The Lottery Corporation (TLC) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What TLC does

The Lottery Corporation (symbol TLC) is a stock listed on the ASX in the Consumer Cyclical sector, within the Gambling industry. The company operates lottery and games across Australia through two segments: Lotteries and Keno. It sells products under brands such as The Lott, Powerball, Oz Lotto, TattsLotto, Saturday Lotto, Gold Lotto, X Lotto, Set for Life, Weekday Windfall, Lucky Lotteries, Instant Scratch-Its, and Keno, reaching customers through news agencies, convenience stores, and its website and mobile app. Founded in 1881 and headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, TLC is part of the broader Australian consumer landscape alongside names like Super Retail Group (SUL) and Premier Investments (PMV).

Key numbers explained

• Price of 4.81 AUD: the most recent trading price of one share on the ASX.
• Market cap of 10.71 mld. AUD: the total value of all outstanding shares, calculated by multiplying the share price by the number of shares.
• Trailing P/E ratio of 37: the share price divided by the last 12 months of earnings per share (0.13 AUD), showing how much investors pay for each dollar of recent earnings.
• Forward P/E ratio of 27.4: similar to the trailing P/E but based on expected future earnings, which can make the stock look less expensive if earnings grow.
• Dividend yield of 3.53%: the annual dividend payment expressed as a percentage of the share price, indicating the cash return to shareholders.
• Ex-dividend date of 26 aug. 2026: the date after which a buyer is no longer entitled to the next dividend payment.
• Share of earnings paid out as dividends of 129%: the company is distributing more in dividends than it earns in the trailing 12 months, often funded by other sources.
• Beta of 0.43: a measure of volatility relative to the market; a value below 1 suggests the stock tends to move less than the overall market.

What to watch

Investors tracking TLC often compare it with peers such as Tabcorp (TAH) and Aristocrat Leisure (ALL) in the Australian gaming and lottery space. General factors that can affect a lottery and games stock include changes in consumer spending, regulatory decisions, the popularity of specific games, and the company's ability to grow its digital and retail channels. Revenue trends, profit margins, and the balance between earnings and dividends are also watched closely when assessing the business.