Caesars Entertainment Option Alert: Feb 28 $40 Calls at the Bid: 8491 vs 188 OI; Earnings 2/25 After Close 

Caesars Entertainment Option Alert: Feb 28 $40 Calls at the Bid: 8491 @ $0.75 vs 188 OI; Earnings 2/25 After Close Ref=$38.075

Caesars Entertainment Azioni (NASDAQ: CZR)

Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) Azioni

CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT INC

Caesars Entertainment

Caesars Entertainment includes about 50 domestic gaming properties across the Las Vegas (49% of 2024 EBITDAR before corporate expenses) and regional (46%) markets. Additionally, the company hosts managed properties and digital assets that produced marginal EBITDA in 2024. Caesars' US presence roughly doubled with the 2020 acquisition by Eldorado, which built its first casino in Reno, Nevada, in 1973 and expanded its presence through prior acquisitions to over 20 properties before merging with legacy Caesars. Caesars' brands include Caesars, Harrah's, Tropicana, Bally's, Isle, and Flamingo. Also, the company owns the US portion of William Hill (it sold the international operation in 2022), a digital sports betting platform.

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Caesars Entertainment Inc

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Cruise line stocks are historically among the strongest seasonal performers in the S&amp;P 500 heading into the second half of May, with Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) and Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) averaging double-digit returns over a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/seasonality">three-week window.</a>
Historical data from Seasonax platforms shows that from May 14 to early June, these three stocks have consistently outperformed over the past decade, with average gains north of 10%. 
Among all S&amp;P 500 constituents, they rank at the very top for late-spring seasonality. Seasonal strength is typically fueled by ramping summer demand, strong forward bookings, and an uptick in consumer travel spending ahead of peak vacation months.
Here are the top five S&amp;P 500 stocks by average return in a three-week period starting from May 14:
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<th>Stock</th>
<th>Avg. Return (Last 10 years)</th>
<th>Max Profit</th>
<th>Max Loss</th>
<th>Win Rate</th>
<th>Pattern Dates</th>
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<td>Norwegian Cruise Line</td>
<td>+13.75%</td>
<td>+149.63%</td>
<td>-6.59%</td>
<td>5/10</td>
<td>May 14 – Jun 7</td>
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<td>Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>)</td>
<td>+11.98%</td>
<td>+102.49%</td>
<td>-0.11%</td>
<td>9/10</td>
<td>May 14 – Jun 6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Royal Caribbean</td>
<td>+11.52%</td>
<td>+113.71%</td>
<td>-7.48%</td>
<td>6/10</td>
<td>May 14 – Jun 6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carnival Corp.</td>
<td>+11.28%</td>
<td>+103.02%</td>
<td>-5.19%</td>
<td>5/10</td>
<td>May 14 – Jun 6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)</td>
<td>+10.69%</td>
<td>+88.13%</td>
<td>-4.95%</td>
<td>8/10</td>
<td>May 14 – Jun 7</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: Seasonax</figcaption></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">RCL Sees Strong Summer Bookings</h3>
In a note from late April, Goldman Sachs analyst Lizzie Dove pointed to a strong reversal in booking momentum despite broader macro uncertainty and uneven travel data across the sector.
April bookings at RCL exceeded the same month last year, while close-in bookings remained firm. 
The company also reported stronger-than-usual onboard spending and pre-cruise purchases. Forward bookings for 2026 were tracking in line with 2024 levels but at higher prices—a sign of pricing power in an inflation-sensitive market.
With approximately 86% of the 2025 cruise calendar already booked, Dove's team raised their estimates and lifted the stock's price target from $245 to $260. However, they retained a slightly more cautious tone in 2026, pending more clarity on consumer resilience.
Since hitting tariff-driven lows on April 9, shares of RCL have surged 50% through mid-May —more than twice the gain of the S&amp;P 500. CCL shares matched the performance during the same period. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">NCLH Flags Demand Softness Amid Macro Pressures</h3>
In contrast, Norwegian Cruise Line is facing a different set of conditions. 
In early May, Bank of America analyst Andrew Didora highlighted NCLH as the first in the group to show softness in its 12-month forward-booked position.
While this wasn't viewed as unexpected—given the macro backdrop, consumer sentiment, and fare discounts introduced under the Oceania brand—it raised questions about forward pricing discipline across the cruise industry. Didora added that weakening demand isn't isolated to NCLH, and other operators may be seeing similar dynamics. 
BofA cut its 2025 and 2026 EPS forecasts for NCLH by 3% and 2%, now expecting $2.07 and $2.53, respectively. It revised the price objective down from $23 to $20 while maintaining a Neutral rating on concerns around leverage and top-line pressures.
Shares of NCLH have rallied 36% since April lows, underperforming versus peers. 
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BofA Securities analyst Shaun C. Kelley on Thursday put forth an analysis of the Gaming companies, Caesars Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>) and MGM Resorts International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>) whose first-quarter results were announced this week.
The analyst reiterated a Buy rating on the shares of CZR and MGM and with a price forecast of $32.00 and $35.00 respectively. 
Caesars (CZR) delivered <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/04/45086887/caesars-entertainment-reports-q1-earnings-company-targets-accelerated-free-cash-flow-in-2025">strong first-quarter results</a>, with revenue and EBITDA meeting expectations. Las Vegas and regional performance were solid, aided by cost controls and resilient demand. 
Caesars Digital outperformed, posting $43 million in EBITDA, with iGaming growing faster than the market and OSB showing improved trends. 
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The company is prioritizing profitability over volume, keeping promotional spending well below industry averages.
MGM reported a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/n45117287/mgm-resorts-international-reports-first-quarter-2025-financial-and-operating-results">strong first-quarter</a> with revenue and EBITDA slightly above expectations, led by solid Las Vegas performance and cost control. 
April saw record room revenue, and demand appears stable heading into second-quarter. MGM China also outperformed on margins. 
BetMGM showed strong growth with reduced promotions. Despite peers slowing development, MGM remains committed to projects in Japan and New York, increasing its Osaka investment forecast, opined the analyst.
Despite a slightly shorter booking window, MGM saw record April hotel revenue, while CZR reported strong forward bookings. 
Consumer demand appears resilient, noted the analyst. MGM shares rose post-earnings, CZR dipped slightly. 
Price Action: MGM shares traded lower by 2.38% at $30.71 at last check Thursday.
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Wall Street traded lower on the final session of the month, heading for its third consecutive monthly loss as economic data began reflecting the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">impact of Trump tariffs.</a>
U.S. GDP shrank by 0.3% in the last quarter, marking the first economic contraction since 2022 and missing forecasts for a 0.4% expansion. The decline was driven by a surge in imports and reduced government spending.
Labor market data also disappointed. The ADP National Employment Report showed private employers added just 62,000 jobs in April—the weakest gain in nine months and well below the expected 108,000.
By midday in New York, the S&amp;P 500 was down 1% to 5,500, on pace to end a six-day winning streak. Tech stocks in the Nasdaq 100 lagged ahead of earnings from industry titans Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>) and Meta Platforms Inc.
Nine of the S&amp;P 500's eleven sectors were in the red, with only consumer staples and health care posting modest gains. Energy and consumer discretionary led the losses, falling 3.3% and 2.7%, respectively.
Commodities were broadly lower. Oil tumbled 3.7% to $58 a barrel, approaching its lowest close since March 2021. Copper—often seen as a gauge of global growth—plunged 5.2% to $4.60 per pound. Natural gas declined 2.5% to $3.17 per million British thermal units.
Bond markets were steady, with the 10-year Treasury yield hovering at 4.17%. Gold dipped 0.3% to $3,330 per ounce, while the U.S. dollar index (DXY) strengthened by the same margin.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) showed resilience, holding steady at around $93,000 despite broader market weakness.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Chg %</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>40,325.88</td>
<td>-0.5%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,515.27</td>
<td>-0.8%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,330.85</td>
<td>-1.1%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,953.01</td>
<td>-1.2%</td>
</tr>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 1:20 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 0.9% to $549.56.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) eased 0.5% to $403.24.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;eased 1% to $470.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 1.1% to $193.82.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to earnings reports included:
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<li>Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>): down 0.0%</li>
<li>Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>): down 0.1%</li>
<li>Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>): down 1.5%</li>
<li>Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITW#NYSE">ITW</a>): down 2.4%</li>
<li>Automatic Data Processing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>): up 1.2%</li>
<li>Humana Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>): down 1.3%</li>
<li>Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TT#NYSE">TT</a>): up 7.6%</li>
<li>Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLM#NYSE">MLM</a>): up 2.9%</li>
<li>Vulcan Materials Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMC#NYSE">VMC</a>): up 6.3%</li>
<li>Mondelez International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>): up 4.4%</li>
<li>PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>): up 4.0%</li>
<li>GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEHC#NASDAQ">GEHC</a>): up 3.8%</li>
<li>Arch Capital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NASDAQ">ACGL</a>): down 3.1%</li>
<li>Fair Isaac Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FICO#NYSE">FICO</a>): down 0.6%</li>
<li>Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>): down 7.0%</li>
<li>Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>): up 0.7%</li>
<li>Costar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSGP#NASDAQ">CSGP</a>): down 9.7%</li>
<li>Veralto Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLTO#NYSE">VLTO</a>): up 2.1%</li>
<li>Seagate Technology Holdings Plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>): up 8.8%</li>
<li>Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>): up 6.4%</li>
<li>Garmin Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRMN#NYSE">GRMN</a>): down 9.2%</li>
<li>Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNRC#NYSE">GNRC</a>): up 0.0%</li>
<li>First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>): down 9.5%</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>): down 15.7%</li>
<li>Edison International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>): down 9.1%</li>
<li>American Electric Power Company Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEP#NASDAQ">AEP</a>): down 0.9%</li>
<li>Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEG#NYSE">PEG</a>): down 2.3%</li>
<li>PPL Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPL#NYSE">PPL</a>): down 0.1%</li>
<li>Oneok Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>): down 7.5%</li>
<li>Hess Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>): down 3.2%</li>
<li>International Paper Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IP#NYSE">IP</a>): down 5.3%</li>
<li>Stanley Black &amp; Decker Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>): down 4.2%</li>
<li>Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESS#NYSE">ESS</a>): up 0.1%</li>
<li>Equity Residential Properties Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQR#NYSE">EQR</a>): up 0.2%</li>
<li>Regency Centers Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REG#NASDAQ">REG</a>): down 0.8%</li>
<li>Extra Space Storage Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXR#NYSE">EXR</a>): up 3.1%</li>
<li>BXP Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BXP#NYSE">BXP</a>): down 3.7%</li>
<li>Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>): down 3.9%</li>
<li>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>): down 8.9%</li>
<li>Amcor Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMCR#NYSE">AMCR</a>): down 1.2%</li>
<li>Expand Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXE#NYSE">EXE</a>): down 3.5%</li>
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Stocks slated to report earnings after the bell include The Allstate Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>), Host Hotels &amp; Resorts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HST#NASDAQ">HST</a>), MGM Resorts International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>), Everest Group Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EG#NYSE">EG</a>), Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>), ANSYS Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANSS#NASDAQ">ANSS</a>), Public Storage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSA#NYSE">PSA</a>), Globe Life Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GL#NYSE">GL</a>), PTC Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTC#NASDAQ">PTC</a>), Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), UDR Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UDR#NYSE">UDR</a>), American Water Works Company Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AWK#NYSE">AWK</a>), Invitation Homes Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INVH#NYSE">INVH</a>), VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VICI#NYSE">VICI</a>), AvalonBay Communities Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVB#NYSE">AVB</a>), Prudential Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRU#NYSE">PRU</a>), Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>), Align Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGN#NASDAQ">ALGN</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Equinix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQIX#NASDAQ">EQIX</a>), Aflac Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFL#NYSE">AFL</a>), Ventas Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTR#NYSE">VTR</a>), Albemarle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>), Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAA#NYSE">MAA</a>), MetLife Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MET#NYSE">MET</a>), C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHRW#NASDAQ">CHRW</a>), and KLA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>).
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Stifel analyst Steven Wieczynski maintains Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $51 to $42.

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Susquehanna analyst Joseph Stauff maintains Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $23 to $28.

Susquehanna Maintains Neutral on Caesars Entertainment, Raises Price Target to $28

Barclays analyst Brandt Montour maintains Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $44 to $45.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Caesars Entertainment, Raises Price Target to $45

JMP Securities analyst Jordan Bender reiterates Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>) with a Market Outperform and maintains $45 price target.

JMP Securities Reiterates Market Outperform on Caesars Entertainment, Maintains $45 Price Target

Caesars Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>) reported first-quarter earnings Tuesday after the bell. Here&#8217;s a rundown <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b45082376/caesars-entertainment-inc-reports-first-quarter-2025-results">of the report</a>.
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<li>Q1 Revenue: $2.79 billion, versus <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">estimates</a> of $2.79 billion</li>
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<li>Q1 EPS: Loss of 54 cents, versus estimates for a loss of 16 cents</li>
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Broken down by segment, Caesars reported approximately $1 billion in revenue from Las Vegas, $1.39 billion in Regional revenue, $335 million in Caesars Digital revenue, $67 million in Managed and Branded revenue and $1 million in Corporate and Other revenue.
The company ended the quarter with $884 million in cash and cash equivalents, and $12.3 billion in outstanding debt.
&#8220;During the&nbsp;first quarter&nbsp;of 2025, consolidated Adjusted EBITDA grew&nbsp;4%&nbsp;over prior year driven by significant gains in our Digital segment which delivered a new&nbsp;Q1&nbsp;record, growth in our regional segment with strong contributions from recently opened properties and a solid quarter in Las Vegas against a tough Super Bowl compare last year,&#8221; said Tom Reeg, CEO of Caesars Entertainment.
Caesars said it repurchased approximately $100 million worth of its common stock during April at an average price of $23.84 per share. 
The company expects to accelerate free cash flow in 2025, allowing it to continue to reduce debt and make opportunistic share repurchases. 
&#8220;We continue to expect 2025 to benefit from meaningfully lower year-over-year capital expenditures and cash interest expense. When combined with strong operating fundamentals, free cash flow this year will show a significant improvement,&#8221; said Bret Yunker, CFO of Caesars. 
CZR Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/czr">Caesars shares</a> were up 2.54% after-hours, trading at $28.70 at the time of publication Tuesday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Caesars Entertainment Reports Q1 Earnings, Company Targets Accelerated Free Cash Flow In 2025

Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.54) per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.16) by 237.5 percent. This is a 26.03 percent increase over losses of $(0.73) per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.79 billion which met the analyst consensus estimate. This is a 1.90 percent increase over sales of $2.74 billion the same period last year.

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Caesars Entertainment Q1 EPS $(0.54) Misses $(0.16) Estimate, Sales $2.79B Inline

Wall Street rose modestly by midday Tuesday, as investors weighed the latest developments in trade negotiations and awaited a wave of key economic data and corporate earnings set for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45072497/us-trade-deficit-explodes-to-record-162-billion-in-march-as-import-frenzy-precedes-trumps-tariff-barrage">release later this week.</a>
President Donald Trump is <a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-automakers-factories-relief-25a400c98e02c01c8c54502384e267e1">expected</a> to unveil a new executive order on auto tariffs later today. Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent added that the administration is pursuing bilateral trade agreements with 17 major partners, excluding China.
The S&amp;P 500 climbed 0.4%, putting it on track for a sixth consecutive gain—its longest winning streak since November 2024.
In the bond market, U.S. Treasuries extended their rally, with yields falling for a sixth straight session. The yield on the 10-year benchmark dropped to 4.17%, marking a two-week low.
Gold prices slipped 0.6% to $3,325 per ounce, while WTI crude oil futures fell 2.4% to $60 per barrel, the lowest level in two weeks. Oil prices are under pressure from escalating global trade tensions and weaker U.S. economic data, and crude is now on track for a 15% decline in April—its steepest monthly drop since 2021.
Bitcoin traded little changed, around $95,000.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>5,548.89</td>
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<td>19,468.38</td>
<td>+41.09</td>
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According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) inched 0.4% up to $552.91.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.7% to $404.9.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;edged 0.3% higher to $473.78.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.5% to $195.96.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Materials&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) outperformed, up 0.8%; the&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged, down 0.5%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks moving on earnings report included:
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<li>Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>): down 0.6%</li>
<li>Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>): up 4.0%</li>
<li>Brown &amp; Brown, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRO#NYSE">BRO</a>): down 6.3%</li>
<li>Nucor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>): up 0.9%</li>
<li>F5 Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIV#NASDAQ">FFIV</a>): down 0.9%</li>
<li>Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARE#NYSE">ARE</a>): down 6.7%</li>
<li>Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TER#NASDAQ">TER</a>): down 1.0%</li>
<li>S&amp;P Global Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPGI#NYSE">SPGI</a>): up 2.7%</li>
<li>Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>): up 5.0%</li>
<li>American Tower Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>): up 4.3%</li>
<li>Sherwin-Williams Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>): up 5.2%</li>
<li>Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REGN#NASDAQ">REGN</a>): down 7.7%</li>
<li>Zebra Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZBRA#NASDAQ">ZBRA</a>): up 6.1%</li>
<li>Ecolab, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECL#NYSE">ECL</a>): up 2.2%</li>
<li>Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>): up 1.6%</li>
<li>Labcorp Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LH#NYSE">LH</a>): up 2.3%</li>
<li>Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>): down 1.6%</li>
<li>United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>): down 0.5%</li>
<li>General Motors Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>): down 0.7%</li>
<li>PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>): up 1.9%</li>
<li>Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>): up 4.4%</li>
<li>Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>): up 0.8%</li>
<li>Sysco Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYY#NYSE">SYY</a>): up 0.4%</li>
<li>Xylem Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYL#NYSE">XYL</a>): up 1.5%</li>
<li>Incyte Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INCY#NASDAQ">INCY</a>): up 1.5%</li>
<li>Altria Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>): up 0.7%</li>
<li>Corning, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLW#NYSE">GLW</a>): up 2.5%</li>
<li>Paccar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCAR#NASDAQ">PCAR</a>): down 3.0%</li>
<li>A.O. Smith Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AOS#NYSE">AOS</a>): up 4.0%</li>
<li>Kraft Heinz Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>): up 0.5%</li>
<li>Entergy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>): down 1.4%</li>
</ul>
Stocks slated to report earnings after the bell include Arch Capital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NASDAQ">ACGL</a>), Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), Mondelez International, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>), Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>), Veralto Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLTO#NYSE">VLTO</a>), Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>), Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), Extendicare Inc. (TSE: EXE), Fair Isaac Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FICO#NYSE">FICO</a>), Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), Boston Properties, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BXP#NYSE">BXP</a>), PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>), Extra Space Storage Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXR#NYSE">EXR</a>), Edison International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>), ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>), First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), CoStar Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSGP#NASDAQ">CSGP</a>), Regency Centers Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REG#NASDAQ">REG</a>), Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESS#NYSE">ESS</a>), and Equity Residential (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQR#NYSE">EQR</a>).
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Earnings Scheduled For April 29, 2025

Traders willing to roll the dice on a high-stakes gamble may have a compelling opportunity on their hands with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming">casino and resorts giant</a> Caesars Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>). 
With its first quarter of 2025 earnings report scheduled for release on Tuesday after the closing bell, momentum is heating up for the stock. Nevertheless, market makers don't appear to anticipate that much of a pop, opening the door for extreme contrarianism.
Presently, the implied <a href="https://unusualwhales.com/stock/CZR/volatility">volatility</a> (IV) of Caesars options for the options chain expiring May 2 comes in at 60.7%, conspicuously lower than realized volatility (RZ) of 83.1%. In practical terms, IV reflects option premiums that imply what the future move might be, a forward-looking indicator. RV, on the other hand, demonstrates what happened in the past.
It's not unusual for IV to spike above RV for many optionable securities due to two main catalysts: the rise of uncertainty and option sellers demanding higher premiums to cover the risk of unexpected outcomes. With IV being lower than RV in the case of Caesars near-expiry options, the market seems to anticipate a less wild movement than has been observed in the past.
Frankly, it's not an unreasonable thesis. True, billion-dollar betting events such as the NCAA March Madness tournament likely <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting/25/03/44424486/casino-stocks-set-for-a-winning-streak-why-march-madness-spring-break-could-fuel-big-gains">padded the pockets of gaming-focused enterprises</a>. Still, the issue is that such stats will represent old news come the quarterly disclosure. Plus, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44800514/these-gaming-stocks-are-under-pressure-as-analyst-cuts-forecast-on-macau-risk-and-soft-vegas-data">geopolitical tensions impacting the gaming sector in Macau</a>, many investors fear some blowback affecting Las Vegas.
This is where the contrarians have an opportunity.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Momentum Builds For Caesars Stock Ahead of Key Earnings Report</h2>
One of the common mistakes in investing market analysis is the projection of price from price. For example, in technical analysis, practitioners attempt to apply fixed structures (such as a head-and-shoulders pattern) to continuous fluid signals with no defined edges. Similarly, in fundamental analysis, practitioners attempt to apply fixed relationships (such as price-to-earnings ratios) to a range of boundless possibilities.
In either case, the perpetual continuity signal represents the logical dilemma of assigning meaning to valuation. To get around this problem, investors can compress all the chaos of price discovery into defined, discrete events. In this manner, an investor can quantify and categorize stages of fear and greed — and the theory is that these stages ebb and flow.
By studying the behavioral state transitions, one can better understand where potential pivots from bearish to bullish might occur.
Interestingly, at the beginning of this week, Caesars stock had just completed a "2-8" sequence: two weeks of upside interspersed with eight weeks of downside (with an overall negative trajectory across the 10 weeks). 
Over the trailing decade, this sequence has appeared nine times, with an upside reversal happening six times (or roughly 67%).
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While a sample size of nine may be laughably small in any other circumstance, the market is a different beast: the data often motivates the observer to react. That's why technical analysis, though it may lack empirical, repeatable rigor (again, due to the continuity problem), is not completely useless. It just has to be used in a complementary rather than exclusive manner.
More importantly, the strong price action and momentum shift that occurred earlier this week — with Caesars stock up over 12% in the trailing five sessions — appears to have fundamental justification. According to BofA Securities analyst Shaun C. Kelley, management doesn't appear to be seeing softness in Las Vegas visitation and bookings statistics.
As such, it's not irrational to assume that Caesars&#8217; stock will benefit from a strong showing.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Daring Wager Up Ahead</h2>
Based on the interplay between IV and RV, market makers are essentially pricing for Caesars stock to pop nearly 7%, which at time of writing would equate to a range between $26.32 and $30.24. For a high-conviction wager, one could opt for the 29/30 bull call spread expiring this Friday.
The above transaction involves buying the $29 call and simultaneously selling the $30 call. It uses the proceeds from the short call to partially offset the debit paid for the long call. Overall, the net cash outlay at time of writing is $46. Should Caesars stock rise through the short strike price of $30 at expiration, the maximum reward is $54, or a payout of over 117%.
To truly swing for the fences, one can go up a step on both legs of the bull spread with the 30/31. This trade only requires a net debit of $30 right now. But if Caesars shoots up and stays elevated through expiration, the maximum reward stands at $70, a massive payout of over 233%.
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Options Corner: Play Caesars Entertainment For The Quiet Table Turnaround

Truist Securities analyst Barry Jonas maintains Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $48 to $40.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Caesars Entertainment, Lowers Price Target to $40

Barclays analyst Brandt Montour maintains Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $54 to $44.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Caesars Entertainment, Lowers Price Target to $44

JMP Securities analyst Jordan Bender maintains Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>) with a Market Outperform and lowers the price target from $53 to $45.

JMP Securities Maintains Market Outperform on Caesars Entertainment, Lowers Price Target to $45

In the preceding three months, 10 analysts have released ratings for Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Caesars Entertainment, revealing an average target of $43.3, a high estimate of $54.00, and a low estimate of $23.00. This current average has decreased by 5.25% from the previous average price target of $45.70. 
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<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Caesars Entertainment among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;------------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;-----------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Stephen Grambling &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $29.00&#x7C;$30.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joseph Stauff &#x7C;Susquehanna &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $23.00&#x7C;$30.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;RJ Milligan &#x7C;Raymond James &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Strong Buy &#x7C; $49.00&#x7C;$55.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joseph Stauff &#x7C;Susquehanna &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $30.00&#x7C;$30.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jordan Bender &#x7C;Citizens Capital Markets&#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Market Outperform&#x7C; $53.00&#x7C;$53.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Daniel Politzer &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $50.00&#x7C;$53.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Chad Beynon &#x7C;Macquarie &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $46.00&#x7C;$47.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Brandt Montour &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $54.00&#x7C;$55.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Lance Vitanza &#x7C;TD Cowen &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $48.00&#x7C;$50.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Steven Wieczynski &#x7C;Stifel &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $51.00&#x7C;$54.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Caesars Entertainment. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Caesars Entertainment compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Caesars Entertainment's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Caesars Entertainment's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Discovering Caesars Entertainment: A Closer Look</h2>
Caesars Entertainment includes about 50 domestic gaming properties across the Las Vegas (49% of 2024 EBITDAR before corporate expenses) and regional (46%) markets. Additionally, the company hosts managed properties and digital assets that produced marginal EBITDA in 2024. Caesars' US presence roughly doubled with the 2020 acquisition by Eldorado, which built its first casino in Reno, Nevada, in 1973 and expanded its presence through prior acquisitions to over 20 properties before merging with legacy Caesars. Caesars' brands include Caesars, Harrah's, Tropicana, Bally's, Isle, and Flamingo. Also, the company owns the US portion of William Hill (it sold the international operation in 2022), a digital sports betting platform.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Caesars Entertainment's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3M period, Caesars Entertainment faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -0.92% in revenue growth as of 31 December, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Discretionary sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Caesars Entertainment's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 0.39%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Caesars Entertainment's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 0.26%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): Caesars Entertainment's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.03%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Caesars Entertainment's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 6.03.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Beyond The Numbers: 10 Analysts Discuss Caesars Entertainment Stock

Morgan Stanley analyst Stephen Grambling maintains Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $30 to $29.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Caesars Entertainment, Lowers Price Target to $29

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