In July 2026, the AGEM Index surpassed the performance of the three primary U.S. stock indices, soaring 167.62 points to 1,874.77. The index experienced a 9.8% growth for the month, while the Nasdaq fell by 3.2% and the S&P 500 dropped 0.1%. Conversely, the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a slight rise of 0.3%.

Konami Corp. was the top performer this month. The company’s stock price rose by 16.8%, contributing 108.32 points to the index. Aristocrat Leisure Limited followed with a 4.6% increase in its stock price, contributing an additional 49.60 points.

The biggest negative impact came from Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Its share price fell by 16.6%, which decreased the AGEM Index by 0.91 points.

Among the nine companies tracked in the index, five showed an increase in their stock prices in July, resulting in a total of six positive contributions and three negative ones. Despite this monthly leap, the index remains 15.00 points, or 0.8%, below its value from the previous year.

The AGEM Index is published monthly by the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers to monitor nine global gaming suppliers. Of these companies, five are located in the United States and are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, or the over-the-counter market. The remaining four are based in Australia and Japan.

The index is derived from the month-end stock prices of each company, adjusted for dividends and stock splits, and is weighted based on an estimate of market capitalization. The market caps of companies listed in foreign exchanges are converted into U.S. dollar equivalents at month’s end, ensuring comparability.