Citizens Jmp Lowers Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) Price Target to $34.00

Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) had its price objective cut by equities research analysts at Citizens Jmp from $37.00 to $34.00 in a report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “market outperform” rating on the stock. Citizens Jmp’s target price suggests a potential upside of 55.32% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other equities research analysts have also weighed in on CZR. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Caesars Entertainment in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Wells Fargo & Company initiated coverage on Caesars Entertainment in a research note on Tuesday, November 18th. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $21.00 price target on the stock. Zacks Research cut Caesars Entertainment from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 30th. Macquarie Infrastructure reduced their target price on Caesars Entertainment from $40.00 to $33.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, October 29th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on shares of Caesars Entertainment from $43.00 to $38.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, October 29th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $33.35.

Caesars Entertainment Stock Performance

Shares of CZR opened at $21.89 on Wednesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.46 billion, a P/E ratio of -9.01, a P/E/G ratio of 27.74 and a beta of 2.03. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.17, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a current ratio of 0.80. Caesars Entertainment has a 1 year low of $17.86 and a 1 year high of $38.43. The company’s fifty day moving average is $22.74 and its two-hundred day moving average is $23.39.

Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, February 17th. The company reported ($1.23) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.18) by ($1.05). Caesars Entertainment had a negative net margin of 4.37% and a negative return on equity of 7.97%. The firm had revenue of $2.92 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.89 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.05 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 4.2% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Caesars Entertainment will post -0.77 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Caesars Entertainment

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in CZR. Hantz Financial Services Inc. increased its holdings in Caesars Entertainment by 110.6% during the 3rd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 971 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 510 shares in the last quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd grew its position in shares of Caesars Entertainment by 456.7% in the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 1,119 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 918 shares during the last quarter. Mather Group LLC. purchased a new position in shares of Caesars Entertainment during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Sunbelt Securities Inc. raised its position in shares of Caesars Entertainment by 181.6% during the 3rd quarter. Sunbelt Securities Inc. now owns 1,042 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 672 shares during the last quarter. Finally, CoreCap Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Caesars Entertainment by 44.6% in 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. 91.79% of the stock is 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: Several brokers and boutique analysts reaffirmed or tightened bullish ratings this week, and media reports say six analysts “firmed up” bullish stances — supporting buying interest. MSN: Caesars climbs as analysts firm up bullish ratings
• Positive Sentiment: Unusually large call-option purchases were reported, indicating speculative or hedged bullish positioning that can amplify near‑term upside. American Banking News: Traders Purchase Large Volume of Caesars Call Options
• Positive Sentiment: Company Q4 commentary showed a record quarter for its digital segment and better‑than‑expected revenue, giving investors confidence in secular growth drivers despite weakness in Las Vegas. Yahoo Finance: CZR Q4 Deep Dive — Digital Momentum
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple firms trimmed price targets (JPMorgan, Barclays, Deutsche Bank, Truist, Stifel) but left “buy/overweight” ratings — this preserves analyst support but reduces upside expectations vs. prior targets. MarketScreener: Deutsche Bank trims PT, maintains buy
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short‑interest data in the feed is effectively zero/invalid and not a meaningful driver; no clear short squeeze signal from the published figure.
• Negative Sentiment: CZR posted a large EPS miss: reported EPS of roughly -$1.23 vs. consensus -$0.18, which pushed some caution among fundamental investors and drove headlines. Seeking Alpha: Q4 2025 earnings call transcript
• Negative Sentiment: An institutional holder (Vision One Management) trimmed its position by ~300,000 shares in Q4, a net sell that can pressure sentiment when combined with the earnings miss. Motley Fool: Fund slashes stake by 300,000 shares
• Negative Sentiment: Following the earnings miss, headlines noted CZR reached a new 52‑week low — a technical negative that can trigger stop selling and make recovery choppier. American Banking News: Reaches New 52-Week Low After Earnings Miss

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.