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BRSL

Brightstar Lottery PLC

Consumer DiscretionaryCasinos & Gaming$2.1B

May12Tue

Post-Earnings Recap

ReportedQ1-2026Pre-Market6:40 AM EDT

Brightstar Lottery PLC Misses on EPS, Stock Down 7.36%

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.14	$0.18	-24.32%
Revenue	—	$607M	—

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Brightstar Lottery PLC Misses on EPS, Stock Down 7.36%

Key Numbers

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.14	$0.18	-24.32%
Revenue	—	$607M	—

Management Commentary

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What It Means

Brightstar Lottery PLC's earnings report showed a significant miss on EPS, which likely contributed to the stock's decline of 7.36%. Investors were expecting better performance, particularly in earnings per share, but the company did not meet those expectations. The lack of revenue data and guidance further adds to uncertainty about the company's future performance.

Company Snapshot

Brightstar Lottery PLC operates in the consumer discretionary sector, focusing on casinos and gaming. As a player in the lottery space, its performance can be influenced by consumer spending trends and regulatory changes in gaming laws.

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well the company managed costs and revenues this quarter.

$0.18

Revenue

Revenue figures will provide insight into overall sales performance and consumer engagement with lottery products.

$607M

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Original Pre-Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 4Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

50%

Avg EPS Surprise

+18.86%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.91%

Last Quarter Recap

In the last quarter, Brightstar Lottery reported an EPS of $0.36, significantly beating expectations. This strong performance led to a positive market reaction, with the stock rising by over 5% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts are generally optimistic about Brightstar's upcoming earnings, expecting continued growth in both EPS and revenue. The company has consistently beaten EPS estimates in the past, which adds to the positive sentiment.

Bull Case

If Brightstar can maintain its strong performance and exceed the EPS and revenue estimates, it may see a substantial increase in stock price, reflecting investor confidence.

Bear Case

On the other hand, if the company fails to meet the consensus estimates or if there are signs of declining consumer interest, it could lead to a negative market reaction.

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

$0.18

EPS is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well the company managed costs and revenues this quarter.

Revenue

$607M

Revenue figures will provide insight into overall sales performance and consumer engagement with lottery products.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will Brightstar's EPS exceed the consensus estimate of $0.18?

A beat on EPS would reinforce the company's strong performance trend and could lead to a positive stock reaction.

What are the revenue figures compared to the consensus of $607M?

Revenue performance will indicate how well the company is capturing market demand and could influence investor sentiment.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the potential for Brightstar to exceed revenue expectations based on recent consumer spending trends in gaming.

Supporting Evidence

Brightstar has a strong track record of beating EPS estimates, which may not be fully reflected in current expectations.

The options market is pricing a significant move, indicating that traders anticipate volatility that could favor a positive outcome.

Key Risk

If the revenue comes in below $590M, it could undermine the bullish outlook.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance is critical as it will either reinforce the company's growth narrative or raise concerns about its market position.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $0.20 or higher would confirm the bull case, indicating strong profitability.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.13 would support the bear case, suggesting potential issues with profitability.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±4.69%

Historical Avg

±5.7%

Pricing cheap

The options market is pricing in a move of about 4.69%, suggesting that traders expect some volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±4.7% while BRSL has averaged ±5.7% over the last 4 prints — setup is pricing cheap.

Detail

ATM IV

0.5%

30d HV

28.2%

Calls (34K)P/C Ratio: 0.54Puts (0)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Brightstar beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 2.78%, confirming the bullish sentiment.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience a muted reaction, reflecting cautious investor sentiment.

Miss

A miss on earnings could lead to a decline in stock price, with historical patterns suggesting a potential drop of around 4.39%.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on consumer engagement trends in lottery products.
2Insights on cost management and operational efficiency.
3Comments on regulatory changes affecting the gaming industry.
4Guidance on future revenue expectations and growth strategies.
5Any commentary on competitive pressures in the gaming sector.

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Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well the company managed costs and revenues this quarter.

$0.18

Revenue

Revenue figures will provide insight into overall sales performance and consumer engagement with lottery products.

$607M

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

Original Pre-Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 4Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

50%

Avg EPS Surprise

+18.86%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.91%

Last Quarter Recap

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

If Brightstar can maintain its strong performance and exceed the EPS and revenue estimates, it may see a substantial increase in stock price, reflecting investor confidence.

Bear Case

On the other hand, if the company fails to meet the consensus estimates or if there are signs of declining consumer interest, it could lead to a negative market reaction.

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

$0.18

EPS is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well the company managed costs and revenues this quarter.

Revenue

$607M

Revenue figures will provide insight into overall sales performance and consumer engagement with lottery products.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will Brightstar's EPS exceed the consensus estimate of $0.18?

A beat on EPS would reinforce the company's strong performance trend and could lead to a positive stock reaction.

What are the revenue figures compared to the consensus of $607M?

Revenue performance will indicate how well the company is capturing market demand and could influence investor sentiment.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the potential for Brightstar to exceed revenue expectations based on recent consumer spending trends in gaming.

Supporting Evidence

Brightstar has a strong track record of beating EPS estimates, which may not be fully reflected in current expectations.

The options market is pricing a significant move, indicating that traders anticipate volatility that could favor a positive outcome.

Key Risk

If the revenue comes in below $590M, it could undermine the bullish outlook.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance is critical as it will either reinforce the company's growth narrative or raise concerns about its market position.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $0.20 or higher would confirm the bull case, indicating strong profitability.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.13 would support the bear case, suggesting potential issues with profitability.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±4.69%

Historical Avg

±5.7%

Pricing cheap

The options market is pricing in a move of about 4.69%, suggesting that traders expect some volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±4.7% while BRSL has averaged ±5.7% over the last 4 prints — setup is pricing cheap.

Detail

ATM IV

0.5%

30d HV

28.2%

Calls (34K)P/C Ratio: 0.54Puts (0)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Brightstar beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 2.78%, confirming the bullish sentiment.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience a muted reaction, reflecting cautious investor sentiment.

Miss

A miss on earnings could lead to a decline in stock price, with historical patterns suggesting a potential drop of around 4.39%.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on consumer engagement trends in lottery products.
2Insights on cost management and operational efficiency.
3Comments on regulatory changes affecting the gaming industry.
4Guidance on future revenue expectations and growth strategies.
5Any commentary on competitive pressures in the gaming sector.