Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) Price Target Cut to $35.00 by Analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft

Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) had its target price trimmed by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from $36.00 to $35.00 in a research note published on Wednesday morning,MarketScreener reports. The firm currently has a buy rating on the stock.

CZR has been the subject of several other research reports. Morgan Stanley reduced their target price on shares of Caesars Entertainment from $29.00 to $27.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, January 16th. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Caesars Entertainment in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Citizens Jmp decreased their price objective on shares of Caesars Entertainment from $40.00 to $37.00 and set a “market outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Caesars Entertainment in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus reduced their target price on Caesars Entertainment from $43.00 to $37.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, October 29th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Caesars Entertainment presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $33.35.

Caesars Entertainment Trading Up 13.0%

CZR opened at $21.42 on Wednesday. Caesars Entertainment has a fifty-two week low of $17.86 and a fifty-two week high of $39.03. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.37 billion, a PE ratio of -8.81, a P/E/G 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. The company’s 50-day moving average is $22.78 and its 200 day moving average is $23.40.

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Caesars Entertainment

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

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

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.