Barclays Cuts Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) Price Target to $225.00

Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) had its target price trimmed by Barclays from $304.00 to $225.00 in a research report sent to investors on Friday morning,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an overweight rating on the stock.

FLUT has been the topic of a number of other reports. Stifel Nicolaus reduced their price target on shares of Flutter Entertainment from $304.00 to $259.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, January 30th. Wells Fargo & Company restated an “equal weight” rating and issued a $228.00 target price (down from $248.00) on shares of Flutter Entertainment in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Zacks Research cut shares of Flutter Entertainment from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Monday, January 19th. BTIG Research dropped their price target on Flutter Entertainment from $230.00 to $180.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday. Finally, Susquehanna reissued a “positive” rating and set a $228.00 price objective on shares of Flutter Entertainment in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $237.15.

Flutter Entertainment Trading Down 13.7%

Shares of FLUT opened at $106.24 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.31, a quick ratio of 0.95 and a current ratio of 0.95. Flutter Entertainment has a 52-week low of $99.96 and a 52-week high of $313.68. The firm has a market cap of $18.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -59.02, a PEG ratio of 0.22 and a beta of 2.32. The business’s fifty day moving average is $174.32 and its 200-day moving average is $222.85.

Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 26th. The company reported $1.74 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.11 by ($0.37). Flutter Entertainment had a positive return on equity of 12.12% and a negative net margin of 1.89%.The business had revenue of $4.74 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.87 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $2.94 earnings per share. Flutter Entertainment’s quarterly revenue was up 24.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities analysts anticipate that Flutter Entertainment will post 4.17 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of FLUT. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of Flutter Entertainment by 1.7% in the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 17,559,354 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,460,076,000 after buying an additional 301,879 shares during the period. Capital International Investors boosted its holdings in Flutter Entertainment by 146.8% in the fourth quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 8,039,066 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,728,772,000 after acquiring an additional 4,782,302 shares during the last quarter. Parvus Asset Management Jersey Ltd acquired a new stake in Flutter Entertainment during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $2,231,266,000. Cibc World Markets Corp bought a new position in Flutter Entertainment during the 4th quarter worth approximately $1,678,841,000. Finally, Caledonia Private Investments Pty Ltd raised its holdings in Flutter Entertainment by 3.8% during the 4th quarter. Caledonia Private Investments Pty Ltd now owns 7,191,861 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,546,538,000 after purchasing an additional 264,856 shares during the last quarter.

Flutter Entertainment News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Several Wall Street firms kept “buy”/”overweight” stances and continue to see meaningful upside despite trimming targets, signalling continued conviction in Flutter’s long‑term position (analysts cite competitive strengths and attractive risk/reward). TipRanks story
• Positive Sentiment: Top-line growth remains solid: revenue rose ~25% year‑over‑year in the quarter, showing demand expansion even as profitability is under pressure. Earnings press release
• Neutral Sentiment: Annual Report and Accounts 2025 published — useful for detailed financials and accounting disclosures but not market moving on its own. GlobeNewswire
• Neutral Sentiment: Some outlets note a small EPS beat versus a narrow consensus (Zacks view) but that contrasts with broader consensus misses — mixed signals on the quarter depending on which benchmark you use. Zacks
• Negative Sentiment: Disappointing Q4 results and weak FY‑2026 guidance: EPS missed broader consensus (reported $1.74 vs. an often‑cited $2.11 consensus) and revenue was below estimates; management forecasted materially softer profit growth for 2026, citing U.S. market headwinds. This guidance shortfall is the primary driver of the stock decline. Reuters
• Negative Sentiment: Operational headwinds in the U.S.: high NFL hold and promotional missteps reduced betting volumes and customer engagement, and management said customer growth moderated while market share slipped in Q4. These are concrete execution risks for FanDuel, Flutter’s largest profit driver. LegalSportsReport
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction and analyst re‑pricing: shares dropped sharply after the report and multiple brokers cut price targets (examples include Needham, Benchmark, Truist, BTIG, Citizens/JMP, Barclays and Oppenheimer), reflecting a re‑rating of near‑term earnings power. That repricing increases downside risk near term. Benzinga roundup

About Flutter Entertainment

Flutter Entertainment plc is a global sports betting and gaming company that operates a portfolio of consumer-facing brands and digital platforms. The company’s primary activities include online sports betting, casino gaming, poker, and daily fantasy sports, delivered through web and mobile applications as well as retail betting locations in select markets. Flutter focuses on product development, customer acquisition and engagement, and compliance with local gambling regulations across the jurisdictions where it operates.

Flutter’s brand portfolio includes well-known names in different regional markets, such as FanDuel in the United States, PokerStars, Betfair, Paddy Power and Sky Betting & Gaming in Europe and elsewhere.