Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) Given New $36.00 Price Target at Stifel Nicolaus

Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) had its price objective cut by Stifel Nicolaus from $39.00 to $36.00 in a report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a buy rating on the stock.

A number of other research firms have also weighed in on CZR. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Caesars Entertainment in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Citizens Jmp dropped their price target on shares of Caesars Entertainment from $40.00 to $37.00 and set a “market outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Caesars Entertainment from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday, November 1st. Macquarie Infrastructure lowered their price objective on shares of Caesars Entertainment from $40.00 to $33.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Caesars Entertainment in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Caesars Entertainment currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $33.35.

Caesars Entertainment Stock Up 13.0%

Shares of NASDAQ:CZR opened at $21.42 on Wednesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.37 billion, a P/E ratio of -8.81, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 24.54 and a beta of 2.03. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $22.78 and its 200-day moving average price is $23.40. The company has a current ratio of 0.78, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.23. Caesars Entertainment has a 12-month low of $17.86 and a 12-month high of $39.03.

Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, February 17th. The company reported ($1.23) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.18) by ($1.05). Caesars Entertainment had a negative net margin of 4.37% and a negative return on equity of 7.76%. The company had revenue of $2.92 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.89 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.05 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 4.2% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Caesars Entertainment will post -0.77 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Caesars Entertainment

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. AQR Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Caesars Entertainment by 47.7% during the 1st quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 39,297 shares of the company’s stock worth $953,000 after acquiring an additional 12,698 shares during the period. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its position in shares of Caesars Entertainment by 8.9% during the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 19,830 shares of the company’s stock valued at $496,000 after purchasing an additional 1,623 shares in the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. grew its stake in Caesars Entertainment by 106.9% in the first quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 1,599,273 shares of the company’s stock worth $39,982,000 after purchasing an additional 826,356 shares during the period. Woodline Partners LP raised its holdings in Caesars Entertainment by 40.7% in the first quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 17,952 shares of the company’s stock worth $449,000 after purchasing an additional 5,192 shares in the last quarter. Finally, UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC raised its holdings in Caesars Entertainment by 0.6% in the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 506,585 shares of the company’s stock worth $12,665,000 after purchasing an additional 3,198 shares in the last quarter. 91.79% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Caesars Entertainment News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Record digital performance and portfolio investments — Management flagged continued digital momentum and portfolio investments that should shape 2025 results; the digital segment delivered a record quarter, supporting revenue growth and longer‑term margin leverage. CZR Q4 Deep Dive
• Positive Sentiment: Revenue beat and solid top-line growth — GAAP net revenues were ~$2.9B (up ~4.2% y/y), slightly above consensus, which supports the case that operations (especially non‑gaming/digital) are improving. Press Release
• Positive Sentiment: Bullish options flow and investor interest — Unusual call buying was reported around the print, indicating some traders are positioning for an upside re‑rating or near‑term rallies. (Market options activity reported 49% above typical call volume.)
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts cut price targets but kept constructive ratings — Multiple firms (JPMorgan, Barclays, Deutsche Bank, Stifel, Truist, Citizens JMP) trimmed targets modestly but largely maintained buy/overweight ratings, signaling confidence in longer‑term upside despite the quarter’s noise. Analyst Notes (Benzinga) Deutsche Bank
• Negative Sentiment: Large EPS miss and GAAP net loss — Reported EPS was -$1.23 vs. the consensus near -$0.18, and GAAP net loss (~$250M). Management says the swing versus prior year was mainly due to large gains on asset sales in the comparable quarter. The EPS miss is the primary near‑term negative catalyst. Earnings Deck / Press Release
• Negative Sentiment: Share weakness and 52‑week low headlines — Some outlets noted the EPS miss pushed the stock to a new 52‑week low intraday, adding volatility and downside pressure for investors focused on near‑term earnings. 52‑Week Low Report

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.