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CZR·Caesars Entertainment, Inc.

$29.47
-0.11 (-0.37%)
Pre-Market
High
$29.45
Open
$29.45
Market Cap
6.02B
52W High
$30.88
Low
$29.45
P. Close
$29.47
P/E
-
52W Low
$17.86
Fwd P/E
40.74
DailyIQ Est.
$31.23
Inst. Ownership
55.3%
Short Interest
10.08%
Days to Cover
3.5
Technical Score (1D)
23
BEARISH
News Sentiment
49
MIXED
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (CZR) is still stuck in a low-conviction zone on the 1D chart, printing 23 with declining momentum and a SELL read that does not offer much edge. Sentiment at 49 is diverging from the sideways action, which keeps breakout traders waiting for proof. Until price resolves beyond $28.29 or $30.65, this remains a trade location more than a trend. Range-bound conditions like this reward fading the extremes more than committing to a direction - selling strength near $30.65 and covering near $28.29, rather than betting on which way the eventual break goes. That approach stops working the moment volume expands on a close outside the range, which is the signal to abandon the range-trade and respect the new direction.
LOW TARGET
$31 +5.3%
5 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$31 +6.2%
8 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$35 +18.9%
10 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$31.00 - $35.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
2/3/16/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$31.23 (+6.0%)
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Resorts & Casinos
Exchange
NMS
Country
United States
Symbol
CZR
Description
Caesars Entertainment is a leading gaming and hospitality enterprise with a substantial presence across the United States. The company's core business revolves around operating and managing a diverse portfolio of properties, including casinos equipped with slot machines, table games, and hotels. Beyond its physical locations, Caesars has expanded into the rapidly growing sports wagering and iGaming markets, offering online and retail betting options in numerous jurisdictions. This strategic diversification, coupled with its established brand and extensive network of entertainment venues, positions Caesars as a key player in the evolving landscape of the North American gaming industry. The company, established in 1937, is headquartered in Reno, Nevada.
Bought (1Y)
5,200 shares
$221K
Sold (1Y)
623,145 shares
$18.4M
TOMICK DAVID P-
Sell7,142 shares2026-09-15
TOMICK DAVID P-
Sell7,000 shares2026-09-14
TOMICK DAVID P-
Sell7,000 shares2026-09-11
TOMICK DAVID P-
Sell7,000 shares2026-09-10
Jones Blackhurst Janis L-
Sell33,899 shares2026-08-27
51/ 100
Neutral / mixed
Overall: Neutral
✓Revenue growing year over year
✕Negative net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
-4.4%
Revenue CAGR
35.6%
Current Ratio
0.80x
Debt / Equity
3.36x
Return on Equity
-14.3%
Earnings Summary
Caesars Entertainment is a leading gaming and hospitality enterprise headquartered in Reno, Nevada, operating a diverse portfolio of casinos, hotels, and expanding into sports wagering and iGaming, positioning it as a key player in the North American gaming industry. In the last two quarters, Caesars reported a consistent decline in earnings per share, with Q4 2025 EPS of –$0.33 versus an estimate of –$0.1664, and Q1 2026 EPS of –$0.48 against an estimate of $0.27667; revenue, however, remained relatively flat, hovering around $2.9 billion, with a slight uptick in Q2 2026 to $2.993 billion, indicating margin pressure rather than top‑line growth. Historically, the company has shown a mixed pattern: while revenue has trended upward over the past few years, EPS has frequently missed estimates, reflecting rising operating costs and leverage; for example, Q2 2025 EPS of –$0.19617 fell short of the $0.0871 estimate despite a $2.907 billion revenue. Recent news highlights the pending $17.6 billion acquisition by Tilman Fertitta Entertainment, with regulatory delays from the FTC and a shareholder vote looming, creating uncertainty around future liquidity and valuation; the acquisition’s outcome will likely shift the company from public to private status, affecting investor access.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-0.59$-0.35$-0.10$0.14$0.39Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$0.08 - -
Q2'26$0.03$-0.30-1138.1%
Q1'26$0.28$-0.48-273.5%
Q4'25$-0.17$-0.33-98.3%
Q3'25$0.08$-0.26-411.7%
Q2'25$0.09$-0.20-325.2%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$2.8B$2.9B$2.9B$3.0B$3.0BQ2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$3.0B - -
Q2'26$3.0B$3.0B-0.6%
Q1'26$3.0B$2.9B-3.4%
Q4'25$2.9B$2.9B-0.0%
Q3'25 - $2.9B -
Q2'25 - $2.9B -

Market Data

CZR Stock Snapshot

BEARISH23/100
$29.45−$0.02 (0.1%)
Market cap
6.02B
Day range
$29.45 – $29.45
News sentiment
49/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$31.27 (+6.2%)
Consensus
Hold · 23 analysts
52-week range+64.9% off low · -4.6% from high
$17.86$30.88
Price $29.45 DailyIQ Est. $31.23

The trend on CZR is bearish, and its momentum ranks in the lower part of DailyIQ's universe. Company-specific news dominates here; sector-level flows matter less than for larger names.

Reverse DCF

What growth is priced into CZR?

RICH

At today's price, Caesars Entertainment, Inc. needs to grow free cash flow about 44.5% a year for the next 10 years to justify its valuation at a 15.53% cost of capital. Over its actual history it has compounded free cash flow at 34.2% a year, so the market is asking for 10.4 percentage points above its own delivered rate. On that basis CZR looks priced above what its own growth record supports.

Implied FCF growth
44.5%
Historical FCF CAGR
34.2%
Growth gap
+10.4 pts
Verdict
RICH
Discount rate (WACC)
15.53%
Beta
1.17

Behaviour On Record

What CZR's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
3.6% 0th pct
Below its peak
-75.4%
vs 200-day average
+7.9%
Up days (1y)
50%

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. is currently running 3.6% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against CZR's own 12 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 0th percentile — unusually subdued by its own history, against a typical reading of 41.2%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

CZR is trading -75.4% below its running peak. Across 11 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -33.5%, and the deepest was -88.9% in 2020. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits +7.9% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 49th percentile — close to the gap it normally carries. Over the past year CZR closed higher on 50% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 12 years of records, CZR finished the month higher 4 of 12 times, with a median return of -5.7% and an average of -4.6%. Its strongest month historically has been April at +10.8% on average, its weakest March at -6.4%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: CZR has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 275 of 3,032 sessions (9.1% of the time), with the largest gaps running +12.9% and -14.2%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

Across the last 3 dated reports on file, CZR moved an average of 3.5% in the session after earnings, closing higher 1 of those 3 times, with a median move of -0.7% and a largest of +8.6%.

All figures computed from 3,033 daily closes between 2014-09-22 and 2026-10-13, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against CZR's own 12-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of CZR's sector?

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. sits in the Consumer Discretionary sector, currently ranked 6th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#6 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
55

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for CZR?

CallsPuts

For Caesars Entertainment, Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.56), with at-the-money implied volatility around 0.8%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±0.1% move by that expiry — a range of about $29.55–$29.59.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.56
ATM implied volatility
0.8%
Total open interest
2,478
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±0.1% ($29.55–$29.59)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on CZR?

TD Cowen most recently downgraded Caesars Entertainment, Inc. to Hold on Jul 29, 2026 with a price target of $31. Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 1 downgrade, a net bearish lean.

Latest action
TD Cowen — Hold
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
1
Net rating momentum
-1
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Jul 29, 2026TD CowenDowngradeBuy → Hold$31
Jul 29, 2026MacquarieMaintainedNeutral$31
Jul 9, 2026BarclaysDowngradeOverweight → Equal-Weight$35 → $31
Jun 15, 2026StifelDowngradeBuy → Hold$31
Jun 2, 2026Wells FargoMaintainedEqual-Weight$26 → $31
Jun 1, 2026MacquarieDowngradeOutperform → Neutral$35 → $31
Jun 1, 2026Deutsche BankDowngradeBuy → Hold$35 → $31
May 29, 2026CBREDowngradeBuy → Hold$31
May 29, 2026Truist SecuritiesDowngradeBuy → Hold$32 → $31
May 29, 2026SusquehannaDowngradePositive → Neutral$34 → $31
May 29, 2026JP MorganDowngradeOverweight → Neutral$35 → $31
May 28, 2026MacquarieMaintainedOutperform$35

Peers & ETF holders

CZR peers & ETF holders

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

49/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MIXED

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (CZR) scheduled the release of its third‑quarter 2026 financial results for October 27, 2026, following the market close. The company will not hold an earnings call due to the pending merger with Fertitta Entertainment, announced earlier in the year. Upon completion of the merger, CZR’s shares will be delisted from NASDAQ and the company will transition to a private entity. The announcement provides a clear timeline for investors to review the upcoming results but does not indicate any change in guidance or performance expectations.
What did this article say?
Caesars Entertainment (CZR) was highlighted as a cash‑producing company that may struggle to maintain its competitive edge. The analysis noted that the firm’s annual sales growth of 10% over five years lagged behind peers, limiting incremental demand. Its waning returns on capital and a 7× net‑debt‑to‑EBITDA ratio signal overleveraging and potential shareholder dilution. These factors suggest a moderate negative outlook for CZR, with risks outweighing the cash‑flow advantage.
What did this article say?
Caesars Entertainment (CZR) was added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) list on September 30, 2026. The addition followed a nearly 11.1% downward revision to its current‑year earnings estimate over the past 60 days. The downgrade reflects concerns over the company’s profitability and growth prospects. The move signals a negative outlook for CZR’s stock performance. The rating change is expected to influence investor sentiment and trading activity.
What did this article say?
Caesars Entertainment shareholders voted 65.4% in favor of a $31‑per‑share cash acquisition by Tilman Fertitta’s group, clearing a major hurdle in the deal’s approval process. The Federal Trade Commission issued a second request for information, extending the regulatory review timeline but confirming the transaction’s viability. Fertitta plans to keep the current CEO and leadership team, making Caesars a wholly owned subsidiary once regulators sign off. The vote provides investors with a defined return and reduces market‑volatility risk during the review period. The deal represents a significant upside for shareholders, pending regulatory clearance.
What did this article say?
On September 26, shareholders approved Caesars’ takeover by Fertitta at $31 per share. The deal was a key milestone for the company, but regulators warned of potential risks and the company’s high leverage levels. The approval signals investor confidence, yet the cautionary notes suggest that the transaction may face hurdles before finalization.
What did this article say?
Caesars Entertainment (CZR) was highlighted as a stock to sell by StockStory due to sluggish sales growth of 10% over five years, eroding returns on capital, and a high net‑debt‑to‑EBITDA ratio of 7×. The company’s large revenue base has limited its ability to generate incremental demand, while recent investments appear to be destroying value. Analysts noted that the high leverage increases the risk of shareholder dilution if adverse events occur. The recommendation reflects a negative outlook on CZR’s future profitability and financial stability.
What did this article say?
On September 16, 2026, Caesars Entertainment (CZR) saw the resignation of directors Jesse Lynn and Ted Papapostolou, prompting scrutiny of its governance and long‑term decision making. The departures coincided with a modest decline in short‑term share performance, while the year‑to‑date gain of 25.68% contrasted with a weaker 12.41% total shareholder return. Analysts noted that the governance headlines and recent promotions were weighed against a tougher multi‑year outlook for long‑term holders.
What did this article say?
On September 24, 2026, more than 133 million Caesars Entertainment shares were cast in favor of a $17.6 billion merger with Fertitta Gaming, giving the latter control of Caesars Palace, the Flamingo, and Harrah's. The approval marked a significant step toward consolidating the companies’ resort, gaming, entertainment, and restaurant portfolios, though regulatory and other hurdles remained before the deal could close.
What did this article say?
On September 24, 2026, Caesars Entertainment shareholders approved Fertitta Entertainment’s acquisition of the company, with 70.3% of outstanding shares voting in favor. The $17.6 billion deal, announced in May, aims to combine the firms’ resort, gaming, entertainment, and restaurant portfolios and take Caesars private. Fertitta must still overcome multiple hurdles before the transaction can close.

Technical Analysis

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23
BEARISH
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $3.18B combined position · 19 adding, 6 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
BlackRock, Inc.▲ Buy27,501,70613.45%$830.00M2026-08-07
Vanguard Group Inc▼ Sell20,389,6419.98%$476.91M2026-01-29
Pentwater Capital Management LP▲ Buy11,465,0005.61%$346.01M2026-08-14
Morgan Stanley▲ Buy7,934,7643.88%$239.47M2026-08-13
Balyasny Asset Management L.P.▲ Buy5,979,1002.93%$180.45M2026-08-14
Janus Henderson Group plc▲ Buy6,529,7003.19%$172.58M2026-05-18
Geode Capital Management, LLC▼ Sell3,668,0451.79%$110.73M2026-08-12
Whitebox Advisors LLC▲ Buy3,379,4261.65%$101.99M2026-08-14
Bank of America Corp▼ Sell3,186,5281.56%$96.17M2026-08-14
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▼ Sell2,656,5191.30%$80.17M2026-08-14
Norges Bank▼ Sell2,573,9401.26%$77.68M2026-08-12
JPMorgan Chase & Co▲ Buy1,755,2130.86%$52.61M2026-08-12
Citigroup Inc▲ Buy1,683,6310.82%$50.81M2026-08-03
Millennium Management LLC▲ Buy1,564,2030.77%$47.21M2026-08-14
Verition Fund Management LLC▲ Buy1,417,8250.69%$42.79M2026-08-14
Northern Trust Corp▲ Buy1,369,3940.67%$41.33M2026-08-13
Water Island Capital LLC▲ Buy1,313,0740.64%$39.63M2026-08-14
Man Group plc▲ Buy1,091,8720.53%$32.95M2026-08-14
AllianceBernstein L.P.▲ Buy1,226,5690.60%$32.42M2026-08-14
Invesco Ltd.▲ Buy899,9060.44%$27.16M2026-08-14
Neuberger Berman Group LLC▲ Buy857,8410.42%$25.89M2026-08-13
Point72 Asset Management, L.P.▲ Buy731,3620.36%$22.07M2026-08-14
Adage Capital Partners GP, L.L.C.▲ Buy585,9590.29%$17.68M2026-08-14
Citadel Advisors LLC▼ Sell555,4230.27%$16.76M2026-09-02
Soros Fund Management LLC▲ New494,9900.24%$14.94M2026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:30.11M sh bought ($904.60M)4.54M sh sold ($136.91M)net +25.57M sh (+$767.68M)
Congressional Trading Activity
2 disclosed trades · ~$65.0K est. traded value · 1 buys, 1 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Jefferson ShreveHouseIN06▼ Sell$15K - $50K2025-03-312025-04-11
Jefferson ShreveHouseIN06▲ Buy$15K - $50K2025-03-132025-04-11