PENN Entertainment Option Alert: Sep 19 $20 Calls Sweep (8) near the Ask: 4393 vs 56269 OI; Earnings 5/1 Before Open [est] 

PENN Entertainment Option Alert: Sep 19 $20 Calls Sweep (8) near the Ask: 4393 @ $1.665 vs 56269 OI; Earnings 5/1 Before Open [est] Ref=$17.3

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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 85% of total sales in 2024; 15% 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.

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PENN Entertainment Inc

PENNANT INTL GRP PLC by Pennant International Group PLC

PENN BANCSHARES INC by Penn Bancshares, Inc.

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Pennexx Foods Inc

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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.

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PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. Common Stock

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

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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

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust 9.00% Senior Notes due 2030

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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$27.1K</td>
<td>22.4K</td>
<td>197.0K</td>
</tr>
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<td>HLT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$1.4 million</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$72.8K</td>
<td>404</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
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<td>CAVA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$206.7K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>499</td>
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<td>SGI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$54.2K</td>
<td>577</td>
<td>351</td>
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<td>PENN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$60.0K</td>
<td>314</td>
<td>347</td>
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<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$48.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>295</td>
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<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$41.0K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td>260</td>
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<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$30.4K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>71</td>
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<td>PDD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$70.4K</td>
<td>371</td>
<td>70</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 38 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.1K, with a price of $715.0 per contract. There were 22477 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 197069 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HLT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 175 day(s) on October 17, 2025. Parties traded 1500 contract(s) at a $195.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.4 million, with a price of $980.0 per contract. There were 8 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 28 day(s) on May 23, 2025. This event was a transfer of 499 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $72.8K, with a price of $146.0 per contract. There were 404 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1029 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAVA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 179 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $206.7K, with a price of $1155.0 per contract. There were 1417 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 499 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SGI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGI#NYSE">SGI</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 201 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.2K, with a price of $270.0 per contract. There were 577 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 351 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PENN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 84 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 347 contract(s) at a $16.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.0K, with a price of $173.0 per contract. There were 314 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 347 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 266 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.0K, with a price of $960.0 per contract. There were 2153 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 295 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 147 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 23 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.0K, with a price of $1785.0 per contract. There were 5449 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 260 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 630 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 21 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.4K, with a price of $1450.0 per contract. There were 3155 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 71 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 329 day(s) on March 20, 2026. This event was a transfer of 58 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $70.4K, with a price of $1215.0 per contract. There were 371 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 70 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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PENN Entertainment Partners With Gaming And Leisure Properties To Facilitate And Fund Up To $150M Of An Expected $180M–$200M Project To Relocate Its Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs Riverboat Casino Operations To A New Land-Based Property To Be Rebranded As Hollywood Casino Council Bluffs

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Shares of companies in the broader consumer discretionary sector are trading higher after President Trump indicated tariffs against China will be lowered and trade tensions may de-escalate. Tariff concerns have weighed on the sector this year due to their expected impact on consumer spending.

Truist Securities analyst Barry Jonas maintains PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $23 to $20.

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Truist Securities Maintains Hold on PENN Entertainment, Lowers Price Target to $20

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Shares of companies in the broader consumer discretionary sector are trading higher amid Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's remarks about trade de-escalation with China, which may relieve potential cost pressures for the consumer and lead to an uptick in spending.

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 $17.5 to $16.5.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on PENN Entertainment, Lowers Price Target to $16.5

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 $23.

Susquehanna Maintains Positive on PENN Entertainment, Lowers Price Target to $23

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Shares of companies in the braoder consumer discretionary sector are trading lower as stocks pull back after surging Wednesday following President Trump's tariff pause announcement.

BofA Securities analyzes the extent of tariffs and the macroeconomic situation&#8217;s effect on the earnings of gaming and lodging companies.
Since BofA&#8217;s previous report on April 1, stocks in the lodging and gaming sector have dropped 11% % -25 %, underperforming the S&amp;P 500's 16% decline.
Rising tariffs have significantly increased recession risks, with the sector now pricing in an 85% % -100 % chance of a downturn.
Investor concerns have escalated from market correction to a potential full-scale recession. A tariff-driven slowdown could cut sector revenues by 2%–4% and EBITDA by 3%–8%.
Recessions differ in nature, but the past three saw average peak-to-trough GDP drops of 5.1% and 10% in RevPAR.
According to the analyst, sub-sector sensitivity varies, with regional gaming and skiing less affected, while hotels and timeshares are more exposed. 
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44698868/tariffs-recession-fears-could-derail-wayfair-rh-and-etsy-says-analyst">Tariffs, Recession Fears Could Derail Wayfair, RH And Etsy, Says Analyst</a>
Earnings risk is highest for gaming operators and lodging REITs due to their high operating leverage. COVID and GFC downturns lasted about 67 days; current declines are 55 days in, said the analyst.
A 1% GDP decline could reduce hotel RevPAR by 2%–4%, broader sector revenue by 2%–4%, and EBITDA by 3%–8%.
Tariffs are projected to impact GDP by 1%–1.5%, amplifying pressure on hospitality earnings.
Early data from Apple Hospitality REIT Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLE#NYSE">APLE</a>) signals underperformance, with potential RevPAR guidance cuts of 2% to 3% and flat growth for the U.S. in 2025.
Domestic gaming stocks are currently trading at notably low valuations, with 2025 EBITDA multiples at 6.5x and free cash flow yields at 15%, while operating companies are at 6.3x and 20%, respectively, said the analyst.
These figures sit one standard deviation below long-term averages, hitting levels last seen in 2022 and even lower than in 2016 and 2018. 
Lodging C-Corps are also below historical norms, except for Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>), which still trades at a premium.
Lodging REITs have dropped to valuation lows only previously observed during the COVID-19 and Global Financial crises.
Meanwhile, timeshare valuations are also depressed, and Vail Resorts Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTN#NYSE">MTN</a>) is now trading at its lowest multiple since 2011.
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BofA Flags Rising Risks For Gaming And Lodging Firms As Valuations Tumble

Shares of consumer discretionary stocks are trading higher after President Trump issued a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China, which may reduce risks towards the consumer economy.

Shares of the companies in the broader consumer discretionary sector are trading lower amid US-China trade announcements and overall market weakness, which is clouding certainty around consumer spending and the state of the economy.

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Shares of stocks within the broader consumer discretionary sector are trading higher. The sector may be trading up amid the release of better-than-expected ADP employment data.

PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) underwent analysis by 7 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<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>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<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>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
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Analysts have set 12-month price targets for PENN Entertainment, revealing an average target of $23.14, a high estimate of $26.00, and a low estimate of $19.00. This current average reflects an increase of 1.89% from the previous average price target of $22.71. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742324425_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</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.
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<th>Analyst</th>
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<td>Steven Wieczynski</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
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<td>Hold</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
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<td>Ben Chaiken</td>
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<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
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<td>Daniel Politzer</td>
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<td>Raises</td>
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<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
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<td>Chad Beynon</td>
<td>Macquarie</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
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<td>Bernie McTernan</td>
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<td>Steven Wieczynski</td>
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<td>$21.00</td>
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<td>David Katz</td>
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<td>Raises</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<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: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of PENN Entertainment compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of PENN Entertainment's stock. This comparison reveals trends 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on PENN Entertainment analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know PENN Entertainment Better</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 85% of total sales in 2024; 15% 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>A Deep Dive into PENN Entertainment's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: PENN Entertainment's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 19.61%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher 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 -7.99%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): PENN Entertainment's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -4.5%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering 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 -0.87%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 3.93.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</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.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Forecasting The Future: 7 Analyst Projections For PENN Entertainment

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Goldman Sachs cut American Express Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) price target from $367 to $330. Goldman Sachs analyst Ryan Nash maintained a Buy rating. American Express shares closed at $264.38 on Monday. See how other <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AXP/analyst-ratings">analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Morgan Stanley slashed the price target for SentinelOne, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/S#NYSE">S</a>) from $27 to $20. Morgan Stanley analyst Hamza Fodderwala maintained an Equal-Weight rating. SentinelOne shares closed at $18.91 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/S/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Stifel cut PENN Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) price target from $22 to $19. Stifel analyst Steven Wieczynski maintained a Hold rating. PENN Entertainment shares closed at $17.26 on Monday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PENN/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>RBC Capital cut the price target for GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>) from $453 to $445. RBC Capital analyst Christopher Dendrinos maintained an Outperform rating. GE Vernova shares closed at $331.96 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GEV/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Piper Sandler cut the price target for Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGN#NASDAQ">ALGN</a>) from $270 to $235. Piper Sandler analyst Jason Bednar reiterated an Overweight rating. Align Technology shares closed at $169.59 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ALGNX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Citigroup cut Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>) price target from $125 to $115. Citigroup analyst Asiya Merchant maintained a Buy rating. Seagate shares settled at $90.51 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/STX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Loop Capital cut Lyft, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) price target from $23 to $20. Loop Capital analyst Rob Sanderson maintained a Buy rating. Lyft shares closed at $12.03 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LYFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Truist Securities slashed Incyte Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INCY#NASDAQ">INCY</a>) price target from $74 to $72. Truist Securities analyst Srikripa Devarakonda maintained a Hold rating. Incyte shares closed at $62.01 on Monday. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/INCY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>RBC Capital cut the price target for Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) from $440 to $320. RBC Capital analyst Tom Narayan maintained an Outperform rating. Tesla shares settled at $238.01 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Keybanc slashed Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) price target from $220 to $202. Keybanc analyst Justin Patterson maintained an Overweight rating. Alphabet shares closed at $164.29 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GOOGL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Stifel analyst Steven Wieczynski maintains PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $22 to $19.

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Since December 2024, prediction markets such as Kalshi, Crypto.com, and Polymarket have significantly impacted the U.S. sports betting industry, introducing an increasing variety of markets and betting options on a national scale, writes the analyst.
The analyst says that this trend, combined with an evolving regulatory environment, presents an area that both online sports betting (OSB) operators and investors should monitor closely.
Talking about the best scenario, the analyst writes that prediction markets can enhance the sports betting sector by attracting new customers, expanding the total addressable market (TAM), and creating a convergence between sports betting and financial technology.
The analyst sees opportunities for collaboration between these technologies, and the forthcoming regulatory guidance from the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in late March or early April could drive further interest in this nascent field.
Notably, on 2/5, the CFTC revealed plans for a roundtable discussion on prediction markets to gather input from key stakeholders as it works on refining its regulatory framework.
This event is anticipated to occur approximately 45 days after the February 5th announcement (specific date has not been confirmed) and the 90-day review period for Crypto.com's sports contracts will conclude in mid-April, adds the analyst.
The analyst notes that these events are expected to provide essential clarity on the regulatory landscape for sports-related prediction markets.
On the other hand, the analyst says that there is potential for legal challenges under CFTC regulations and the Wire Act.
On March 5, Nevada issued a cease-and-desist order to Kalshi, requiring them to stop offering event-based contracts on sports and elections by March 14 (extended at Kalshi&#8217;s request). California tribes have raised concerns about prediction markets impacting tribal sovereignty, notes the analyst.
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PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 1.09% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.45%. Currently, PENN Entertainment has a market capitalization of $2.62 billion. 
Buying $100 In PENN: If an investor had bought $100 of PENN stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $200.12 today based on a price of $17.10 for PENN at the time of writing.
<h3>PENN Entertainment's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>128.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$170.5K</td>
<td>349</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HSAI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$41.6K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>814</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAVA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$41.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>696</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$110.6K</td>
<td>352</td>
<td>434</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>410</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABNB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$57.7K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>407</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$41.0K</td>
<td>13.6K</td>
<td>253</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ULTA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$108.9K</td>
<td>325</td>
<td>245</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PENN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$45.9K</td>
<td>275</td>
<td>224</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 380 contract(s) at a $245.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $75.0 per contract. There were 4610 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 128596 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 154 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1550 contract(s) at a $28.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $170.5K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 349 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1550 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HSAI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSAI#NASDAQ">HSAI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 34 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 203 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 35 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.6K, with a price of $205.0 per contract. There were 2848 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 814 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAVA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 98 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 89 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.2K, with a price of $463.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 696 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 461 day(s) on June 18, 2026. Parties traded 123 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $110.6K, with a price of $900.0 per contract. There were 352 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 434 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 98 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.0K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 3014 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 410 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ABNB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 308 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.7K, with a price of $2310.0 per contract. There were 1540 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 407 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 36 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.0K, with a price of $1140.0 per contract. There were 13692 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 253 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ULTA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 99 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $108.9K, with a price of $1100.0 per contract. There were 325 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 245 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PENN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 126 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 121 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.9K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 275 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 224 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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