ALL delivered $543m, (37% increase), in underlying profit for FY17.
A good result was offset by a negative response to their announced acquisition of Big Fish Games. The acquisition of Big Fish is the second deal this year where Aristocrat is expanding into social gaming.
FY18 is forecast to deliver a further 20% growth with net profit of $650m, EPS $1.05, DPS $0.42 placing the stock on a forward yield of 1.9%.
We hold ALL in our ASX 50 model portfolio, following the Algo Engine buy signal triggered in July at $20.25.