UK betting group Entain rises after robust first-half results
13/08/2026 08:12
BUZZ-UK betting group Entain rises after robust first-half results ** Shares of Ladbrokes owner Entain ENT.L up 1.7% at 569.4p
** The company reports first-half underlying core profit of £479 million ($646.41 million), above company-compiled estimates of £455 million
** H Net Gaming Revenue (NGR) up 5%, with strong growth in online and retail channels throughout the FIFA World Cup
** Company maintains its FY26 forecasts for online NGR, and continues to expect generating £500 million of annual adjusted cashflow in 2028
** As of last close, Entain stock down ~27% this year
(Reporting by Atharva Singh in Bengaluru)