** Analysts at Jefferies see high-single-digit percentage growth in earnings fiscal 2026 onwards for Australia's Lottery Corporation TLC.AX, calling lotteries a defensive category
** "Lotteries remain a resilient subsector in the face of growth concerns, and we are confident TLC can execute on growth strategy," Jefferies says
** Brokerage says lotteries are a defensive product with minimal exposure to consumer fears
** 12 of 14 analysts rate the stock "buy" or higher and two "hold"; their median PT is A$5.50 – LSEG data
** Stock closed down at A$4.75 on Monday, down 3.9% YTD
(Reporting by Aaditya Govind Rao in Bengaluru)
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