Brightstar Lottery PLC (BRSL) Stock Price & Analysis
Brightstar Lottery PLC (BRSL) closed at USD 9.56 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 3.58% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 9.23; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 9.1–9.59 on volume of 1,703,505 shares. Market capitalization is $1.75B, with a 52-week range of USD 9.1–17.59 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:38 UTC.
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Key facts (BRSL)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold BRSL (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 0 reduced, 1 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.33 on a 1–5 scale) (9 analysts), mean target USD 15.99 (range 11–19).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -38.8% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -51.3% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-10, EPS estimate USD 0.07, revenue estimate $611M.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (BRSL)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold BRSL. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prem Watsa | Fairfax Financial Holdings | 0.03% | $738K | Unchanged |
Analysts (BRSL)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.33 on a 1–5 scale), 9 analysts; mean target USD 15.99 (low 11, high 19).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | Truist Securities | Target lowered | Hold | $13 → $11 |
| 2026-10-07 | Macquarie | Target lowered | Outperform | $21 → $18 |
| 2026-08-13 | Jefferies | Upgrade | Hold → Buy | $12 → $16 |
| 2026-07-20 | Truist Securities | Target lowered | Hold | $14 → $13 |
| 2026-07-01 | Deutsche Bank | Initiated | Buy | $15 |
| 2026-06-29 | Argus Research | Downgrade | Buy → Hold |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (BRSL)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -38.8% | -51.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -38.9% | -13.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 32.3% | 38.2% |
| Max drawdown | -41.6% (Oct 2025→Oct 2026) | -60.0% (Jul 2023→Oct 2026) |
BRSL analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.07 | $0.15 | -53.0% | $611.2M | 5 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.14 | $0.27 | -48.1% | $716.0M | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $0.52 | $0.61 | -15.3% | $2.49B | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $0.72 | $0.80 | -10.3% | $2.57B | 5 |
BRSL options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±13.3% (±$1.28) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 10, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 51.2% | ±13.3% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 48.6% | ±19.6% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 175 | 42.0% | ±24.1% |
30-day implied volatility 41.8% vs 29.4% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:38 UTC)
| Price | USD 9.56 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.58% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 9.23 |
| Open | USD 9.1 |
| Day Range | USD 9.1 – 9.59 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 9.1 – 17.59 |
| Volume | 1,703,505 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.75B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (BRSL)
Nexqual's technical model rates BRSL "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:38 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 37.65 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 10.55) |
| MACD | -0.29 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (BRSL)
Wall Street analysts rate BRSL "Buy" based on 9 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 15.99 (range USD 11–19), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:38 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 9 |
| Mean Target | USD 15.99 |
| High Target | USD 19 |
| Low Target | USD 11 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 6 / 3 / 0 |
Earnings (BRSL)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-10 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.07 |
| Revenue Estimate | $611.22M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.11 vs est 0.07 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.14 vs est 0.18 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.36 vs est 0.32 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.36 vs est 0.29 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:38 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (BRSL)
| Total Revenue | $2.47B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -7.40% |
| Gross Margin | +48.50% |
| Operating Margin | +20.72% |
| Profit Margin | +10.05% |
| ROE | +15.18% |
| Debt / Equity | 2.19 |
| Current Ratio | 1.1 |
| Total Cash | $558.00M |
| Total Debt | $4.42B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:38 UTC.
Financial Health Score (BRSL)
Nexqual rates Brightstar Lottery PLC's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:38 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -0% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 49%, operating 21% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $558M cash vs $4.42B debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — Operating cash flow -$1.85B (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 15%, ROA 3.9% |
Ownership (BRSL)
| Insider Ownership | +48.56% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +49.32% |
| Shares Outstanding | 182.74M |
| Float | 94.50M |
| Short % of Float | +5.31% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:38 UTC.
Leadership (BRSL)
Brightstar Lottery PLC is led by Vincent L. Sadusky, President, CEO & Executive Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:38 UTC.
| President, CEO & Executive Director | Vincent L. Sadusky |
|---|---|
| Executive Chairman | Marco Sala |
| CFO & Executive VP | Massimiliano Chiara |
| Senior Vice President of Investor Relations | James Hurley |
| Senior Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Sustainability | Wendy Montgomery |
Major Backers & Investors (BRSL)
Notable institutional backers of Brightstar Lottery PLC include Lazard Asset Management LLC, Neuberger Berman Group, LLC, Samlyn Capital, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:38 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Lazard Asset Management LLC | 5.06% |
| Neuberger Berman Group, LLC | 4.57% |
| Samlyn Capital, LLC | 3.79% |
| Massachusetts Financial Services Co. | 3.5% |
| Victory Capital Management Inc. | 2.55% |
| MFS SERIES TRUST XI-MFS Mid Cap Value Fund | 2.53% |
| Brown Advisory Inc. | 2.08% |
| Citadel | 1.33% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 3.41% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:38 UTC.
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