Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) Price Target Cut to $175.00 by Analysts at Benchmark

Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) had its target price cut by Benchmark from $285.00 to $175.00 in a research report sent to investors on Friday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have a buy rating on the stock.

A number of other brokerages have also weighed in on FLUT. Morgan Stanley reduced their target price on shares of Flutter Entertainment from $352.00 to $315.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, December 12th. Citigroup reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Flutter Entertainment in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Oppenheimer dropped their target price on Flutter Entertainment from $280.00 to $210.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday. Citizens Jmp reduced their price target on Flutter Entertainment from $275.00 to $195.00 and set a “market outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday. Finally, Susquehanna reiterated a “positive” rating and issued a $228.00 price objective on shares of Flutter Entertainment in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $237.15.

Flutter Entertainment Stock Down 13.7%

Shares of FLUT traded down $16.89 on Friday, hitting $106.24. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 21,973,041 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,712,606. The company has a quick ratio of 0.96, a current ratio of 0.96 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.27. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $174.32 and its 200-day moving average price is $223.80. Flutter Entertainment has a fifty-two week low of $99.96 and a fifty-two week high of $313.68. The firm has a market capitalization of $18.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -59.02, a P/E/G ratio of 0.25 and a beta of 1.88.

Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, February 26th. The company reported $1.74 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.11 by ($0.37). Flutter Entertainment had a positive return on equity of 11.91% and a negative net margin of 1.89%.The company had revenue of $4.74 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.87 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.94 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 24.9% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts expect that Flutter Entertainment will post 4.17 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB raised its holdings in shares of Flutter Entertainment by 219.4% in the 4th quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 115 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 79 shares during the period. JFS Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in Flutter Entertainment during the third quarter worth about $27,000. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT increased its position 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 worth $27,000 after buying an additional 118 shares during the last quarter. JCIC Asset Management Inc. acquired a new position in Flutter Entertainment during the third quarter worth approximately $32,000. Finally, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp bought a new stake in Flutter Entertainment in the third quarter valued at approximately $34,000.

Flutter Entertainment News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Several Wall Street firms kept “buy”/”overweight” stances and continue to see meaningful upside despite trimming targets, signalling continued conviction in Flutter’s long‑term position (analysts cite competitive strengths and attractive risk/reward). TipRanks story
• Positive Sentiment: Top-line growth remains solid: revenue rose ~25% year‑over‑year in the quarter, showing demand expansion even as profitability is under pressure. Earnings press release
• Neutral Sentiment: Annual Report and Accounts 2025 published — useful for detailed financials and accounting disclosures but not market moving on its own. GlobeNewswire
• Neutral Sentiment: Some outlets note a small EPS beat versus a narrow consensus (Zacks view) but that contrasts with broader consensus misses — mixed signals on the quarter depending on which benchmark you use. Zacks
• Negative Sentiment: Disappointing Q4 results and weak FY‑2026 guidance: EPS missed broader consensus (reported $1.74 vs. an often‑cited $2.11 consensus) and revenue was below estimates; management forecasted materially softer profit growth for 2026, citing U.S. market headwinds. This guidance shortfall is the primary driver of the stock decline. Reuters
• Negative Sentiment: Operational headwinds in the U.S.: high NFL hold and promotional missteps reduced betting volumes and customer engagement, and management said customer growth moderated while market share slipped in Q4. These are concrete execution risks for FanDuel, Flutter’s largest profit driver. LegalSportsReport
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction and analyst re‑pricing: shares dropped sharply after the report and multiple brokers cut price targets (examples include Needham, Benchmark, Truist, BTIG, Citizens/JMP, Barclays and Oppenheimer), reflecting a re‑rating of near‑term earnings power. That repricing increases downside risk near term. Benzinga roundup

About Flutter Entertainment

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.