Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $1.12 EPS

Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) released its earnings results on Tuesday. The company reported ($1.23) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.11) by ($1.12), FiscalAI reports. Caesars Entertainment had a negative net margin of 2.12% and a negative return on equity of 5.76%. The company had revenue of $2.92 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.89 billion.

Caesars Entertainment Trading Up 4.5%

CZR traded up $0.81 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $18.95. 9,678,451 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 5,985,318. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.87 billion, a P/E ratio of -16.48, a PEG ratio of 23.49 and a beta of 2.03. Caesars Entertainment has a one year low of $17.86 and a one year high of $39.86. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $22.91 and its 200 day simple moving average is $23.46. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.23, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a current ratio of 0.78.

Caesars Entertainment News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 revenue slightly beat expectations, showing demand resilience; management said the outlook looks stable, which supports near‑term confidence. BusinessWire: Caesars Reports Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Strategic initiative: Caesars is reworking Caesars Tahoe toward higher‑margin, premium non‑gaming revenue — a structural push that could lift margins over time if successful. Yahoo Finance: Caesars Tahoe Overhaul
• Positive Sentiment: Unusual options activity: traders bought ~19,839 calls (about 49% above average), indicating bullish positioning or speculative interest that can amplify short‑term upside. (Market activity report)
• Neutral Sentiment: Company posted slide deck and press materials for investors (useful for modeling but not market moving by itself). Press Release / Slide Deck
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces and outlook notes (Benzinga, pre‑earnings previews) discuss longer‑term catalysts and risks but don’t change the immediate fundamentals. Benzinga: Caesars Earnings Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Big EPS miss: Q4 EPS was ($1.23) vs consensus ($0.11) — a $1.12 shortfall — and the company reported a GAAP net loss (~$250M). That miss, plus a negative net margin (~‑2.1%) and negative ROE, are the primary drivers of investor concern. WSJ: Caesars Swings to Loss, CEO Says Outlook Looks Stable
• Negative Sentiment: High leverage remains a risk: reported debt‑to‑equity is elevated, and the company still shows negative earnings multiples and margins — factors that can amplify downside if revenue/margin momentum stalls.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

CZR has been the subject of several recent research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target on shares of Caesars Entertainment from $43.00 to $38.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Caesars Entertainment in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut their target price on Caesars Entertainment from $50.00 to $36.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. Stifel Nicolaus lowered their price target on Caesars Entertainment from $43.00 to $37.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company began coverage on Caesars Entertainment in a report on Tuesday, November 18th. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $21.00 price objective for the company. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Caesars Entertainment has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $34.61.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Sunbelt Securities Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Caesars Entertainment by 181.6% in the 3rd quarter. Sunbelt Securities Inc. now owns 1,042 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 672 shares during the period. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its position in Caesars Entertainment by 456.7% during the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 1,119 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 918 shares during the last quarter. Quarry LP bought a new stake in Caesars Entertainment in the third quarter valued at approximately $68,000. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. lifted its position in shares of Caesars Entertainment by 641.2% in the third quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 3,743 shares of the company’s stock valued at $101,000 after buying an additional 3,238 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Parallel Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Caesars Entertainment by 192.6% during the 4th quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 3,748 shares of the company’s stock worth $88,000 after acquiring an additional 2,467 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.79% of the company’s stock.

Caesars Entertainment Company Profile

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.