ultimate outcome of certain significant items without unreasonable effort. These items are uncertain, depend on various factors and could have a material impact on GAAP reported results for the relevant period. View source version on Contacts COMPANY CONTACTS Media Relations Andy Fouché +1 206-697-3678Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Communicationsmedia@ Investor Relations Nick Zangari +1 702-301-4378Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasuryir@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data
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Sony Group Corporation (SONY) is scheduled to report first-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings on Aug. 7. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings has been revised up by a penny in the past 30 days and is currently pegged at 24 cents per share, flat year over year. The company's earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters, with the average surprise being 40.8%. In the past year, the stock has gained 49.1% compared with the Zacks Audio Video Production industry's rise of 44.2%. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Factors to Note Sony's ability to capitalize on the evolving entertainment landscape is likely to have contributed to its strong performance in the fiscal first quarter. The company continues to navigate both challenges and opportunities across its diverse business portfolio. From its PlayStation gaming division and image sensors to music, movies and financial services, Sony's varied exposure provides it with a unique growth profile, but also exposes it to volatile market conditions. It is focused on expanding its intellectual property across business segments through strategic investments in content, music catalogs, anime and innovative content creation technologies. In fiscal 2024, its entertainment division generated nearly 60% of total revenue, highlighting its resilience even during economic challenges. Building on this momentum, Sony is advancing its long-term Creative Entertainment Vision to deliver Kando and 'Creating Infinite Realities' by uniting creators, partners, employees and its diverse businesses. The G&NS segment remains on a steady path, driven by the ongoing growth of PlayStation 5 in both active users and user spending. Sony aims to build on this momentum to support long-term, profitable growth and to invest in shaping the future of gaming. The company anticipates consistent growth in revenues and profits from network services as the PS5 user base expands. Key objectives include boosting revenues from PlayStation Plus and maximizing PlayStation Store earnings through personalization and pricing strategies. Sony's Music business has been a steady growth driver for the company over the years. It aims to grow its Music business by expanding into emerging markets like Latin America, India and parts of Europe, where streaming is on the rise. It plans to grow both organically and through acquisitions, while investing in music catalogs and talent discovery. Sony is also strengthening ties with local artists and labels, expanding IP through biopics, documentaries and live events, and exploring AI to add value while protecting artists' rights. Sony Corporation Price and EPS Surprise Sony Corporation price-eps-surprise | Sony Corporation Quote The Pictures segment is benefiting from strong box office performance, increased revenue from Crunchyroll, driven by paid subscriptions and synergies following the acquisition of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. The I&SS business is likely to have been supported by robust sales of image sensors for mobile devices. The anime market is expected to grow steadily, with a high single-digit annual growth rate from 2023 to 2030. Crunchyroll's core anime streaming business is projected to grow even faster, at more than 10% annually by 2030. However, Sony faces strong global competition across its product lines, including TVs, gaming and smartphones. Its success depends on launching products that match customer demand. With a large share of revenue from emerging markets, Sony is exposed to forex fluctuations, especially in the yen, U.S. dollar, and euro, which impact both sales and production costs. The situation regarding additional U.S. tariffs remains very unstable and unpredictable. The G&NS, ET&S and I&SS segments, which are likely to be directly affected, are already experiencing difficulties from the tariffs currently in place. While efforts are being made to respond, these segments face significant pressure and must now prepare for multiple uncertain and potentially disruptive scenarios that could compromise operational stability and strategic planning. Key Recent Highlight In July 2025, Sony and Bandai Namco announced a strategic business alliance. As part of the deal, Sony will buy 16 million Bandai Namco shares for about 68 billion yen, giving it a 2.5% stake in the company. The two companies will work together to grow global fan communities, especially around anime and manga. They aim to combine their strengths to create new, engaging experiences and boost the value of their content. What Our Model Says Our proven model does not predict an earnings beat for Sony this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy), or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. That is not the case here. Earnings ESP: SONY has an Earnings ESP of -10.64%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter. Zacks Rank: SONY currently carries a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. Stocks With the Favorable Combination Here are three stocks you may want to consider, as our model shows that these have the right elements to post an earnings beat in this reporting cycle. Emerson Electric Co. (EMR), expected to release earnings on Aug. 6, currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.39% and a Zacks Rank of 3. The consensus estimate for Emerson Electric's earnings for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 is pegged at $1.51 per share, indicating year-over-year growth of 5.6%. EMR has a trailing four-quarter average surprise of 3.4%. BCE Inc. (BCE) is expected to release earnings on Aug. 7, currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.97% and a Zacks Rank of 2. The consensus estimate for BCE's earnings for the second quarter of 2025 is pegged at 52 cents per share, indicating a year-over-year fall of 8.7%. BCE has a trailing four-quarter average surprise of 3.5%. Watts Water (WTS) is expected to release earnings on Aug. 6, currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.86% and a Zacks Rank of 2. The consensus estimate for WTS' earnings for the second quarter of 2025 is pegged at $2.68 per share, indicating a year-over-year rise of 8.9%. WTS has a trailing four-quarter average surprise of 6.5%. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) : Free Stock Analysis Report BCE, Inc. (BCE) : Free Stock Analysis Report Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) : Free Stock Analysis Report Sony Corporation (SONY) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
