Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) Given New $160.00 Price Target at Truist Financial

Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) had its price target cut by Truist Financial from $260.00 to $160.00 in a report released on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Truist Financial’s price objective indicates a potential upside of 54.19% from the company’s current price.

A number of other analysts have also recently commented on FLUT. Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed an “equal weight” rating and set a $228.00 target price (down from $248.00) on shares of Flutter Entertainment in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Craig Hallum downgraded shares of Flutter Entertainment from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $200.00 price objective for the company. in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Citigroup restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Flutter Entertainment in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Flutter Entertainment in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Susquehanna restated a “positive” rating and issued a $228.00 price target on shares of Flutter Entertainment in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $237.15.

Flutter Entertainment Stock Performance

Flutter Entertainment stock traded down $19.36 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $103.77. 8,703,462 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 4,070,604. Flutter Entertainment has a 12-month low of $99.96 and a 12-month high of $313.68. The business’s 50-day moving average is $176.64 and its 200-day moving average is $225.04. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.27, a current ratio of 0.96 and a quick ratio of 0.96. The stock has a market capitalization of $18.18 billion, a PE ratio of -79.60, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.25 and a beta of 1.88.

Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 26th. The company reported $1.74 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.11 by ($0.37). Flutter Entertainment had a negative net margin of 0.95% and a positive return on equity of 14.42%. The firm had revenue of $4.74 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.87 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $2.94 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 24.9% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Flutter Entertainment will post 4.17 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in FLUT. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB raised its position in shares of Flutter Entertainment by 219.4% during the fourth quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 115 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 79 shares during the last quarter. JFS Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Flutter Entertainment during the third quarter valued at $27,000. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT grew its stake in Flutter Entertainment by 1,685.7% during the fourth quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT now owns 125 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 118 shares in the last quarter. JCIC Asset Management Inc. bought a new stake in Flutter Entertainment in the 3rd quarter valued at $32,000. Finally, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp purchased a new stake in Flutter Entertainment in the 3rd quarter worth $34,000.

Flutter Entertainment News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts reaffirmed constructive ratings and still see meaningful upside (several price targets remain well above the current share price), reflecting continued confidence in Flutter’s long‑term competitive position. Needham revisit
• Neutral Sentiment: Results were mixed: revenue grew year‑over‑year but EPS and margins disappointed versus some expectations, and the company published its 2025 Annual Report (full details and disclosures available). Press release / earnings PDF Annual Report
• Negative Sentiment: 2026 profit guidance was lowered and characterized as well below street expectations — management flagged ongoing U.S. market challenges that materially weakened forward earnings visibility. Reuters
• Negative Sentiment: Investors punished the stock after the guidance and Q4 commentary, with shares hitting 52‑week lows as traders digested the combination of a disappointing quarter and weak outlook. Proactive Investors
• Negative Sentiment: Operational headwinds in the U.S. (high NFL hold, slower betting volumes, customer churn to competitors) were cited by management as drivers of the slowdown, adding concern about near‑term FanDuel performance. LegalSportsReport Racing Post
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple brokers cut price targets (examples: Barclays, BTIG, Needham, Oppenheimer, Citizens/JMP lowered targets), signaling analysts’ reduced near‑term expectations even where ratings were retained. Benzinga roundup
• Negative Sentiment: Short interest has risen materially (about 7.1% of float), increasing selling pressure and risk of continued downside if sentiment remains weak.

Flutter Entertainment Company Profile

Flutter Entertainment plc is a global sports betting and gaming company that operates a portfolio of consumer-facing brands and digital platforms. The company’s primary activities include online sports betting, casino gaming, poker, and daily fantasy sports, delivered through web and mobile applications as well as retail betting locations in select markets. Flutter focuses on product development, customer acquisition and engagement, and compliance with local gambling regulations across the jurisdictions where it operates.

Flutter’s brand portfolio includes well-known names in different regional markets, such as FanDuel in the United States, PokerStars, Betfair, Paddy Power and Sky Betting & Gaming in Europe and elsewhere.