AGEM Index Gains 2.9 Percent in August 2026 on Light & Wonder and Konami Advances
AGEM Index rose 54.48 points to 1,929.25 in August 2026 for a 2.9% monthly gain but a 2.7% yearly decline. Light & Wonder added 40.57 points on a 15.5% surge while Konami contributed 33.85 points. Aristocrat Leisure subtracted 24.61 points on a 4.9% drop as four of nine suppliers rose.
SCCG Take — Concentration in larger-capitalization names drives index direction. Operators and investors tracking supplier health must isolate individual stock effects from the weighted aggregate.
The AGEM Index rose by 54.48 points to 1,929.25 in August 2026. This equates to a 2.9 percent increase from the prior month. Compared to one year ago, the index declined by 2.7 percent.
Four of the nine companies in the index posted stock price increases. These moves produced four positive contributions and five negative contributions to the index, according to reporting by Yogonet International.
Component Performance
Light & Wonder Inc. delivered the largest positive impact. Its stock price rose 15.5 percent, adding 40.57 points to the index. Konami Corp. followed with a 7.1 percent stock increase that contributed 33.85 points.
Aristocrat Leisure Limited produced the biggest negative effect. A 4.9 percent stock price decline subtracted 24.61 points. The net result of all nine constituents delivered the overall monthly advance.
Index Construction and Market Backdrop
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers compiles the AGEM Index from nine global suppliers. Five operate from the United States and list on the NYSE, Nasdaq or OTC markets. Three trade on the Australian exchange and one on the Tokyo exchange.
Index values derive from month-end stock prices adjusted for dividends and splits. Each company receives a weight based on an approximation of market capitalization. Foreign listings convert to U.S. dollar equivalents at month-end to enable direct comparison.
All three major U.S. stock indices rose in August. The NASDAQ gained 3.9 percent, the S&P 500 advanced 2.6 percent and the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 1.3 percent. The AGEM Index performance therefore tracked the direction but not the full magnitude of these broader benchmarks.
Reporting: Yogonet International
Generated by SCCG’s automated editorial system from published source reporting. SCCG Management holds editorial responsibility.
Two big names drove the monthly bounce, but year-over-year the supplier index is still red—volatility, not momentum.
At SCCG we work with suppliers and operators across every regulated market. When supplier stock performance swings this much on two names, it tells us capital is flowing selectively—not sector-wide confidence. Operators sourcing equipment or weighing partnerships need to read past the headline and understand which suppliers are actually executing.
- AGEM Index up 2.9% monthly to 1,929.25, but down 2.7% year-over-year
- Light & Wonder (+15.5%) and Konami (+7.1%) added 74 points combined
- Aristocrat dropped 4.9%, erasing 24.61 points; only four of nine suppliers rose
SCCG angle: SCCG works with suppliers and operators on both sides of these deals. When the index moves on concentration like this, we help clients separate stock noise from strategic reliability—connecting you to the right vendor partners based on product roadmap and market traction, not just share price.
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