Aristocrat Leisure has reported a solid financial performance for the full fiscal year 2024, with notable revenue growth fueled by its North American gaming division. The company’s overall revenue reached AU$6.60 billion (US$4.31 billion), marking a 4.9% year-over-year increase. Key growth was attributed to the robust performance of Aristocrat Gaming in North America, with total EBITDA rising 18.5% to AU$2.47 billion, reflecting a healthy margin increase to 37.4%.
Strong Performance in Gaming, Interactive, and Social Casino
Aristocrat Gaming achieved impressive results, particularly in North America, where profits rose by 9%. Growth in the Class III Premium and Class II installed bases drove these gains, though revenue dipped slightly outside of North America due to lower unit sales in Australia and New Zealand.
Pixel United, Aristocrat’s social casino arm, continued to see strong demand, surpassing US$1 billion in bookings. Aristocrat highlighted the division’s resilience, noting that Pixel United “continued to outperform the market in social casino and delivered improved profitability in ongoing mixed market conditions.”
The Interactive division also saw substantial gains, with an 85% revenue increase for FY24. Growth here was supported by iGaming expansion across North America and Europe, along with contributions from acquisitions like NeoGames and Roxor, which boosted both iLottery and gaming content revenues.
Throughout FY24, Aristocrat maintained a strategic focus on growth through organic investment in areas like design, development, and capital expenditure. In line with its capital management strategy, the company returned AU$1.3 billion to shareholders through dividends and share buy-backs.
Aristocrat CEO Trevor Croker expressed optimism about the results, stating, “This was an outstanding result, reflecting Aristocrat’s ability to grow through mixed operating environments and control a range of levers to deliver EPS growth of 20%.”
Croker added that Aristocrat would continue pursuing growth opportunities and enhancing its portfolio while staying committed to share buy-backs and portfolio management. As the company moves forward, it aims to capture “significant strategic opportunities” and drive continued momentum in its core businesses, particularly in North America.
Aristocrat’s results underscore the company’s ability to navigate a dynamic market and maintain strong performance across diverse gaming segments.
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