NASDAQ:GDEN Golden Entertainment (GDEN) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Pentagon contract could send this $2 AI stock soaring (From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free GDEN Stock Alerts $34.50 -0.36 (-1.03%) (As of 04/24/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$34.47▼$35.0650-Day Range$31.04▼$38.6452-Week Range$30.38▼$47.49Volume412,621 shsAverage Volume149,408 shsMarket Capitalization$998.74 millionP/E Ratio4.17Dividend Yield2.90%Price Target$45.67 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Golden Entertainment alerts: Email Address Golden Entertainment MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside31.9% Upside$45.67 Price TargetShort InterestBearish2.79% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.47Based on 6 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth25.62%From $1.21 to $1.52 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.27 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector42nd out of 270 stocksMiscellaneous Amusement & Recreation Services Industry3rd out of 18 stocks 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingGolden Entertainment has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageGolden Entertainment has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.79% of the float of Golden Entertainment has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverGolden Entertainment has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Golden Entertainment has recently increased by 0.85%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldGolden Entertainment pays a meaningful dividend of 2.88%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthGolden Entertainment does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Golden Entertainment is 12.08%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Golden Entertainment will have a dividend payout ratio of 65.79% next year. This indicates that Golden Entertainment will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for GDEN. Previous Next 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentGolden Entertainment has a news sentiment score of 0.47. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Golden Entertainment this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Golden Entertainment to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -80% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Golden Entertainment insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders30.60% of the stock of Golden Entertainment is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions70.73% of the stock of Golden Entertainment is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Golden Entertainment are expected to grow by 25.62% in the coming year, from $1.21 to $1.52 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Golden Entertainment is 4.18, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 140.57.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Golden Entertainment is 4.18, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 15.28.Price to Book Value per Share RatioGolden Entertainment has a P/B Ratio of 1.84. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Behind the MarketsPentagon contract could send this $2 AI stock soaringWhenever the Department of Defense awards a major AI contract... Early investors could see dramatic returns virtually overnight. That's how my readers were able to cash in gains like 133% in just four months on C3.ai...Get all the info here >>> About Golden Entertainment Stock (NASDAQ:GDEN)Golden Entertainment, Inc. owns and operates a diversified entertainment platform in the United States. The company operates through four segments; Nevada Casino Resorts, Nevada Locals Casinos, Nevada Taverns, and Distributed Gaming. It also operates casino, casino resorts, and taverns; and slot machines in third party non-casino locations. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.Read More GDEN Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart GDEN Stock News HeadlinesApril 24, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comGolden Entertainment (NASDAQ:GDEN) Price Target Cut to $44.00 by Analysts at Truist FinancialApril 21, 2024 | msn.comTouching Moment Golden Retriever 'Soul Mates' Reunite After 3 Weeks ApartApril 24, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Pentagon contract could send this $2 AI stock soaringWhenever the Department of Defense awards a major AI contract... Early investors could see dramatic returns virtually overnight. That's how my readers were able to cash in gains like 133% in just four months on C3.ai...April 19, 2024 | businesswire.comGolden Entertainment to Report 2024 First Quarter Results on May 8 and Host Conference Call and WebcastApril 13, 2024 | tmcnet.comGolf forth and prosper as Arcade1Up presents un-fore-gettable Golden Tee 3D 35th Anniversary Deluxe Arcade MachineApril 13, 2024 | msn.comJelly Roll sued over name; ‘The Golden Bachelor’ divorcing; more: BuzzApril 13, 2024 | msn.com“The Golden Bachelor” couple Gerry Turner, Theresa Nist divorcing after 3 months of marriageApril 10, 2024 | msn.comGolden Nugget to possibly cease adult operationsApril 24, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Pentagon contract could send this $2 AI stock soaringWhenever the Department of Defense awards a major AI contract... Early investors could see dramatic returns virtually overnight. That's how my readers were able to cash in gains like 133% in just four months on C3.ai...April 8, 2024 | msn.com8 Ways The Golden Bachelorette Will Outshine The Golden Bachelor (My Thoughts On The Upcoming Spinoff)March 26, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comGolden Entertainment Names Sartini II COOMarch 25, 2024 | businesswire.comGolden Entertainment Announces Leadership ChangesMarch 24, 2024 | msn.com'Golden Girls' Reboot to Star Tina Fey, Lisa Kudrow, Maya Rudolph, Amy Poehler?March 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThose who invested in Golden Entertainment (NASDAQ:GDEN) five years ago are up 161%March 18, 2024 | yahoo.comGolden Retriever Cracks People up With Responses to Mom and Dad Petting HimMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comFull-On Drama as Golden Retriever Enters His 'Refuse to Get Up Era'March 15, 2024 | yahoo.comAnnual Golden Retriever gathering set in MesaMarch 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comGolden Entertainment Full Year 2023 Earnings: EPS Misses ExpectationsMarch 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comGolden Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:GDEN) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptMarch 2, 2024 | realmoney.thestreet.comGolden Entertainment price target lowered by $1 at Macquarie, here's whyMarch 1, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Consumer Cyclical Companies: Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) and Golden Entertainment (GDEN)March 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWhy Golden Entertainment (GDEN) Shares Are Trading Lower TodayMarch 1, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comGolden Entertainment: A Stable Bet with Growth Horizon – Buy Rating Reaffirmed at $42 Price TargetFebruary 29, 2024 | abcnews.go.comA new leash on life: Woman documents obese golden retriever's weight-loss journeyFebruary 29, 2024 | msn.comGolden Entertainment swings to a loss in Q4 as divesting of non-core assets continuesFebruary 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comGolden Entertainment (NASDAQ:GDEN) Misses Q4 Revenue EstimatesFebruary 29, 2024 | businesswire.comGolden Entertainment Reports 2023 Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 ResultsSee More Headlines Receive GDEN Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Golden Entertainment and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/29/2024Ex-Dividend for 4/4 Dividend3/15/2024Dividend Payable4/04/2024Today4/24/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)5/08/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorConsumer Discretionary Industry Miscellaneous amusement & recreation services Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:GDEN Previous SymbolNASDAQ:LACO CUSIPN/A CIK1071255 Webwww.goldenent.com Phone(702) 893-7777Fax952-449-9353Employees6,400Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$45.67 High Stock Price Target$48.00 Low Stock Price Target$44.00 Potential Upside/Downside+32.9%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$8.28 Trailing P/E Ratio4.18 Forward P/E Ratio28.60 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$255.76 million Net Margins24.28% Pretax Margin31.52% Return on Equity6.40% Return on Assets1.93% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.22 Current Ratio2.35 Quick Ratio2.30 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.05 billion Price / Sales0.95 Cash Flow$2.01 per share Price / Cash Flow17.20 Book Value$18.80 per share Price / Book1.84Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares28,950,000Free Float20,091,000Market Cap$1.00 billion OptionableOptionable Beta2.25 These 7 Stocks Will Be Magnificent in 2024With average gains of 150% since the start of 2023, now is the time to give these stocks a look and pump up your 2024 portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Blake L. Sartini Sr. (Age 65)Chairman of the Board & CEO Comp: $2.75MMr. Charles H. Protell (Age 50)President, CFO & Treasurer Comp: $1.66MMr. Blake L. Sartini II (Age 39)Executive VP & COO Comp: $852.76kMr. Thomas Edwin Haas (Age 63)Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer Comp: $508.36kMs. Phyllis A. Gilland (Age 65)Senior VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Key CompetitorsEveriNYSE:EVRIRush Street InteractiveNYSE:RSIXponential FitnessNYSE:XPOFMadison Square Garden EntertainmentNYSE:MSGE500.comNYSE:WBAIView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsAssenagon Asset Management S.A.Sold 244,863 shares on 4/24/2024Ownership: 0.022%Inscription Capital LLCBought 6,250 shares on 4/10/2024Ownership: 0.022%Penn Capital Management Company LLCSold 12,512 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 1.937%Teton Advisors Inc.Sold 5,500 shares on 2/13/2024Ownership: 0.406%GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS INC.Sold 6,309 shares on 2/13/2024Ownership: 0.065%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions GDEN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Golden Entertainment stock right now? 2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Golden Entertainment in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" GDEN shares. View GDEN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Golden Entertainment's stock price target for 2024? 2 brokers have issued 12-month price objectives for Golden Entertainment's stock. Their GDEN share price targets range from $44.00 to $48.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $45.67 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 31.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for GDEN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have GDEN shares performed in 2024? Golden Entertainment's stock was trading at $39.93 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, GDEN stock has decreased by 13.3% and is now trading at $34.61. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Golden Entertainment's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 8th 2024. View our GDEN earnings forecast. How can I listen to Golden Entertainment's earnings call? Golden Entertainment will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, May 8th at 5:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 412-317-6671 with passcode "38689609". How were Golden Entertainment's earnings last quarter? Golden Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:GDEN) released its earnings results on Thursday, February, 29th. The company reported $0.18 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.25 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $230.69 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $228.75 million. Golden Entertainment had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.40% and a net margin of 24.28%. How often does Golden Entertainment pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Golden Entertainment? Golden Entertainment declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, February 27th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 18th will be paid a dividend of $0.25 per share on Thursday, April 4th. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.89%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 15th. Read our dividend analysis for GDEN. Is Golden Entertainment a good dividend stock? Golden Entertainment (NASDAQ:GDEN) pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.88%. The dividend payout ratio is 12.08%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, GDEN will have a dividend payout ratio of 65.79% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for GDEN. What ETFs hold Golden Entertainment's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Golden Entertainment (NASDAQ:GDEN) stock in their portfolio include iBET Sports Betting & Gaming ETF (IBET), B.A.D. Etf (BAD), ETC 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF (SIXS) and AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright Micro-Cap ETF (DWMC).First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund (FYT). What other stocks do shareholders of Golden Entertainment own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Golden Entertainment investors own include Las Vegas Sands (LVS), General Mills (GIS), Intel (INTC), NVIDIA (NVDA), Caesars Entertainment (CZR), MGM Resorts International (MGM), Micron Technology (MU), AT&T (T), Carnival Co. & (CCL) and QUALCOMM (QCOM). Who are Golden Entertainment's major shareholders? Golden Entertainment's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.02%) and Inscription Capital LLC (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include Anthony A Marnell III, Blake L Sartini, Blake L Sartini II, Charles Protell, Robert L Miodunski and Stephen Arcana. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Golden Entertainment? Shares of GDEN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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