Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) Price Target Cut to $36.00 by Analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) had its price objective lowered by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $37.00 to $36.00 in a research report report published on Wednesday morning,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an overweight rating on the stock.

A number of other brokerages have also weighed in on CZR. Citigroup reiterated a “market outperform” rating on shares of Caesars Entertainment in a report on Monday, December 1st. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Caesars Entertainment in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Wall Street Zen cut Caesars Entertainment from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, November 1st. Barclays decreased their target price on Caesars Entertainment from $39.00 to $35.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Morgan Stanley cut their price target on Caesars Entertainment from $29.00 to $27.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, January 16th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $33.35.

Caesars Entertainment Stock Performance

Caesars Entertainment stock opened at $21.42 on Wednesday. Caesars Entertainment has a 1-year low of $17.86 and a 1-year high of $39.03. The company’s 50-day moving average is $22.78 and its 200 day moving average is $23.40. The firm 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 company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.23, a current ratio of 0.78 and a quick ratio of 0.76.

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

Institutional Trading of Caesars Entertainment

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. ING Groep NV raised its stake in shares of Caesars Entertainment by 80.2% during the 3rd quarter. ING Groep NV now owns 599,854 shares of the company’s stock valued at $16,211,000 after buying an additional 266,917 shares during the last quarter. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd purchased a new position in Caesars Entertainment during the second quarter valued at approximately $592,000. Principal Financial Group Inc. lifted its holdings in Caesars Entertainment by 56.4% in the third quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 1,700,389 shares of the company’s stock valued at $45,953,000 after acquiring an additional 612,837 shares during the period. LDR Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Caesars Entertainment in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $1,172,000. Finally, Villere ST Denis J & Co. LLC grew its stake in shares of Caesars Entertainment by 31.6% during the 3rd quarter. Villere ST Denis J & Co. LLC now owns 1,038,870 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,075,000 after purchasing an additional 249,603 shares during the period. 91.79% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting Caesars Entertainment

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

Caesars Entertainment Company Profile

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.