CZRCaesars Entertainment shows mixed signals. Strong fundamental positioning in the gaming and hospitality sector is offset by significant debt and recent earnings volatility. Thematic tailwinds are present, but technical indicators suggest a cautious approach due to recent price declines.
Caesars Entertainment benefits from the recovery and growth in the gaming and hospitality sectors, including the expansion of sports betting and iGaming. However, the company's performance can be cyclical and influenced by consumer discretionary spending and economic conditions.
While revenue has been robust, Caesars Entertainment carries a substantial debt load, impacting profitability and financial flexibility. Earnings per share (EPS) have been volatile and negative in recent periods, raising concerns about operational efficiency and bottom-line performance.
The stock has experienced significant declines in the short to medium term, evidenced by negative performance across most periods. Technical indicators show a predominantly bearish sentiment with multiple sell signals from moving averages.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Gaming & Hospitality Recovery | 75 |
| Sports Betting & iGaming Expansion | 80 |
| Economic Sensitivity | 45 |
| Competition | 60 |
| Digital Transformation | 70 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 65 |
| Profitability | 20 |
| Growth | 40 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 15 |
| Cash Flow | 30 |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) Consistency | 10 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 20 |
| Momentum | 50 |
| Recent Performance | 25 |
| Short-term Indicators | 55 |
| Support Levels | 40 |
Potential Undervaluation
The company's Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of -52.7 and Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio of 0.7, particularly when considering the significant revenue of $8.47 billion, might suggest the market is undervaluing its sales potential, especially if profitability improves.
Revenue Turnaround Potential
While recent quarterly net income has been negative, the company reported a positive net income of $786 million in Q4 2023 on revenue of $11.53 billion, showing a capacity for profitability. The projected revenue for 2024 is $11.25 billion, indicating continued significant top-line performance.
Consistent Negative EPS
The company has consistently reported negative Earnings Per Share (EPS) on a trailing twelve-month (TTM) basis (-$1.10), and multiple recent quarters have also shown significant negative EPS surprises (e.g., Q2 2024 with a -975.11% surprise), indicating ongoing profitability challenges.
High Debt Load
The company carries a substantial debt of $25.06 billion as of Q4 2024, with cash and equivalents of only $866 million. This high leverage, combined with negative free cash flow in some periods (e.g., -$236 million in FY 2024), presents significant financial risk and potential interest payment burdens.
July 2025
30
Next Earnings Date
H: $0.24
A: $0.09
L: $-0.11
H: 2.93B
A: 2.86B
L: 2.81B
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. operates as a gaming and hospitality company. The company owns, leases, brands, or manages domestic properties in 18 states with slot machines, video lottery terminals and e-tables, and hotel rooms, as well as table games, including poker. It also operates and conducts retail and online sports wagering across 32 jurisdictions in North America, and iGaming in five jurisdictions in North America; sports betting from retail and online sportsbooks; and other games, such as keno. In addition, the company operates dining venues, bars, nightclubs, lounges, hotels, and entertainment venues; and provides staffing and management services. The company was founded in 1937 and is based in Reno, Nevada.
43.96 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for CZR have a max estimate of 62.00 and a min estimate of 28.00.