Aristocrat Leisure revenue up 9% to $3 billion in H1 2025

Aristocrat Leisure reported a 9% rise in revenue to $3 billion for the six months ending March 31, 2025.

The group also posted a 6% rise in net profit after tax and before amortisation of acquired intangibles (NPATA) to $733 million, The Capital Club reported. Additionally, EBITDA rose 12.8% to $1.25 billion, supported by strong operating leverage and effective cost control. During the period, Aristocrat returned $533 million to shareholders through dividends and on-market share buy-backs.

Aristocrat Gaming continued to strengthen its market position in North America, recording approximately 2,500 net unit additions and maintaining a dominant 42% market share. 

However, gaming revenue in the Rest of World segment fell 9% year-on-year, with profit down 20%, driven by lower unit sales and reduced average sales prices in ANZ. Furthermore, ANZ sales were further impacted by strong market competition and the pending launch of Aristocrat’s new Baron cabinet.

In Asia, revenue grew 2.5%, supported by a 3% increase in average sales price due to a stronger product mix and solid game performance, which offset lower volumes.

Meanwhile, Product Madness revenue rose 5.3% to AUD 901 million (USD 584 million), driven by improved operational efficiency and higher direct-to-consumer sales.

Additionally, interactive revenue jumped 141% to AUD 263.6 million (USD 171 million), reflecting the full six-month contribution from NeoGames and continued growth in iLottery and content scaling. Profit rose 275% to AUD 113.6 million (USD 73.6 million).

Trevor Croker, CEO, said the results show the company’s ability to grow in varying conditions. “We achieved solid revenue and EBITDA growth in the period, once again highlighting market leadership and scale as fundamental strengths of our business, supported by a focus on operational efficiency and extracting operating leverage as we grow.”

The chief executive also noted the successful divestiture of Plarium and the strategic refocus of the mobile segment around Product Madness as key moves aligned with Aristocrat’s updated growth strategy. He also highlighted continued investments in technology and product alignment to position Aristocrat Interactive for accelerated performance.

“I am excited that we now have three focused and fully complementary business lines, united by a common core of great gaming content and each offering exciting growth prospects,” Croker said.

He added that the company is pursuing strategic M&A opportunities and progressing on climate and sustainability goals, including preparation for mandatory reporting and reducing emissions.

Croker expects stronger momentum in the second half of the year, supported by new product rollouts and ongoing tech initiatives. “We remain committed to our capital management strategy and our ongoing on-market share buy-back program.”