Lottomatica: nine-month profit rises to 262.6 million, with revenue up 5 per cent, driven by online sales

Confirms guidance for adjusted EBITDA at the upper end of estimates

(Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) -

Lottomatica reported an adjusted profit of €262.6 million in the first nine months of the 2026 financial year, up from €257.4 million a year ago (+2%), and adjusted EBITDA of €665.4 million (+8%) on revenue of €1.72 billion, up 5 per cent. Revenue for the nine-month period comprised a 13 per cent increase in online revenue to €781 million (€256 million for the quarter, up 13 per cent year-on-year); a -1% decline in the Sports Franchise to 377 million (-1% in the quarter to 101 million) and a -2% decline in the Gaming Franchise to 570 million (-2% in the quarter to 180 million). In the third quarter alone, adjusted EBITDA rose by 3 per cent to 200 million, whilst revenue grew by 5 per cent to 537 million: the third-quarter figures are in line with the analysts’ consensus. The guidance for 2026 has been confirmed, with adjusted EBITDA expected to be at the upper end of the €940–980 million range.

“We reaffirm our confidence in our growth trajectory, underpinned by favourable market conditions, the continued execution of our strategy and strong cash generation,” commented Chairman and Chief Executive Guglielmo Angelozzi.

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