The AGEM Index recorded a monthly increase in June 2026, supported primarily by a significant rise in Aristocrat Leisure Limited’s share price. The benchmark, which measures the stock performance of selected global gaming equipment manufacturers, gained 8.2% compared with May, reaching 1,707.15 points.

The index increased by 128.94 points during the month, according to figures released by the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM). Despite the positive monthly movement, the benchmark remained below its position a year earlier. Compared with June 2025, the AGEM Index declined by 10.3%, representing a decrease of 196.14 points.

The monthly improvement came from mixed results among companies included in the index. Five of the nine constituent companies recorded share price increases during June, creating five positive contributions to the benchmark, while four companies placed downward pressure on the overall result.

Aristocrat leads monthly index contribution

Aristocrat Leisure Limited provided the largest boost to the AGEM Index during June after its shares climbed 22.3%. The increase contributed 136.32 points to the benchmark and represented the strongest positive impact among all index components.

The Australian gaming supplier has recently attracted investor attention following continued growth in its gaming operations and broader business performance. Its June share price movement played a central role in lifting the overall index during the month.

Crane NXT Co. delivered the second-largest positive contribution. The company, which provides industrial technology solutions including products used in the gaming sector, saw its share price rise by 31.7%. The increase added 27.95 points to the AGEM Index.

Other companies within the index recorded varying performances during the period, resulting in a combination of gains and losses among the nine tracked businesses.

According to GGRAsia, Konami Group Corp. was the largest negative contributor in June. The Japan-listed company experienced a 6.7% decline in its share price, reducing the AGEM Index by 37.50 points.

Gaming stocks move alongside wider market trends

The AGEM Index’s June growth occurred during a mixed period for broader equity markets. Two of the three major U.S. stock indices ended the month lower compared with May.

The Nasdaq recorded a 2.8% decline during June, while the S&P 500 decreased by 1.1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average moved in the opposite direction, rising by 2.5% compared with the previous month.

The AGEM Index is compiled monthly by AGEM in cooperation with Applied Analysis, a Nevada-based advisory firm. The index tracks companies involved in the production of gaming equipment, electronic systems, lottery technology and related components.

AGEM began calculating the benchmark in January 2005, using a starting value of 100 points. The companies included in the index are weighted according to approximate market capitalisation, meaning larger companies generally have a greater influence on monthly movements.

Index remains below previous-year level

Although the June performance marked a recovery from May, the AGEM Index continued to trail its level from the same period in 2025. The 10.3% year-on-year decline highlights the different conditions affecting gaming equipment suppliers compared with the previous year.

The June results reflected the impact of individual company share movements, with Aristocrat Leisure and Crane NXT providing substantial support while declines from companies such as Konami reduced the overall gain.

The AGEM Index remains a key indicator of investor sentiment toward the global gaming equipment sector, providing a monthly measure of publicly traded manufacturers operating across gaming technology markets.