Ainsworth Game Technology Ltd's stock surged 7.28% during the intraday trading session on Friday, as the company released a trading update for the first half of calendar year 2026.
The gaming technology firm expects H1CY26 underlying EBITDA, excluding currency impacts, to reach A$13 million. Additionally, it anticipates a profit before tax of A$1.0 million for the period, when excluding currency impacts and one-off items.
While the company projected H1CY26 revenue of A$116 million, representing a 24% decline from the prior comparable period, investors appeared to focus on the positive profitability metrics outlined in the update, driving the share price higher.