AGEM Index Falls 6.1 Percent in September 2026 Marking First Monthly Drop Since March
The AGEM Index dropped 6.1% in September 2026 to 1,811.01, its first monthly decline since March. Eight of nine suppliers fell, led by Aristocrat Leisure (2.3%) and Light & Wonder (16.8%). U.S. indices were mixed, with the Dow down 4.3% and NASDAQ up 1.9%.
SCCG Take — Supplier stock weakness concentrates on specific leadership events and sector pressures. Equipment buyers and investors should track whether the October index reverses this isolated drop.
The AGEM Index fell by 118.24 points to 1,811.01 in September 2026. This 6.1% month-on-month decrease is the first recorded since March. The index also stands 5.9% lower than September 2025, a reduction of 114.20 points.
Eight of the nine global gaming suppliers tracked by the index reported stock price decreases. These moves produced nine negative contributions and zero positive contributions to the index.
Aristocrat Leisure Limited delivered the largest negative impact. Its 2.3% stock price drop subtracted 46.60 points. Light & Wonder followed with a 16.8% stock price decline that reduced the index by 39.12 points. The move followed the announcement that the CEO of its social-casino business SciPlay would step down at the end of October.
Alignment With Major U.S. Indices
Two of the three major U.S. stock indices declined during September. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 4.3%. The S&P 500 posted a 0.5% loss. The NASDAQ rose 1.9%.
Supplier Performance Drivers
The data compiled by the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers shows uniform pressure across most constituents. As reported by Inside Asian Gaming, the absence of any positive contributions distinguishes this month from recent trends and reflects company-specific developments alongside broader equity market variation.
Reporting: Inside Asian Gaming
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