Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) Given New $35.00 Price Target at Barclays

Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) had its price target decreased by Barclays from $39.00 to $35.00 in a research report sent to investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. Barclays currently has an overweight rating on the stock.

Other equities analysts have also recently issued research reports about the company. Jefferies Financial Group cut Caesars Entertainment from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and reduced their target price for the stock from $39.00 to $22.00 in a report on Tuesday, November 4th. The Goldman Sachs Group downgraded shares of Caesars Entertainment from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and cut their price target for the company from $25.00 to $24.00 in a research report on Monday, December 15th. Citigroup reissued a “market outperform” rating on shares of Caesars Entertainment in a research note on Monday, December 1st. Stifel Nicolaus lowered their target price on shares of Caesars Entertainment from $39.00 to $36.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Caesars Entertainment in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $33.35.

Caesars Entertainment Stock Up 13.0%

Shares of NASDAQ:CZR opened at $21.42 on Wednesday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $22.78 and a 200-day moving average of $23.40. Caesars Entertainment has a one year low of $17.86 and a one year high of $39.03. The stock has a market cap of $4.37 billion, a price-to-earnings 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.

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Caesars Entertainment

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. lifted its position in Caesars Entertainment by 1.9% in the 2nd quarter. Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. now owns 25,652 shares of the company’s stock valued at $728,000 after acquiring an additional 476 shares in the last quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Caesars Entertainment by 44.6% in the 4th quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC now owns 1,581 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,000 after purchasing an additional 488 shares during the period. Teachers Retirement System of The State of Kentucky lifted its holdings in shares of Caesars Entertainment by 1.0% in the fourth quarter. Teachers Retirement System of The State of Kentucky now owns 52,133 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,220,000 after purchasing an additional 493 shares in the last quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Caesars Entertainment by 110.6% in the third quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 971 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 510 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Resona Asset Management Co. Ltd. boosted its position in shares of Caesars Entertainment by 30.3% during the second quarter. Resona Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 2,357 shares of the company’s stock worth $68,000 after buying an additional 548 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 91.79% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about 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.