In July 2026, the AGEM Index outperformed the three leading U.S. stock indices, climbing by 167.62 points to reach a total of 1,874.77. This impressive 9.8% monthly rise occurred while the Nasdaq fell by 3.2% and the S&P 500 experienced a slight decline of 0.1%. In contrast, the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a modest gain of 0.3%.
Konami Corp. made the most significant positive impact on the index, with its stock price soaring by 16.8%, which contributed 108.32 points to the overall index. Aristocrat Leisure Limited also performed well, posting a 4.6% increase in its share price, adding another 49.60 points.
On the downside, Inspired Entertainment, Inc. was the largest negative contributor, with a 16.6% drop in its stock price, which decreased the AGEM Index by 0.91 points.
Out of the nine companies tracked by the index, five reported increases in their stock prices during July, resulting in six positive contributions and three negative ones. Despite this monthly growth, the index remains 15.00 points, or 0.8%, lower than its value from the previous year.
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers compiles the AGEM Index monthly to monitor nine global gaming suppliers. Of these, five are based in the U.S. and are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, or the over-the-counter market, while three are traded on the Australian exchange, and one on the Tokyo exchange.
The index is derived from each company’s stock price at the end of the month, adjusted for dividends and stock splits, and is weighted based on an approximation of market capitalization. To facilitate comparisons, the market capitalizations of companies listed on foreign exchanges are converted into U.S. dollar equivalents at the end of each month.