BTIG Research Cuts Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) Price Target to $180.00

Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) had its target price trimmed by BTIG Research from $230.00 to $180.00 in a research note issued to investors on Friday morning,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a buy rating on the stock.

Several other brokerages also recently weighed in on FLUT. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Flutter Entertainment in a research note on Monday, December 29th. UBS Group reduced their price objective on Flutter Entertainment from $320.00 to $300.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. Barclays dropped their target price on shares of Flutter Entertainment from $307.00 to $304.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Susquehanna reissued a “positive” rating and issued a $228.00 price target on shares of Flutter Entertainment in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Finally, Morgan Stanley decreased their price target on shares of Flutter Entertainment from $352.00 to $315.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $237.15.

Flutter Entertainment Trading Down 13.7%

NYSE:FLUT opened at $106.24 on Friday. The company’s 50 day moving average is $174.32 and its 200-day moving average is $222.85. The company has a quick ratio of 0.95, a current ratio of 0.95 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.31. Flutter Entertainment has a 12 month low of $99.96 and a 12 month high of $313.68. The firm has a market cap of $18.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -59.02, a P/E/G ratio of 0.22 and a beta of 2.32.

Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, February 26th. The company reported $1.74 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.11 by ($0.37). Flutter Entertainment had a positive return on equity of 12.12% and a negative net margin of 1.89%.The firm had revenue of $4.74 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.87 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $2.94 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 24.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities analysts anticipate that Flutter Entertainment will post 4.17 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Flutter Entertainment

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB lifted its position in shares of Flutter Entertainment by 219.4% during the 4th quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 115 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 79 shares during the period. JFS Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Flutter Entertainment during the third quarter worth $27,000. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT lifted its holdings in shares of Flutter Entertainment by 1,685.7% during the fourth quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT now owns 125 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 118 shares during the period. JCIC Asset Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Flutter Entertainment in the 3rd quarter valued at $32,000. Finally, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp acquired a new stake in shares of Flutter Entertainment in the 3rd quarter valued at $34,000.

Key Headlines 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.