Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) Reaches New 52-Week Low After Earnings Miss

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR) hit a new 52-week low on Wednesday after the company announced weaker than expected quarterly earnings. The company traded as low as $17.86 and last traded at $18.95, with a volume of 9763745 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $18.14.

The company reported ($1.23) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.18) by ($1.05). Caesars Entertainment had a negative return on equity of 5.76% and a negative net margin of 2.12%.The company had revenue of $2.92 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.89 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.05 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 4.2% on a year-over-year basis.

Caesars Entertainment News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Record digital quarter — Caesars’ digital segment posted record results in Q4, driving investor optimism that higher-margin online revenue can offset cooling Las Vegas trends. Caesars Entertainment shares rise 2.5% as digital segment delivers record quarter
• Positive Sentiment: Revenue beat and modest organic growth — Q4 net revenues were about $2.9B, up ~4.2% year‑over‑year and slightly ahead of Street sales estimates, supporting the view that underlying demand remains resilient. Caesars Entertainment’s (NASDAQ:CZR) Q4 CY2025 Sales Beat Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Management tone steady — CEO commentary and the company’s outlook were described as stable by the press, which helped calm investors after the headline EPS miss. Caesars Swings to Loss, But CEO Says Outlook Looks Stable
• Neutral Sentiment: Unusual/options flow — trading showed a notable uptick in call buying (roughly 19,800 calls), which can amplify intraday upside but doesn’t change fundamentals; could reflect short‑term speculative positioning. (Options activity reported by market data)
• Neutral Sentiment: Strategic shift to non‑gaming revenue — renovations at Caesars Tahoe and broader emphasis on premium non‑gaming experiences are a longer‑term revenue mix play; constructive strategically but not an immediate earnings fix. Caesars Tahoe Overhaul Tests Shift Toward Premium Non Gaming Revenue
• Negative Sentiment: Large EPS miss and GAAP loss — GAAP net loss (~$250M) and reported EPS of -$1.23 missed expectations substantially; operating profit fell ~50% year‑over‑year, which raises near‑term profitability concerns. Caesars Entertainment Inc. (CZR) stock rises on Q4 2025 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: EPS vs. estimates and nonrecurring comparisons — analysts note the quarter missed EPS consensus and the prior‑year included sizable asset sale gains, which made year‑over‑year comparisons unfavorable and drove the headline loss. Caesars Entertainment (CZR) Reports Q4 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts recently commented on the company. Truist Financial decreased their target price on Caesars Entertainment from $32.00 to $30.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, October 29th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut their price objective on shares of Caesars Entertainment from $50.00 to $36.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. Morgan Stanley reduced their target price on shares of Caesars Entertainment from $29.00 to $27.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, January 16th. Citizens Jmp lowered their price target on shares of Caesars Entertainment from $40.00 to $37.00 and set a “market outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, October 29th. Finally, Citigroup reiterated a “market outperform” rating on shares of Caesars Entertainment in a research note on Monday, December 1st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Caesars Entertainment presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $34.29.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Caesars Entertainment

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of CZR. Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. increased its position in shares of Caesars Entertainment by 1.9% in the second quarter. Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. now owns 25,652 shares of the company’s stock valued at $728,000 after buying an additional 476 shares in the last quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Caesars Entertainment by 44.6% during the 4th quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC now owns 1,581 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,000 after buying an additional 488 shares in the last quarter. Teachers Retirement System of The State of Kentucky increased its holdings in Caesars Entertainment by 1.0% in the 4th quarter. Teachers Retirement System of The State of Kentucky now owns 52,133 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,220,000 after acquiring an additional 493 shares in the last quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. increased its holdings 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 acquiring an additional 510 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Resona Asset Management Co. Ltd. raised its position in Caesars Entertainment by 30.3% during the second quarter. Resona Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 2,357 shares of the company’s stock worth $68,000 after acquiring an additional 548 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 91.79% of the company’s stock.

Caesars Entertainment Trading Up 4.5%

The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $22.82 and its 200-day simple moving average is $23.41. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.87 billion, a PE ratio of -16.48, a P/E/G ratio of 23.49 and a beta of 2.03. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.23, a current ratio of 0.78 and a quick ratio of 0.76.

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.