Barclays PLC Grows Position in Wynn Resorts, Limited $WYNN

Barclays PLC lifted its position in shares of Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ:WYNN) by 121.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 506,945 shares of the casino operator’s stock after purchasing an additional 277,917 shares during the quarter. Barclays PLC owned about 0.49% of Wynn Resorts worth $65,026,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its holdings in shares of Wynn Resorts by 10.5% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 7,961 shares of the casino operator’s stock valued at $665,000 after buying an additional 754 shares in the last quarter. Woodline Partners LP increased its stake in shares of Wynn Resorts by 36.2% in the 1st quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 7,568 shares of the casino operator’s stock worth $632,000 after acquiring an additional 2,012 shares in the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. lifted its position in Wynn Resorts by 69.0% during the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 382 shares of the casino operator’s stock valued at $32,000 after acquiring an additional 156 shares during the period. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. boosted its stake in Wynn Resorts by 19.7% during the second quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 21,848 shares of the casino operator’s stock worth $2,043,000 after acquiring an additional 3,602 shares in the last quarter. Finally, First Horizon Advisors Inc. boosted its stake in Wynn Resorts by 30.9% during the second quarter. First Horizon Advisors Inc. now owns 640 shares of the casino operator’s stock worth $60,000 after acquiring an additional 151 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 88.64% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Wynn Resorts

Here are the key news stories impacting Wynn Resorts this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks increased WYNN’s FY2027 and FY2028 outlook and raised several 2027 quarterly estimates (Q2–Q4 2027 and Q3 2027). These upgrades imply stronger medium‑term earnings potential, which is supportive for valuation if realized. Zacks / MarketBeat note
• Neutral Sentiment: Yahoo Finance ran a roundup noting Wall Street favoritism toward a small set of stocks — useful context on analyst optimism but warns of rating bias; this is background for sentiment rather than a direct WYNN catalyst. 2 of Wall Street’s Favorite Stocks to Consider Right Now and 1 Facing Challenges
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage comparing WYNN to other gaming names (Bragg Gaming) and a Globe & Mail piece showing mixed analyst views highlight divergence in opinions across the industry — increases volatility risk but not an immediate directional driver. Comparing Bragg Gaming Group and Wynn Resorts Analysts’ Opinions Are Mixed
• Neutral Sentiment: Operational/HR item: Wynn offered remote-work options to UAE staff in a conflict zone — positive for employee safety and PR but unlikely to move near-term earnings. Wynn UAE remote work Wynn remote work coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks cut several near‑term WYNN estimates (FY2026 and multiple 2026 quarters, plus downward tweaks to Q1 2027 and Q4 2026). Those downgrades reduce near‑term earnings visibility and help explain selling pressure despite the longer‑term raises; Zacks still carries a “Hold” rating. Zacks / MarketBeat note

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages have weighed in on WYNN. Texas Capital raised shares of Wynn Resorts to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $148.00 price target on shares of Wynn Resorts in a research report on Monday, December 15th. Stifel Nicolaus cut their price target on Wynn Resorts from $160.00 to $150.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, February 13th. Morgan Stanley reduced their price objective on Wynn Resorts from $139.00 to $136.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Finally, Macquarie Infrastructure reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $143.00 price objective on shares of Wynn Resorts in a research note on Monday, December 8th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $138.87.

Wynn Resorts Stock Down 3.6%

NASDAQ:WYNN opened at $101.61 on Monday. The stock has a market cap of $10.60 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.87, a PEG ratio of 12.12 and a beta of 1.01. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $113.46 and its 200-day moving average price is $120.22. Wynn Resorts, Limited has a 52 week low of $65.25 and a 52 week high of $134.72.

Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 12th. The casino operator reported $1.17 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.33 by ($0.16). The firm had revenue of $1.87 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.85 billion. Wynn Resorts had a negative return on equity of 39.05% and a net margin of 4.59%.Wynn Resorts’s revenue was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $2.42 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Wynn Resorts, Limited will post 5.17 earnings per share for the current year.

Wynn Resorts Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, March 4th. Stockholders of record on Monday, February 23rd were paid a $0.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, February 23rd. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.0%. Wynn Resorts’s payout ratio is currently 33.33%.

Wynn Resorts Profile

Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ: WYNN) is a global developer and operator of luxury resorts and casinos, renowned for its premium hospitality offerings and integrated entertainment experiences. The company specializes in high-end hotel accommodations, gaming operations, fine dining restaurants, retail outlets, meeting and convention spaces, and live entertainment venues. Its properties are designed to cater to both leisure and business travelers seeking upscale environments and world-class service.

Founded in 2002 by hospitality entrepreneur Steve Wynn, the company opened its flagship property, Wynn Las Vegas, on the Las Vegas Strip in 2005, followed by Encore Las Vegas in 2008.