Benchmark Lowers Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) Price Target to $175.00

Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) had its price objective lowered by stock analysts at Benchmark from $285.00 to $175.00 in a report issued on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Benchmark’s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 64.72% from the stock’s previous close.

Several other research firms have also recently issued reports on FLUT. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated a “market perform” rating and issued a $170.00 price target on shares of Flutter Entertainment in a report on Friday, February 6th. Citigroup restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Flutter Entertainment in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Barclays lowered their price target on shares of Flutter Entertainment from $304.00 to $225.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday. UBS Group dropped their price target on shares of Flutter Entertainment from $320.00 to $300.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. Finally, Zacks Research cut shares of Flutter Entertainment from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Monday, January 19th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $237.15.

Flutter Entertainment Price Performance

FLUT opened at $106.24 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.27, a current ratio of 0.96 and a quick ratio of 0.96. The stock has a market capitalization of $18.62 billion, a P/E ratio of -59.02, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.22 and a beta of 1.88. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $174.32 and its 200-day simple moving average is $223.35. Flutter Entertainment has a one year low of $99.96 and a one year high of $313.68.

Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 26th. The company reported $1.74 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.11 by ($0.37). The firm had revenue of $4.74 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.87 billion. Flutter Entertainment had a positive return on equity of 11.91% and a negative net margin of 1.89%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 24.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $2.94 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Flutter Entertainment will post 4.17 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Flutter Entertainment

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in FLUT. ORG Partners LLC raised its holdings in Flutter Entertainment by 43.0% during the third quarter. ORG Partners LLC now owns 143 shares of the company’s stock worth $36,000 after acquiring an additional 43 shares in the last quarter. MML Investors Services LLC increased its position in shares of Flutter Entertainment by 0.6% during the 2nd quarter. MML Investors Services LLC now owns 7,081 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,024,000 after purchasing an additional 45 shares during the last quarter. OneDigital Investment Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Flutter Entertainment by 1.2% during the 3rd quarter. OneDigital Investment Advisors LLC now owns 4,057 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,030,000 after purchasing an additional 49 shares in the last quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc grew its stake in shares of Flutter Entertainment by 5.6% in the third quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 943 shares of the company’s stock valued at $240,000 after buying an additional 50 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Stratos Wealth Partners LTD. grew its stake in shares of Flutter Entertainment by 5.7% in the third quarter. Stratos Wealth Partners LTD. now owns 1,074 shares of the company’s stock valued at $273,000 after buying an additional 58 shares in the last quarter.

Key Stories Impacting Flutter Entertainment

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

Flutter Entertainment Company Profile

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.