Best Gaming Stocks — September 2026
Ranked by AltIndex AI Score · updated daily. · Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Gaming stocks include video game publishers, mobile studios, console makers, and online gambling and sports betting operators. The best gaming stocks usually combine rising web traffic, growing social media followers, a positive employee business outlook, and healthy financial fundamentals as engagement turns into revenue. The AltIndex AI Score combines 10,000+ alternative-data and financial signals to rank the best gaming stocks to buy now.
Top Gaming Stocks ranked by AI Score
| Company | Price | Market cap | 6m trend | AI Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Light & WonderLNW |
$86.223.7% |
N/A | 69 | |
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RobloxRBLX |
$44.660.3% |
$32B | 63 | |
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Electronic ArtsEA |
$209.700.1% |
$52.9B | 59 | |
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Gambling.com GroupGAMB |
$1.840.5% |
$64.9M | 56 | |
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Penn National GamingPENN |
$17.110.4% |
$2.3B | 53 | |
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ZedgeZDGE |
$3.085.1% |
$40.5M | 52 | |
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GDEVGDEV |
$11.931.5% |
$213.8M | 52 | |
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GD Culture GroupGDC |
$1.337% |
$6M | 50 | |
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SGHCSGHC |
$13.612.4% |
$7.1B | 49 | |
Note: The list above is informational. This is not financial advice — always do your own research.
According to our AI score, that incorporates fundamental, technical and alternative data analysis, the best stocks in the Gaming category, are Light & Wonder (currently trading at $86.22 with an AI Score of 69) and Roblox (currently trading at $44.66 with an AI Score of 63).
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In the last 6 months it's been a tough stretch for Gaming Stocks. Light & Wonder +0%, Roblox -26%, Electronic Arts +5.4%, Gambling.com Group -55.6%. The average 6-month return across these 9 tickers is -16.9%, with 4 of 9 in positive territory — SGHC led at +26.3%, GD Culture Group lagged at -99.9%.
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How we rank the best Gaming stocks
Every ticker on this list is ranked by the AltIndex AI Score — a proprietary 0–100 score that combines 10,000+ technical analysis, financial signals, and alternative-data (hiring trends, sentiment, web traffic, employee ratings, insider transactions, etc) into a single number, refreshed daily.
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Frequently asked questions about Gaming Stocks
Console makers and publishers (Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, EA, Take-Two), mobile-first studios (Roblox), online gambling and sports betting (DraftKings, Flutter, MGM, Caesars), and casino operators (Las Vegas Sands, Wynn). The list above ranks the broader universe by AltIndex AI Score.
App downloads and active users for mobile and online operators, web traffic on game and betting pages, social media followers as a brand-reach proxy, and Reddit mentions around major releases. The AI Score combines those with financial health to flag where engagement is converting to revenue.
At the moment, Zedge is having a strong day — up 5.1% in the last trading session.
The best stocks in the Gaming category, according to recent data, are Light & Wonder (currently trading at $86.22 with an AI Score of 69) and Roblox (currently trading at $44.66 with an AI Score of 63). Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. Please do your own research before investing.
The best stocks to buy in the Gaming category, are Light & Wonder (currently trading at $86.22 with an AI Score of 69) and Roblox (currently trading at $44.66 with an AI Score of 63). Note that this is investment advice. The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial or investment advice. Conduct your own research or consult a qualified professional before making any investment decisions.
Our price data undergoes updates every 30 minutes to ensure you receive the most recent information. The AI score is updated daily.
The best gaming stocks are identified based on the AI score, a dynamic metric calculated using a smart algorithm that analyzes financial, technical, and alternative data.
The AI score is a unique metric that aggregates insights from various alternative datasets such as revenue, business outlook, webpage traffic, app downloads, and stock sentiment to provide a comprehensive view of a company's standing in the market. It is calculated using advanced algorithms to analyze and weight each dataset appropriately, resulting in a score that can help guide your investment decisions.
The Gaming sector is home to several prominent players. Some of the leading companies include Light & Wonder, Roblox, Electronic Arts, among others. Each has its own unique standing in the market, which you can track and list of best stocks above.
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