Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Lowers Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) Price Target to $35.00

Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) had its price target reduced by stock analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from $36.00 to $35.00 in a report released on Wednesday,MarketScreener reports. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft’s target price suggests a potential upside of 57.52% from the stock’s previous close.

CZR has been the topic of several other research reports. Truist Financial decreased their target price on Caesars Entertainment from $30.00 to $29.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Caesars Entertainment from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday, November 1st. Stifel Nicolaus dropped their target price on shares of Caesars Entertainment from $43.00 to $37.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. Susquehanna raised shares of Caesars Entertainment from a “neutral” rating to a “positive” rating and increased their price target for the company from $25.00 to $31.00 in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Caesars Entertainment in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. One 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’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $34.12.

Caesars Entertainment Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:CZR traded up $3.27 on Wednesday, hitting $22.22. The stock had a trading volume of 2,253,171 shares, compared to its average volume of 5,842,596. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $22.82 and its 200-day moving average price is $23.41. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.23, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a current ratio of 0.78. Caesars Entertainment has a twelve month low of $17.86 and a twelve month high of $39.03. The company has a market capitalization of $4.54 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -19.41, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 23.49 and a beta of 2.03.

Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 17th. The company reported ($1.23) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.18) by ($1.05). The firm had revenue of $2.92 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.89 billion. Caesars Entertainment had a negative net margin of 2.12% and a negative return on equity of 5.76%. Caesars Entertainment’s quarterly revenue was up 4.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.05 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts predict that Caesars Entertainment will post -0.77 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Caesars Entertainment

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Hantz Financial Services Inc. boosted its stake in Caesars Entertainment by 110.6% in the 3rd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 971 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 510 shares during the period. Mather Group LLC. acquired a new position in Caesars Entertainment during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Sunbelt Securities Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Caesars Entertainment by 181.6% in the third quarter. Sunbelt Securities Inc. now owns 1,042 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 672 shares during the last quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd boosted its holdings in Caesars Entertainment by 456.7% during the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 1,119 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 918 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC acquired a new stake in Caesars Entertainment in the 3rd quarter valued at $41,000. 91.79% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Caesars Entertainment

Here are the key news stories impacting Caesars Entertainment this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Caesars’ digital segment delivered a record quarter, driving investor optimism that high-margin digital growth can offset softness in some land-based markets. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Top-line beat and revenue growth: GAAP net revenue of ~$2.9B (up ~4.2% YoY) came in roughly at/above estimates, which supports the view of stable demand across the portfolio. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Management presented the quarterly results and slide deck and reiterated a steady near‑term outlook, giving some confidence to investors despite the earnings miss. Slide Deck
• Positive Sentiment: Unusual call-option activity was observed around the print, indicating short-term bullish bet/speculation by some traders. (Market/options trading note)
• Negative Sentiment: Big EPS miss: reported GAAP EPS of -$1.23 vs. consensus roughly -$0.18, driven by a swing to a net loss and lower operating profit — that is pressuring fundamentals and valuation. Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Net loss and margin compression: Caesars swung to a GAAP net loss (~$250M) and operating profit fell materially year‑over‑year, partly because last year included sizeable asset-sale gains, highlighting earnings volatility. Press Release
• Negative Sentiment: Technical/market risk: some outlets flagged the stock hitting a new 52‑week low after the print, and Caesars still carries high leverage—factors that increase downside sensitivity if momentum fades. Article Title

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.