BTIG Research Has Lowered Expectations for Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) Stock Price

Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) had its price objective decreased by stock analysts at BTIG Research from $230.00 to $180.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the stock. BTIG Research’s target price points to a potential upside of 69.42% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other research firms also recently issued reports on FLUT. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued a “market perform” rating and issued a $170.00 price target on shares of Flutter Entertainment in a research note on Friday, February 6th. HSBC raised Flutter Entertainment from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and decreased their target price for the stock from $265.00 to $228.00 in a research report on Monday, November 24th. Susquehanna restated a “positive” rating and set a $228.00 price target on shares of Flutter Entertainment in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Flutter Entertainment in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Benchmark lowered their price objective on Flutter Entertainment from $310.00 to $285.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, December 1st. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $237.15.

Flutter Entertainment Stock Performance

Shares of FLUT stock opened at $106.24 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $18.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -59.02, a PEG ratio of 0.22 and a beta of 1.88. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $174.32 and a 200 day moving average of $223.35. Flutter Entertainment has a 52 week low of $99.96 and a 52 week high of $313.68. The company has a quick ratio of 0.96, a current ratio of 0.96 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.27.

Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) last issued its quarterly earnings data 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 11.91% and a negative net margin of 1.89%.The company 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 company posted $2.94 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 24.9% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, research analysts expect that Flutter Entertainment will post 4.17 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in shares of Flutter Entertainment by 402.4% during the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 17,257,475 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,931,496,000 after acquiring an additional 13,822,673 shares in the last quarter. Parvus Asset Management Jersey Ltd purchased a new stake in Flutter Entertainment during the 2nd quarter valued at $2,231,266,000. Cibc World Markets Corp bought a new stake in shares of Flutter Entertainment in the 4th quarter worth $1,678,841,000. Capital International Investors increased its holdings in shares of Flutter Entertainment by 146.8% in the 4th quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 8,039,066 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,728,772,000 after purchasing an additional 4,782,302 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of Flutter Entertainment in the second quarter worth $930,349,000.

More Flutter Entertainment News

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.