Truist Financial Lowers Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) Price Target to $160.00

Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) had its target price dropped by research analysts at Truist Financial from $260.00 to $160.00 in a report released on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Truist Financial’s target price would suggest a potential upside of 54.19% from the stock’s current price.

Other analysts have also recently issued reports about the company. Craig Hallum cut Flutter Entertainment from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $200.00 price objective on the stock. in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Bank of America dropped their price target on Flutter Entertainment from $250.00 to $210.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Morgan Stanley decreased their price objective on Flutter Entertainment from $352.00 to $315.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, December 12th. Susquehanna reissued a “positive” rating and set a $228.00 price objective on shares of Flutter Entertainment in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Finally, Citizens Jmp reduced their target price on shares of Flutter Entertainment from $275.00 to $195.00 and set a “market outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Flutter Entertainment presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $237.15.

Flutter Entertainment Trading Down 15.7%

Flutter Entertainment stock traded down $19.36 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $103.77. 8,703,462 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 4,070,604. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.27, a current ratio of 0.96 and a quick ratio of 0.96. Flutter Entertainment has a 52-week low of $99.96 and a 52-week high of $313.68. The firm has a market capitalization of $18.18 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -79.60, a P/E/G ratio of 0.25 and a beta of 1.88. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $176.64 and its 200 day moving average price is $225.04.

Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) last posted 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 14.42% and a negative net margin of 0.95%.The company had revenue of $4.74 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.87 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $2.94 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 24.9% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts anticipate that Flutter Entertainment will post 4.17 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of Flutter Entertainment

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in FLUT. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB raised its stake in shares of Flutter Entertainment by 219.4% in the fourth quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 115 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 79 shares during the last quarter. JFS Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in Flutter Entertainment during the 3rd quarter valued at about $27,000. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT boosted its holdings in shares of Flutter Entertainment by 1,685.7% during the 4th 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 last quarter. JCIC Asset Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Flutter Entertainment in the third quarter worth approximately $32,000. Finally, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp bought a new stake in shares of Flutter Entertainment in the third quarter worth approximately $34,000.

Flutter Entertainment News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts reaffirmed constructive ratings and still see meaningful upside (several price targets remain well above the current share price), reflecting continued confidence in Flutter’s long‑term competitive position. Needham revisit
• Neutral Sentiment: Results were mixed: revenue grew year‑over‑year but EPS and margins disappointed versus some expectations, and the company published its 2025 Annual Report (full details and disclosures available). Press release / earnings PDF Annual Report
• Negative Sentiment: 2026 profit guidance was lowered and characterized as well below street expectations — management flagged ongoing U.S. market challenges that materially weakened forward earnings visibility. Reuters
• Negative Sentiment: Investors punished the stock after the guidance and Q4 commentary, with shares hitting 52‑week lows as traders digested the combination of a disappointing quarter and weak outlook. Proactive Investors
• Negative Sentiment: Operational headwinds in the U.S. (high NFL hold, slower betting volumes, customer churn to competitors) were cited by management as drivers of the slowdown, adding concern about near‑term FanDuel performance. LegalSportsReport Racing Post
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple brokers cut price targets (examples: Barclays, BTIG, Needham, Oppenheimer, Citizens/JMP lowered targets), signaling analysts’ reduced near‑term expectations even where ratings were retained. Benzinga roundup
• Negative Sentiment: Short interest has risen materially (about 7.1% of float), increasing selling pressure and risk of continued downside if sentiment remains weak.

About Flutter Entertainment

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.