Caesars Entertainment Target of Unusually High Options Trading (NASDAQ:CZR)

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR) was the target of unusually large options trading on Tuesday. Stock traders acquired 19,839 call options on the stock. This is an increase of 49% compared to the typical volume of 13,314 call options.

Institutional Trading of Caesars Entertainment

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund increased its stake in shares of Caesars Entertainment by 246,899,900.0% during the 4th quarter. Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund now owns 4,938,000 shares of the company’s stock worth $115,500,000 after purchasing an additional 4,937,998 shares during the last quarter. Morgan Stanley increased its position in Caesars Entertainment by 121.0% during the fourth quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 7,141,899 shares of the company’s stock worth $167,049,000 after buying an additional 3,910,430 shares during the last quarter. Capital World Investors raised its holdings in Caesars Entertainment by 29.8% during the third quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 16,193,070 shares of the company’s stock valued at $437,622,000 after buying an additional 3,716,148 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank bought a new position in Caesars Entertainment during the fourth quarter valued at about $76,050,000. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new stake in shares of Caesars Entertainment in the fourth quarter worth about $65,492,000. 91.79% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories 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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts have recently commented on CZR shares. Zacks Research downgraded Caesars Entertainment from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 30th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reduced their price objective 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. Jefferies Financial Group downgraded shares of Caesars Entertainment from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and dropped their target price for the stock from $39.00 to $22.00 in a research report on Tuesday, November 4th. Citigroup restated a “market outperform” rating on shares of Caesars Entertainment in a report on Monday, December 1st. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Caesars Entertainment in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $34.29.

Caesars Entertainment Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:CZR opened at $18.95 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $3.87 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -16.48, a P/E/G ratio of 23.49 and a beta of 2.03. Caesars Entertainment has a 1 year low of $17.86 and a 1 year high of $39.86. The company has a current ratio of 0.78, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.23. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $22.82 and a 200 day simple moving average of $23.41.

Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, February 17th. The company reported ($1.23) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.18) by ($1.05). Caesars Entertainment had a negative net margin of 2.12% and a negative return on equity of 5.76%. The firm had revenue of $2.92 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.89 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.05 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.2% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Caesars Entertainment will post -0.77 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

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.