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PENN Entertainment

Penn Entertainment's origins date back to its 1972 racetrack opening in Pennsylvania. Today, Penn operates 43 properties across 20 states and 12 brands, including Hollywood Casino and Ameristar. Land-based casinos represented 89% of total sales in 2023; 11% was from the interactive segment, which includes sports, iGaming, and media revenue. The retail portfolio generates mid-30s EBITDAR margins and helps position the company to obtain licenses for the digital wagering markets. Additionally, Penn's media assets, theScore and ESPN (starting with its partnership launch in November 2023), provide access to sports betting/iGaming technology and clientele, helping it form a leading digital position.

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In the latest quarter, 13 analysts provided ratings for PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</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>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $23.23, a high estimate of $30.00, and a low estimate of $19.00. This current average has increased by 0.65% from the previous average price target of $23.08. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729627211_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
A clear picture of PENN Entertainment's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Grambling</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ben Chaiken</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Politzer</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandt Montour</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Sigdahl</td>
<td>Craig-Hallum</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bernie McTernan</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Grambling</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chad Beynon</td>
<td>Macquarie</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carlo Santarelli</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandt Montour</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Wieczynski</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bernie McTernan</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bernie McTernan</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<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 PENN Entertainment. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of PENN Entertainment compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for PENN Entertainment's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into PENN Entertainment's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PENN/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on PENN Entertainment analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind PENN Entertainment</h2>
Penn Entertainment's origins date back to its 1972 racetrack opening in Pennsylvania. Today, Penn operates 43 properties across 20 states and 12 brands, including Hollywood Casino and Ameristar. Land-based casinos represented 89% of total sales in 2023; 11% was from the interactive segment, which includes sports, iGaming, and media revenue. The retail portfolio generates mid-30s EBITDAR margins and helps position the company to obtain licenses for the digital wagering markets. Additionally, Penn's media assets, theScore and ESPN (starting with its partnership launch in November 2023), provide access to sports betting/iGaming technology and clientele, helping it form a leading digital position.
<h3>Breaking Down PENN Entertainment's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, PENN Entertainment faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -0.7% in revenue growth as of 30 June, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -1.63%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): PENN Entertainment's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of -0.88%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): PENN Entertainment's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of -0.17%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: PENN Entertainment's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 3.73, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
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The Analyst Landscape: 13 Takes On PENN Entertainment

Morgan Stanley analyst Stephen Grambling maintains PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $20 to $19.

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12 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions 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.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for PENN Entertainment, revealing an average target of $23.58, a high estimate of $30.00, and a low estimate of $20.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $23.33, the current average has increased by 1.07%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729598492_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive PENN Entertainment. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Ben Chaiken</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Politzer</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandt Montour</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Sigdahl</td>
<td>Craig-Hallum</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bernie McTernan</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Grambling</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chad Beynon</td>
<td>Macquarie</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carlo Santarelli</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandt Montour</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Wieczynski</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bernie McTernan</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bernie McTernan</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to PENN Entertainment. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of PENN Entertainment compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of PENN Entertainment's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into PENN Entertainment's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PENN/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on PENN Entertainment analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into PENN Entertainment's Background</h2>
Penn Entertainment's origins date back to its 1972 racetrack opening in Pennsylvania. Today, Penn operates 43 properties across 20 states and 12 brands, including Hollywood Casino and Ameristar. Land-based casinos represented 89% of total sales in 2023; 11% was from the interactive segment, which includes sports, iGaming, and media revenue. The retail portfolio generates mid-30s EBITDAR margins and helps position the company to obtain licenses for the digital wagering markets. Additionally, Penn's media assets, theScore and ESPN (starting with its partnership launch in November 2023), provide access to sports betting/iGaming technology and clientele, helping it form a leading digital position.
<h3>PENN Entertainment's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, PENN Entertainment faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -0.7% in revenue growth as of 30 June, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: PENN Entertainment's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of -1.63%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of -0.88%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): PENN Entertainment's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -0.17%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 3.73, PENN Entertainment adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</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.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Analyst Expectations For PENN Entertainment's Future

Mizuho analyst Ben Chaiken maintains PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $25 to $24.

Mizuho Maintains Outperform on PENN Entertainment, Lowers Price Target to $24

Wells Fargo analyst Daniel Politzer maintains PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $18 to $20.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on PENN Entertainment, Raises Price Target to $20

Barclays analyst Brandt Montour maintains PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $23 to $22.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on PENN Entertainment, Lowers Price Target to $22

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Needham analyst Bernie McTernan expressed his view on PENN Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) investor event in Las Vegas on Monday.
At the event, Penn said it expects third-quarter retail operations adjusted EBITDAR to be in the range of $465 million to $475 million. The company also raised its interactive adjusted <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41228496/whats-going-on-with-penn-entertainment-stock-tuesday" rel="noreferrer noopener">EBITDA guidance for the third quarter</a>.
Penn anticipates a loss of $90 million to $100 million, up from prior guidance for a loss of $115 million to $135 million. The company noted that improving products and lower promotional<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener"> expenses accounted for the upside</a>.
The analyst writes that the key takeaway is the YoY improvement in PENN&#8217;s parlay mix, which is boosting hold due to recent product updates.
Strong Ontario results highlight potential upside from the convergence of sports betting and media, adds the analyst.
McTernan anticipates the account linking with ESPN in November could be a significant growth driver, leveraging ESPN&#8217;s vast user data to lower customer acquisition costs and boost retention and engagement.
PENN&#8217;s third-quarter preliminary results show lower Property Adjusted EBITDAR but a reduced expected loss for Interactive operations, adds the analyst.
The analyst says that the 2025 estimates for Interactive EBITDA are better than the consensus but slightly below their forecast, while 2026 expectations align with their projections.
The analyst reiterated a Buy rating and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PENN/analyst-ratings">maintained a price target of $26.</a>
Price Action: PENN shares are up 1.21% at $18.80 at the last check Tuesday.
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<td>21.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>15.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$53.2K</td>
<td>16.8K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PENN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$207.0K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$106.8K</td>
<td>26.6K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$187.50</td>
<td>$40.9K</td>
<td>242</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$26.6K</td>
<td>35.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$467.5K</td>
<td>14.6K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$1.2 million</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>884</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$116.7K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>726</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on October 11, 2024. Parties traded 70 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.6K, with a price of $595.0 per contract. There were 14831 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 21708 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on October 11, 2024. This event was a transfer of 328 contract(s) at a $47.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $87.0 per contract. There were 2328 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 15280 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 38 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 75 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.2K, with a price of $710.0 per contract. There were 16845 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3723 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PENN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 101 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 3000 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $207.0K, with a price of $69.0 per contract. There were 3365 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3000 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 101 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 383 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $106.8K, with a price of $279.0 per contract. There were 26635 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2969 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on October 11, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $187.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.9K, with a price of $410.0 per contract. There were 242 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2373 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 101 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $6.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.6K, with a price of $133.0 per contract. There were 35045 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1468 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 101 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $467.5K, with a price of $935.0 per contract. There were 14611 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1467 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 101 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 808 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.2 million, with a price of $1535.0 per contract. There were 3854 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 884 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 38 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 499 contract(s) at a $47.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $116.7K, with a price of $234.0 per contract. There were 3690 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 726 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
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Craig-Hallum analyst Ryan Sigdahl maintains PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) with a Buy and maintains $30 price target.

Craig-Hallum Maintains Buy on PENN Entertainment, Maintains $30 Price Target

PENN Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) shares appear to be getting a lift Tuesday after the company announced new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/b41208130/penn-entertainment-to-report-third-quarter-results-and-host-conference-call-and-webcast-on-novembe">retail operations guidance</a>. 
What Happened: Penn Entertainment held an investor event in Las Vegas on Monday, discussing the company's business strategy, operations and other key developments. In connection with the event, Penn updated its guidance in a new regulatory filing.
Penn said it expects third-quarter retail operations adjusted EBITDAR to be in the range of $465 million to $475 million. The company also raised its interactive adjusted EBITDA guidance for the third quarter. Penn anticipates a loss of $90 million to $100 million, up from prior guidance for a loss of $115 million to $135 million. The company noted that improving product and lower promotional expenses accounted for the upside.
Penn also scheduled its third-quarter financial results for before the market open on Nov. 7. Analysts currently expect the company to report a quarterly loss of 26 cents per share and revenue of $1.684 billion, according to estimates from <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Following the guidance update, Needham analyst Bernie McTernan reiterated Penn Entertainment with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Buy rating</a> and maintained a price target of&nbsp;$26.
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PENN Price Action: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PENN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Penn Entertainment shares</a> were up 0.70% at $18.70 at the time of publication, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Needham analyst Bernie McTernan reiterates PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) with a Buy and maintains $26 price target.

Needham Reiterates Buy on PENN Entertainment, Maintains $26 Price Target

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PENN Entertainment shares are trading higher after the company reportedly guided Q3 retail operations adjusted EBITDAR of $465M-$475M.

Penn Entertainment Expects Q3 Retail Operations Adj EBITDAR In Range $465M-$475M

In the preceding three months, 8 analysts have released ratings for PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $22.75, a high estimate of $26.00, and a low estimate of $20.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 2.25% increase from the previous average price target of $22.25.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728061404_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The standing of PENN 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.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Grambling</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chad Beynon</td>
<td>Macquarie</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carlo Santarelli</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandt Montour</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Wieczynski</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bernie McTernan</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bernie McTernan</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dara Mohsenian</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to PENN Entertainment. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of PENN Entertainment compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of PENN Entertainment's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PENN/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on PENN Entertainment analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know PENN Entertainment Better</h2>
Penn Entertainment's origins date back to its 1972 racetrack opening in Pennsylvania. Today, Penn operates 43 properties across 20 states and 12 brands, including Hollywood Casino and Ameristar. Land-based casinos represented 89% of total sales in 2023; 11% was from the interactive segment, which includes sports, iGaming, and media revenue. The retail portfolio generates mid-30s EBITDAR margins and helps position the company to obtain licenses for the digital wagering markets. Additionally, Penn's media assets, theScore and ESPN (starting with its partnership launch in November 2023), provide access to sports betting/iGaming technology and clientele, helping it form a leading digital position.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of PENN Entertainment</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: PENN Entertainment's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -0.7%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: PENN Entertainment's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -1.63%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): PENN Entertainment's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of -0.88%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): PENN Entertainment's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -0.17%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 3.73.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
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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The Analyst Landscape: 8 Takes On PENN Entertainment

JMP Securities analyst Jordan Bender reiterates PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) with a Market Perform.

JMP Securities Reiterates Market Perform on PENN Entertainment

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with PENN, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 8 uncommon options trades for PENN Entertainment.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $414,027, and 3 are calls, for a total amount of $102,120.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $17.5 to $25.0 for PENN Entertainment during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in PENN Entertainment's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to PENN Entertainment's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $17.5 to $25.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>PENN Entertainment 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727124334_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PENN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$2.91</td>
<td>$3.05</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$272.9K</td>
<td>116</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PENN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$0.37</td>
<td>$0.36</td>
<td>$0.36</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$46.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PENN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$0.88</td>
<td>$0.84</td>
<td>$0.88</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$44.4K</td>
<td>38</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PENN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$2.98</td>
<td>$2.97</td>
<td>$2.98</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$41.4K</td>
<td>116</td>
<td>140</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PENN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$1.05</td>
<td>$0.99</td>
<td>$1.05</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>10.6K</td>
<td>638</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About PENN Entertainment</h3>
Penn Entertainment's origins date back to its 1972 racetrack opening in Pennsylvania. Today, Penn operates 43 properties across 20 states and 12 brands, including Hollywood Casino and Ameristar. Land-based casinos represented 89% of total sales in 2023; 11% was from the interactive segment, which includes sports, iGaming, and media revenue. The retail portfolio generates mid-30s EBITDAR margins and helps position the company to obtain licenses for the digital wagering markets. Additionally, Penn's media assets, theScore and ESPN (starting with its partnership launch in November 2023), provide access to sports betting/iGaming technology and clientele, helping it form a leading digital position.
<h3>Present Market Standing of PENN Entertainment</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 3,203,819, the price of PENN is down by -2.84%, reaching $19.51.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 38 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on PENN Entertainment</h3>
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $20.0.
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Shares Of PENN Entertainment Seeing Volume; Gaming Analyst, Steve Bittenbender, Post On X, "The New York State Gaming Commission is scheduled to consider PENN Sports Interactive's application  to purchase Wynn Bet's NY sports betting rights at its meeting Monday afternoon  If approved, it would open the door for ESPN BET to launch in the Empire State."

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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$51.4K</td>
<td>60.3K</td>
<td>52.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>16.6K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
<td>$164.7K</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$37.5K</td>
<td>30.4K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$202.9K</td>
<td>7.5K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GLBE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$58.5K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GENI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$27.3K</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
<td>885</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PENN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$27.7K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>782</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
<td>$29.3K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>387</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$39.2K</td>
<td>971</td>
<td>137</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 105 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.4K, with a price of $490.0 per contract. There were 60320 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 52003 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 94 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $6.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $60.0 per contract. There were 16623 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6133 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 10 day(s) on September 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $142.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $164.7K, with a price of $162.0 per contract. There were 36 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6078 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 3 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.5K, with a price of $750.0 per contract. There were 30434 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2233 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on September 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1750 contract(s) at a $38.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $202.9K, with a price of $116.0 per contract. There were 7506 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2208 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GLBE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLBE#NASDAQ">GLBE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 225 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.5K, with a price of $260.0 per contract. There were 2443 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1681 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GENI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GENI#NYSE">GENI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 122 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 219 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.3K, with a price of $125.0 per contract. There were 7232 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 885 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PENN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 186 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 24 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.7K, with a price of $149.0 per contract. There were 2045 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 782 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CMG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 94 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $68.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.3K, with a price of $118.0 per contract. There were 1981 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 387 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 185 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 135 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.2K, with a price of $291.0 per contract. There were 971 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 137 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Sportsbooks operators such as DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>) could stand to benefit with the 2024 National Football season underway and another week of favorable outcomes for sportsbooks in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/09/40841727/nfl-week-2-betting-odds-media-stocks-to-watch-will-josh-allen-stay-perfect-on-thursdays-can">second week of games.</a>
The DraftKings Analyst: Needham analyst Bernie McTernan reiterated a Buy rating and $60 price target on DraftKings after the second week of the NFL season.
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 The Analyst Takeaways: Sportsbooks likely had favorable outcomes from the NFL matchups for a second straight week, McTernan said in a new investor note.
The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40774768/draftkings-wins-in-week-1-nfl-season-app-moves-up-rankings-a-good-weekend-for-the-s">analyst previously estimated</a> the first week of the NFL would show favorable outcomes for sportsbooks thanks to several of the top bet-on teams either lost or failed to cover the spread. Data from New York sportsbooks showed this may not have been the case with sportsbooks in the state having a 6.8% hold rate, compared to 13.6% for the first week of the NFL season last year.
There were only four weeks in the 2023 NFL season of 18 total that had a hold rate below 6.8%, the analyst added.
"We think week two was a bounce back week for the sportsbooks, following week one that was worse than we estimated," McTernan said. "We think week two was a good week for the sportsbooks as three of the four largest underdogs won outright in the Sunday 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. ET slate."
The analyst said the underdogs won in over 50% of the games and covered the spread in 64% of games, which is usually a favorable outcome for sportsbooks.
Among the NFL teams to lose in the second week and most bet-on teams to cover on Sunday were the Baltimore Ravens (to the Las Vegas Raiders), Dallas Cowboys (to the New Orleans Saints) and San Francisco 49ers (to the Minnesota Vikings).
App store rankings showed DraftKings as the third top sports app for the second week of the NFL season, up from fifth place last week. FanDuel, owned by Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLUT#NYSE">FLUT</a>) ranked fifth on the week, up from seventh place last week.
Several other sportsbooks saw their rankings on the iOS app store rankings improve including bet365 and BetMGM. ESPN Bet, operated by PENN Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) fell in the rankings going from 23rd in the first week of the NFL season to 26th place in the second week. Fanatics sportsbook also fell from 25th to 31st from the first to second week of the NFL season.
McTernan cautioned that DraftKings ranking first in the iOS app store rankings to start the 2024 season might not last.
"As a reminder, DKNG also was the leader the first two weeks of last season but FanDuel narrowly edged them for the lead for the whole season."
The second week NFL results along with the growing sportsbook market had the analyst remaining bullish on DraftKings.
"We see DKNG as a leader in the emerging North America online gambling market, a $35B market opportunity."
DKNG Price Action: DraftKings stock is up 1.30% to $38.29 on Monday at publication versus a 52-week trading range of $25.74 to $49.57. DraftKings stock is up 13% year-to-date in 2024.
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