El interés en corto de PENN Entertainment da a los inversores una idea del grado en que los inversores apuestan por la caída de las acciones de PENN Entertainment. Los datos de interés en corto se actualizan cada dos semanas.

PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) Bolsa, Informe de interés en corto

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.

Penn National Gaming

PENN Entertainment Inc

PENNANT INTL GRP PLC by Pennant International Group PLC

PENN BANCSHARES INC by Penn Bancshares, Inc.

Penn Bancshares Inc

Pennant Group Inc

PennantPark Investment Corporation Common Stock

Pennant Park Investment Corp

PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. Common Stock

PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd

Pennexx Foods Inc

Pennon Group PLC

PENNON GROUP PLC UNSP/ADR by Pennon Group PLC

Penns Woods Bancorp Inc

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust 6.875% Cum Red Perp Pfd Shs Series -D-

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust 7 3/8 % Cum Red Perp Pfd Shs Series -B-

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust 7.20% Cum Red Perp Registered Pfd Shs Series -C-

PENNA WHSE&SAFE DEP CO by Pennsylvania Warehousing & Safe Deposit Co.

Pennsylvania Warehousing & Safe Deposit Co

PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. Common Stock

PennyMac Financial Services Inc

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust 8.125% Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust 8.00% Series B Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust 6.75% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust Common Shares of Beneficial Interest

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust 8.50% Senior Notes due 2028

Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon maintains PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $26 to $27.

News

Price Target

Analyst Ratings

PENN

Macquarie Maintains Outperform on PENN Entertainment, Raises Price Target to $27

PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) analysts highlight the ESPN Bet and Interactive segment as items to watch after the company missed third-quarter estimates for revenue and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41814090/penn-entertainment-stock-climbs-despite-q3-earnings-miss-whats-going-on">earnings per share. </a>
The PENN Analysts: 
<ul>
<li>Needham analyst Bernie McTernan reiterated a Buy rating on Penn Entertainment with a $26 price target.</li>
<li>Truist analyst Barry Jonas reiterated a Buy rating with a $23 price target.</li>
<li>Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey maintained a Hold rating with no price target.</li>
</ul>
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41236713/penn-entertainments-product-enhancements-and-espn-integration-could-spark-2025-grow">PENN Entertainment&#8217;s Product Enhancements And ESPN Integration Could Spark 2025 Growth, Says Analyst</a>
Needham on PENN: ESPN Bet showed improvement in the third quarter, McTernan said in a new investor note.
"The highlight on earnings for us were the strong underlying fundamentals for ESPN Bet in October, with handle growth showing acceleration from September to October," McTernan said.
ESPN Bet saw handle growth up 61% year-over-year in October, up from +42% in the third quarter, McTernan added.
Penn also reported early strength from its ESPN and ESPN Bet linking initiative, the analyst added.
The analyst said Penn's online sports betting segment could see improvement in 2025 and the iGaming segment could benefit from the launch of a standalone Hollywood Casino app.
McTernan remains cautious and conservative on Penn's Interactive segment and expects continued losses in 2025.
Truist on PENN: An in-line third quarter will likely carry over to the fourth quarter with early momentum showing, Jonas said in a new investor note.
"All eyes remain on ESPN Bet, with encouraging KPIs as PENN continues to improve the product," Jonas said.
The analyst said Penn is working to improve the ESPN bet product and fourth-quarter results could show the efforts paying off.
Penn will provide 2025 guidance in February, with the analyst expecting the company to be "playing defense" until the relocated Hollywood Casino Joliet opens in the second half of 2025.
"Penn moves increasingly on offense into 2026."
Benchmark on PENN: Third-quarter results were "weak" and the company faces rising competition and high expenses in new markets, Hickey said in a new investor note.
"We believe it is unlikely that PENN will reach breakeven in the Interactive segment in 2025 as projected, unless they either shift focus away from market share growth or hold back on investments in new markets," Hickey said.
The ESPN Bet launch in New York and ESPN account-linking could help the Interactive segment, but Hickey cautions that Penn needs to show market share gains and operating growth.
The analyst said Penn's retail segment also saw disappointing results, with revenue declines in multiple regions.
PENN Price Action: Penn stock is up 0.6% to $20.35 on Friday, versus a 52-week trading range of $13.50 to $27.20. Penn stock is down 21% year-to-date in 2024.
Read Next: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting/23/09/34282538/four-nfl-teams-have-never-been-to-a-super-bowl-here-are-the-betting-payouts-if-history-is-">Four NFL Teams Have Never Been To A Super Bowl: The Betting Payouts If History Is Made This Season</a></li>
</ul>
Photo: Shutterstock

Analyst Color

Sports Betting

Reiteration

Trading Ideas

Penn Entertainment Analysts Say 'All Eyes Remain On ESPN Bet' After Q3 Earnings Miss

Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey reiterates PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) with a Hold.

Benchmark Reiterates Hold on PENN Entertainment

PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) underwent analysis by 10 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints 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 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">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M 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>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $23.5, along with a high estimate of $30.00 and a low estimate of $19.00. Highlighting a 2.08% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $24.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731067258_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The standing of PENN Entertainment among financial experts becomes clear 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>Bernie McTernan</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Stauff</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Barry Jonas</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<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>
</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: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging 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 navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for PENN Entertainment's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving 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>About 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>PENN Entertainment: A Financial Overview</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 Challenges: PENN Entertainment's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -0.7%. This indicates a decrease in 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 falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -1.63%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): PENN Entertainment's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -0.88%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -0.17%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
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>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
Which Stocks Are Analysts Recommending Now?
Benzinga Edge gives you instant access to all major analyst upgrades, downgrades, and price targets. Sort by accuracy, upside potential, and more. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=be8be9arja3be22bz21&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here to stay ahead of the market</a>.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Forecasting The Future: 10 Analyst Projections For PENN Entertainment

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

WIIM

PENN Entertainment shares are trading higher. The company reported Q3 financial results.

PENN Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) reported third-quarter financial results before the market opened on Thursday. Here&#8217;s<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PENN/earnings"> what you need to know.</a>
What To Know: PENN reported an adjusted loss of 25 cents per share, missing estimates for a loss of 24 cents per share, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>. Revenue for the quarter came in at $1.64 billion, slightly below expectations of $1.66 billion, but up 1.24% from $1.62 billion in the same period last year.
As of Sept. 30, PENN had total liquidity of $1.8 billion, including $834 million in cash. The company said it has been investing in both physical and digital upgrades, especially through its ESPN BET platform, which expanded to 19 U.S. states this quarter after launching in New York in September.
PENN also said its accelerating hotel room renovations at L&#8217;Auberge Casino Lake Charles, with the upgrades expected to wrap up by January 2025. According to CEO Jay Snowden, these moves are part of PENN's broader strategy to improve customer retention and revenue per customer.
&#8220;Stable consumer demand in our retail business was offset by unfavorable hold in our Northeast segment and volume declines in our South segment associated with severe weather disruptions and accelerated hotel remodeling. The fourth quarter is off to a stronger start, led by several markets including Michigan, Ohio, and St. Louis,&#8221; Snowden said.
Outlook: PENN remains focused on expanding its Interactive offerings, with plans to launch an iCasino app in Pennsylvania in early 2025, pending regulatory approval. The company said its development projects are on schedule, with Hollywood Joliet expected to open ahead of plan in the latter half of 2025.
PENN Price Action: Penn Entertainment shares were up 4.04% at $20.02 at the time of writing, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro.</a>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://benzinga.slack.com/archives/D072651PB4K/p1727794380964569"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="551" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/07095523/PENN-1024x551.png" alt="" class="wp-image-635481" style="width:475px;height:auto" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/07095523/PENN-1024x551.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/07095523/PENN-300x161.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/07095523/PENN-768x413.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/07095523/PENN.png 1138w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure>
Read Next:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41810110/duke-energy-q3-eps-falls-short-on-higher-costs-and-storm-impacts-reaffirms-fy24-outlook">Duke Energy Q3 EPS Falls Short On Higher Costs And Storm Impacts, Reaffirms FY24 Outlook</a></li>
</ul>
Photo via Shutterstock..

Movers

PENN Entertainment Stock Climbs Despite Q3 Earnings Miss: What's Going On?

PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.25) per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.24) by 4.17 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.64 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.66 billion by 0.99 percent. This is a 1.24 percent increase over sales of $1.62 billion the same period last year.

Earnings

Earnings Misses

PENN Entertainment Q3 2024 Adj EPS $(0.25) Misses $(0.24) Estimate, Sales $1.64B Miss $1.66B Estimate

ABNB

AENT

AGAE

ARMK

BALY

CENN

CVCO

DECK

DENN

EXPE

FEBO

FIGS

FNKO

GMBL

GOLF

GORV

JZXN

LAUR

LAZR

LIND

LOBO

MBLY

MGOL

MOND

NCLH

PATK

PRKS

PTON

SERV

SGHC

SPGC

TDUP

UXIN

WOOF

XPOF

Shares of companies within the broader consumer discretionary sector are trading higher. Investors may be reacting to the US presidential election and its impact on consumer spending.

Susquehanna analyst Joseph Stauff maintains PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) with a Positive and lowers the price target from $26 to $25.

Susquehanna Maintains Positive on PENN Entertainment, Lowers Price Target to $25

ESPN And PENN Entertainment Launch Account Linking Between ESPN BET And ESPN, Enabling Fans To Track Live, Upcoming, And Settled Bets On ESPN Platforms; Personalized Bets And Promotions Coming Soon

<a href="https://news.bloomberglaw.com/antitrust/doj-backs-suit-accusing-vegas-hotels-of-algorithmic-price-fixing">https://news.bloomberglaw.com/antitrust/doj-backs-suit-accusing-vegas-hotels-of-algorithmic-price-fixing</a>
<ul>
<li>DOJ says use of algorithms can have anticompetitive effects</li>
<li>Plaintiffs filed appeal after district court dismissed case</li>
</ul>
The Justice Department filed an amicus brief supporting customers who accused Ceasars Entertainment Inc. and other Las Vegas hotel companies of using algorithms to fix prices.
"Pricing algorithms can process more information more rapidly than humans aided by prior communications technologies," the DOJ said in a brief <a href="https://www.bloomberglaw.com/public/document/GibsonetalvCendynGroupLLCetalDocketNo2435769thCirJun072024CourtDo/1?doc_id=X1C3FTC0O19985PKTQSAR19NQ0H">filed</a> Thursday in the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. "For this reason, such algorithms can increase the means and opportunities for collusion among competitors."
The Vegas case is the first of its kind to reach a federal appeals court and is expected to impact similar suits going forward.
A group of consumer plaintiffs who stayed at various Vegas hotels filed an <a href="https://www.bloomberglaw.com/public/document/GibsonetalvCendynGroupLLCetalDocketNo2435769thCirJun072024CourtDo?doc_id=XN44RIOULS87MRO4N2HPLUJE1C">appeal</a> to the Ninth Circuit after Judge Miranda Du of the US District Court for the District of Nevada <a href="https://news.bloomberglaw.com/antitrust/caesars-other-vegas-hotels-win-dismissal-of-price-fixing-suit">dismissed</a> the case in May, saying they failed to plausibly allege a tacit agreement between the hotels to inflate room prices using algorithms built by the Rainmaker Group, a Cendyn Group LLC subsidiary.
In her ruling, Du said she reached her <a href="https://news.bloomberglaw.com/antitrust/las-vegas-ruling-offers-roadmap-for-ai-clashes-with-antitrust">decision</a> because the hotel-casinos signed up for the pricing software services at different times and the hotels weren't bound by the software's recommendations. A nearly identical suit accusing Atlantic City hotel-casinos was <a href="https://news.bloomberglaw.com/antitrust/hotel-casino-rulings-reveal-flaws-in-ai-price-fixing-allegations">dismissed</a> late last month on similar grounds.
The DOJ rejected Du's notion that the freedom to reject the software's pricing recommendations meant no collusion took place.

Legal

WYNN

'DOJ Backs Suit Accusing Vegas Hotels Of Algorithmic Price-Fixing' - Bloomberg Law

Truist Securities analyst Barry Jonas maintains PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $25 to $23.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on PENN Entertainment, Lowers Price Target to $23

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.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
Which Stocks Are Analysts Recommending Now?
Benzinga Edge gives you instant access to all major analyst upgrades, downgrades, and price targets. Sort by accuracy, upside potential, and more. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=be8be9arja3be22bz21&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here to stay ahead of the market</a>.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on PENN Entertainment, Lowers Price Target to $19

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>.
Which Stocks Are Analysts Recommending Now?
Benzinga Edge gives you instant access to all major analyst upgrades, downgrades, and price targets. Sort by accuracy, upside potential, and more. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=be8be9arja3be22bz21&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here to stay ahead of the market</a>.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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

<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/oct/11/labour-tax-gambling-firms-treasury-public-finances" title="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/oct/11/labour-tax-gambling-firms-treasury-public-finances">https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/oct/11/labour-tax-gambling-firms-treasury-public-finances</a>

DKNG

FLUT

Reported Earlier: 'Labour considers up to £3bn tax raid on gambling firms' - The Guardian

Macquarie raised the firm's price target on Penn Entertainment (PENN) to $27 from $26 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares post the Q3 repo...

Penn Entertainment price target raised to $27 from $26 at Macquarie

Welcome to the latest edition of "Bet On It," where The Fly looks at news and activity in the sports betting and iGaming space. SECTOR NEWS: Caesar...

Bet On It: Missouri voters say yes to legalized sports betting

BofA analyst Shaun Kelley resumed coverage of Penn Entertainment (PENN) with a Neutral rating and $22 price target after moving from No Rating. The...

Penn Entertainment resumed with a Neutral at BofA

Penn Entertainment slips after Bank of America says the risk-reward profile is balanced

The most talked about and market moving research calls around Wall Street are now in one place. Here are today's research calls that investors need...

Starbucks, Spotify downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls

Greenlight adds new position in CNH Industrial, boosts Peloton, others in Q3

Welcome to the latest edition of "Bet On It," where The Fly looks at news and activity in the sports betting and iGaming space. SECTOR NEWS: In a r...

Bet On It: Sportsbooks wary of Q4 outlook following unfavorable outcomes

Disney: Strong Q4, But I'm Not Whistling While I Work Yet: Unsolved Mysteries Remain

Catalyst Watch: Robotaxi IPO, OPEC+, holiday shopping data, and movie blockbusters

Welcome to the latest edition of "Bet On It," where The Fly looks at news and activity in the sports betting and iGaming space. SECTOR NEWS: Wynn R...

Comments

PENN Entertainment

Interés en corto

PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) Bolsa, Informe de interés en corto

La gente también mira

Noticias

SOCIO/CONTRIBUIDOR

BENZINGA GLOBAL