The AGEM Index experienced a decrease in March 2026, reflecting diminished performance among most member companies and mounting pressures from equity markets. Compiled by the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers, the index dropped by 149.30 points, closing at 1,472.20, marking a decline of 9.2% from the previous month.

In comparison to the same month last year, the index fell by 143.54 points, equating to an 8.9% drop. This reduction was mainly due to broad declines in stock prices among the firms within the index, with seven out of nine reporting losses. Consequently, there were eight negative contributions to the overall index performance, with only one positive.

Individually, Aristocrat Leisure Limited had the most considerable adverse effect. A 5.7% decrease in its stock price caused a 58.84-point reduction in the index. Similarly, Konami Corp. negatively impacted the index with a 7.2% decline, contributing a 49.54-point decrease.

On a positive note, Galaxy Gaming Inc. was the sole company that contributed positively during the month. Its share price increased by 17.6%, which added a modest 0.28 points to the index.

This performance of the AGEM Index coincided with broader declines in U.S. equity markets. In March, all three primary benchmarks recorded losses: the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 5.4%, the S&P 500 declined 5.1%, and the NASDAQ Composite dropped by 4.8% during this timeframe.

The AGEM Index monitors the stock performance of nine global gaming equipment providers and is updated monthly to reflect industry trends. Out of these, five suppliers are based in the U.S. and listed on the NYSE, Nasdaq, or OTC market, while three are traded on the Australian exchange and one on the Tokyo exchange.