Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) Reaches New 1-Year Low Following Weak Earnings

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR)’s stock price reached a new 52-week low on Wednesday following a dissappointing earnings announcement. The stock traded as low as $17.86 and last traded at $18.95, with a volume of 9763745 shares. The stock had previously closed at $18.14.

The company reported ($1.23) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.18) by ($1.05). The business had revenue of $2.92 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.89 billion. Caesars Entertainment had a negative return on equity of 5.76% and a negative net margin of 2.12%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.05 EPS.

Key Headlines Impacting Caesars Entertainment

Here are the key news stories impacting Caesars Entertainment this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Record digital quarter — Caesars’ digital segment posted record results in Q4, driving investor optimism that higher-margin online revenue can offset cooling Las Vegas trends. Caesars Entertainment shares rise 2.5% as digital segment delivers record quarter
• Positive Sentiment: Revenue beat and modest organic growth — Q4 net revenues were about $2.9B, up ~4.2% year‑over‑year and slightly ahead of Street sales estimates, supporting the view that underlying demand remains resilient. Caesars Entertainment’s (NASDAQ:CZR) Q4 CY2025 Sales Beat Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Management tone steady — CEO commentary and the company’s outlook were described as stable by the press, which helped calm investors after the headline EPS miss. Caesars Swings to Loss, But CEO Says Outlook Looks Stable
• Neutral Sentiment: Unusual/options flow — trading showed a notable uptick in call buying (roughly 19,800 calls), which can amplify intraday upside but doesn’t change fundamentals; could reflect short‑term speculative positioning. (Options activity reported by market data)
• Neutral Sentiment: Strategic shift to non‑gaming revenue — renovations at Caesars Tahoe and broader emphasis on premium non‑gaming experiences are a longer‑term revenue mix play; constructive strategically but not an immediate earnings fix. Caesars Tahoe Overhaul Tests Shift Toward Premium Non Gaming Revenue
• Negative Sentiment: Large EPS miss and GAAP loss — GAAP net loss (~$250M) and reported EPS of -$1.23 missed expectations substantially; operating profit fell ~50% year‑over‑year, which raises near‑term profitability concerns. Caesars Entertainment Inc. (CZR) stock rises on Q4 2025 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: EPS vs. estimates and nonrecurring comparisons — analysts note the quarter missed EPS consensus and the prior‑year included sizable asset sale gains, which made year‑over‑year comparisons unfavorable and drove the headline loss. Caesars Entertainment (CZR) Reports Q4 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have recently commented on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft decreased their price target on shares of Caesars Entertainment from $50.00 to $36.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. Citizens Jmp reduced their price objective on Caesars Entertainment from $40.00 to $37.00 and set a “market outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, October 29th. Wells Fargo & Company started coverage on Caesars Entertainment in a research report on Tuesday, November 18th. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $21.00 target price for the company. Susquehanna upgraded Caesars Entertainment from a “neutral” rating to a “positive” rating and upped their target price for the stock from $25.00 to $31.00 in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Citigroup restated a “market outperform” rating on shares of Caesars Entertainment in a research note on Monday, December 1st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Caesars Entertainment presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $34.29.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Caesars Entertainment

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of CZR. Hantz Financial Services Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Caesars Entertainment by 110.6% during the 3rd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 971 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 510 shares during the last quarter. Mather Group LLC. purchased a new stake in Caesars Entertainment in the third quarter valued at about $28,000. Sunbelt Securities Inc. grew its stake in shares of Caesars Entertainment by 181.6% during the third quarter. Sunbelt Securities Inc. now owns 1,042 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 672 shares during the last quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its holdings in shares of Caesars Entertainment by 456.7% during the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 1,119 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 918 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC purchased a new position in shares of Caesars Entertainment in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $41,000. 91.79% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Caesars Entertainment Stock Up 4.5%

The business’s 50 day moving average is $22.82 and its 200 day moving average is $23.41. The company has a market capitalization of $3.87 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -16.48, a PEG ratio of 23.49 and a beta of 2.03. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.23, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a current ratio of 0.78.

About Caesars Entertainment

Caesars Entertainment Corporation is a leading integrated gaming and hospitality company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company owns and operates a global portfolio of resorts, casinos, and entertainment venues designed to deliver comprehensive hospitality experiences. Its business activities span hotel accommodations, gaming operations, food and beverage services, live events, and convention services, with a focus on delivering luxury and entertainment to both leisure and business travelers.

The company traces its lineage to the founding of Harrah’s by William F.