AGEM index growth during February 2025

February 2025
The AGEM Index grew by 150.62 points to 1,780.62 in February 2025, a 9.2 percent gain from the prior month. Compared to one year ago, the index rose 41.2 percent, or 519.52 points. During the latest month, eight of the 12 AGEM Index companies reported stock price increases, which resulted in eight positive contributions and four negative contributions to the AGEM Index.
 
The largest positive contributor to the monthly index was Konami Corp. (TYO: 9766), whose 27.8 percent increase in stock price led to a 130.07-point gain to the index. Meanwhile, Light & Wonder Inc. (NASDAQ: LNW) saw its stock price increase by 26.9 percent, leading to a 63.17-point increase for the index. The largest negative contribution to the index was sourced to Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL), whose 4.6 percent decrease in stock price resulted in a 32.59-point loss to the AGEM Index.
 
Konami Corp’s 130.07-addition to the AGEM Index was the largest by a single contributor in the index history, due to the company’s robust earnings results in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025.
 
In February, all three major U.S. stock indices decreased from the prior month. The NASDAQ fell by 4.0 percent over the month, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a 1.6 percent dip. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 fell by 1.4 percent from January.
 
About AGEM
AGEM is an international trade association representing manufacturers of electronic gaming devices, systems, lotteries, and components for the gaming industry. The Association works to further the interests of gaming equipment manufacturers throughout the world. Through political action, tradeshow partnerships, information dissemination and good corporate citizenship, the members of AGEM work together to create benefits for every company within the organization. Together, AGEM and its member organizations have assisted regulatory commissions and participated in the legislative process to solve problems and create a positive business environment.

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