Aristocrat’s Strong Financial Year and Strategic Shift Towards Social Casino

Solid Financial Performance and Growth

Australian gaming machine manufacturer Aristocrat Leisure reported an impressive profit of $1.6 billion, marking a 12% increase compared to the previous year. This growth was supported by the full-year contribution of NeoGames. Despite this progress, the company faced higher corporate expenses, including legal costs, decreased interest income, and an elevated effective tax rate, which partially offset gains.

Expanding Market Presence and Gaming Operations

Aristocrat experienced notable expansion in its gaming sector, especially through outright sales, with significant improvements seen in North America and the Australia-New Zealand markets. The installed gaming base increased by 4,100 units to a total of 75,225, and overall market share climbed to 43%. The average fee per day rose to $53.23, representing a 2% sequential increase in the second half of the year, indicative of sustained operational strength despite business growth.

Revenue from sales also grew by 11%, fueled by unit and market share expansion in key regions. Key to this success were product launches such as the Baron cabinet and the Spooky Link game, the latter achieving the fastest growth of any game in Aristocrat’s history.

Focused Investment in Future Growth

CEO Trevor Croker emphasized the company’s strong performance across several major metrics, highlighting Aristocrat’s robust portfolio and resilience across varied operating conditions while continuing to invest in future opportunities. The year 2025 was described as a transitional phase for Aristocrat, including the divestiture of Plarium and, following year-end, Big Fish Games.

Starting from the 2026 financial year, Aristocrat’s Product Madness mobile division will concentrate solely on social casino games. The company remains committed to advancing technology and product development to foster future growth within Aristocrat Interactive.

Croker outlined that the company’s three business segments are interconnected by shared gaming content and technological innovation, each presenting promising growth potential. Additionally, Aristocrat actively seeks strategic mergers and acquisitions with a disciplined approach.

Sustainability continues to be a core focus, especially the commitment to Safer Play and adherence to global reporting standards. Shareholders benefited significantly, with $1.4 billion returned through dividends and share repurchase programs.