Lottomatica Group Spa completes significant share‑repurchase, boosting shareholder value

Lottomatica Group S.p.A., the leading Italian gaming operator, announced on 19 November 2025 that it has executed a share‑repurchase of 2 ,511,089 ordinary shares between 10 and 14 November. The transaction was carried out at an average price of €20.5514 per share, amounting to a total outlay of €51,606,449.47. Following the purchase, the company now holds 8,360,873 treasury shares, representing 3.323 % of the outstanding ordinary shares.

This move is part of Lottomatica’s broader buy‑back program, aimed at improving the company’s earnings per share and supporting the stock price. With the current close price of €20.06 and a 52‑week high of €25.24, the repurchase places the shares near the lower end of the recent trading range, potentially creating a more attractive entry point for investors.

The share repurchase aligns with Lottomatica’s strategic focus on strengthening its balance sheet and enhancing shareholder returns. The company’s market capitalization stands at €4.95 billion, with a price‑earnings ratio of 37.13, reflecting investors’ willingness to pay for future growth in the gaming sector.

Lottomatica’s core operations span three segments:

  • Online – offering sport betting, virtual betting, horse betting, casino games, bingo, poker, betting exchange, and skill games through platforms such as GoldBet.it, Better.it, Lottomatica.it, Betflag.it, Totosì.it, and Planetwin365.it.
  • Sports Franchise – retail betting under the GoldBet, Intralot, Better, and Planetwin365 brands.
  • Gaming Franchise – management of gaming halls and concessions for video lottery terminals and amusement with prize machines.

The buy‑back is expected to reduce the number of shares outstanding, thereby concentrating earnings and potentially increasing the earnings‑per‑share metric. It also signals confidence from management in the company’s cash‑flow generation and the long‑term prospects of the Italian gaming market.

While the announcement is positive from a shareholder‑value perspective, market participants will monitor how the repurchase affects liquidity and whether it influences the company’s dividend policy or future capital allocation decisions. In the broader context of the Italian equity market, which is experiencing subdued activity ahead of key technology earnings, Lottomatica’s share repurchase provides a tangible return to investors amid a challenging environment for growth stocks.