Cwm LLC increased its position in Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR – Free Report) by 455.7% during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 30,078 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 24,665 shares during the quarter. Cwm LLC’s holdings in Caesars Entertainment were worth $704,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of CZR. Capital World Investors lifted its holdings in shares of Caesars Entertainment by 29.8% in the 3rd quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 16,193,070 shares of the company’s stock worth $437,622,000 after purchasing an additional 3,716,148 shares in the last quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. lifted its holdings in shares of Caesars Entertainment by 317.9% in the 4th quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 3,274,430 shares of the company’s stock worth $76,589,000 after purchasing an additional 2,490,924 shares in the last quarter. Ossiam lifted its holdings in shares of Caesars Entertainment by 7,760.9% in the 3rd quarter. Ossiam now owns 1,883,007 shares of the company’s stock worth $50,888,000 after purchasing an additional 1,859,053 shares in the last quarter. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. lifted its holdings in shares of Caesars Entertainment by 315.1% in the 3rd quarter. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. now owns 1,946,099 shares of the company’s stock worth $52,593,000 after purchasing an additional 1,477,284 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership bought a new position in shares of Caesars Entertainment in the 3rd quarter worth $29,070,000. 91.79% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of equities analysts recently issued reports on CZR shares. Wall Street Zen upgraded Caesars Entertainment from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, April 4th. Stifel Nicolaus cut their target price on Caesars Entertainment from $36.00 to $35.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday. Citizens Jmp lifted their target price on Caesars Entertainment from $34.00 to $35.00 and gave the company a “market outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on Caesars Entertainment from $32.00 to $34.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on Caesars Entertainment from $24.00 to $26.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Caesars Entertainment has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $33.27.
Caesars Entertainment Stock Up 0.3%
Shares of NASDAQ:CZR opened at $27.38 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $5.58 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -11.27 and a beta of 1.87. The company has a quick ratio of 0.78, a current ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.17. Caesars Entertainment, Inc. has a 12-month low of $17.86 and a 12-month high of $31.58. The business’s 50 day moving average is $26.21 and its 200 day moving average is $23.59.
Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The company reported ($0.48) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.19) by ($0.29). The company had revenue of $2.87 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.84 billion. Caesars Entertainment had a negative net margin of 4.37% and a negative return on equity of 7.97%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 2.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned ($0.54) EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Caesars Entertainment, Inc. will post -0.12 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Trending Headlines about Caesars Entertainment
Here are the key news stories impacting Caesars Entertainment this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Citizens JMP raised its price target to $35 and kept a “market outperform” rating, implying ~27.8% upside versus the current share price — a clear bullish signal from an institutional analyst. Benzinga
- Positive Sentiment: Susquehanna lifted its target to $34 and maintained a “positive” rating, signaling ~24% upside and reinforcing analyst optimism after the quarter. Benzinga
- Positive Sentiment: Stifel trimmed its target slightly (from $36 to $35) but kept a “buy” rating, still implying substantial upside and continuity in buy-side conviction. Benzinga TickerReport
- Neutral Sentiment: Company materials and transcripts from the Q1 call are available for deeper analysis — useful for investors evaluating revenue mix, segment trends (Las Vegas, regional, digital) and management commentary. Q1 Earnings Call Transcript Q1 Presentation
- Neutral Sentiment: Zacks and other coverage note the quarter shows modest revenue growth (roughly +2.7% YoY) with steady Las Vegas sales and gains in regional/digital channels — important context despite mixed profitability. Zacks—Key Metrics
- Negative Sentiment: Wells Fargo set an “equal weight” rating and a $26 target, implying downside from current levels — a cautious take that could cap near-term upside if followed by other institutional sellers. Benzinga TickerReport
- Negative Sentiment: Q1 EPS missed materially: reported loss was ($0.48) vs. consensus ($0.19) — a sizable shortfall that tempers enthusiasm from price-target raises and highlights margin/expense pressures despite a revenue beat. MarketBeat Earnings Zacks—EPS Miss
About Caesars Entertainment
Caesars Entertainment Corporation is a leading integrated gaming and hospitality company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company owns and operates a global portfolio of resorts, casinos, and entertainment venues designed to deliver comprehensive hospitality experiences. Its business activities span hotel accommodations, gaming operations, food and beverage services, live events, and convention services, with a focus on delivering luxury and entertainment to both leisure and business travelers.
The company traces its lineage to the founding of Harrah’s by William F.
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