43,492 Caesars Entertainment, Inc. $CZR Shares Bought by Yousif Capital Management LLC

Key Points

• Yousif Capital Management doubled its Caesars Entertainment stake by 120%, purchasing 43,492 additional shares to own 79,749 shares valued at approximately $2.37 million. Institutional investors collectively hold 91.79% of CZR.
• Caesars reported third-quarter revenue of $2.94 billion, up 2.5% year over year but slightly below estimates, while its $0.61-per-share loss significantly exceeded the expected $0.12 loss. High interest expense and leverage remain major profitability concerns.
• CZR shares opened at $28.57, while analysts maintain a consensus “Hold” rating with an average price target of $30.54; insiders sold more than 322,000 shares worth approximately $9.6 million in the latest quarter.

Yousif Capital Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR - Free Report) by 120.0% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 79,749 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 43,492 shares during the quarter. Yousif Capital Management LLC's holdings in Caesars Entertainment were worth $2,365,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of CZR. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in shares of Caesars Entertainment during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $830,001,000. Pentwater Capital Management LP bought a new stake in Caesars Entertainment in the second quarter valued at $346,014,000. Bank of America Corp DE acquired a new position in Caesars Entertainment during the second quarter worth $96,169,000. Bamco Inc. NY acquired a new position in Caesars Entertainment during the second quarter worth $49,624,000. Finally, Cyrus Capital Partners L.P. acquired a new position in Caesars Entertainment during the first quarter worth $37,795,000. 91.79% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Caesars Entertainment Trading Down 1.0%

Shares of NASDAQ CZR opened at $28.57 on Thursday. Caesars Entertainment, Inc. has a 1-year low of $17.86 and a 1-year high of $30.88. The company has a 50-day moving average of $29.49 and a two-hundred day moving average of $27.57. The company has a market cap of $5.82 billion, a PE ratio of -12.53 and a beta of 1.85. The company has a current ratio of 0.85, a quick ratio of 0.83 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.70.

Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 27th. The company reported ($0.61) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.12) by ($0.49). The company had revenue of $2.94 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.96 billion. Caesars Entertainment had a negative net margin of 3.99% and a negative return on equity of 7.64%. Caesars Entertainment's revenue for the quarter was up 2.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned ($0.27) earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts expect that Caesars Entertainment, Inc. will post -0.95 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Caesars Entertainment

In other news, Director David P. Tomick sold 7,142 shares of Caesars Entertainment stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $29.71, for a total value of $212,188.82. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 17,769 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $527,916.99. This trade represents a 28.67% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Blackhurst Janis L. Jones sold 33,899 shares of Caesars Entertainment stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $29.63, for a total value of $1,004,427.37. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 322,682 shares of company stock worth $9,565,403 in the last quarter. 1.18% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages have issued reports on CZR. TD Cowen cut Caesars Entertainment from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating and set a $31.00 price objective for the company. in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Barclays lowered shares of Caesars Entertainment from an "overweight" rating to an "equal weight" rating and lowered their target price for the stock from $35.00 to $31.00 in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Caesars Entertainment from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Friday, October 2nd. Capital One Financial cut shares of Caesars Entertainment from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a "sell (d-)" rating on shares of Caesars Entertainment in a report on Thursday, August 13th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $30.54.

Trending Headlines about Caesars Entertainment

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

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter revenue increased 2.5% year over year to approximately $2.94 billion, indicating continued top-line growth. Regional casino operations reportedly performed better than Caesars’ Las Vegas properties, providing some operational support. Caesars Entertainment records stronger regional casino growth than with Vegas properties
• Neutral Sentiment: The company’s quarterly revenue was close to, but below, analysts’ expectations, while multiple reports highlighted mixed performance across its casino portfolio. The results suggest growth is continuing but remains uneven by market. Caesars Entertainment, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
• Negative Sentiment: Caesars reported a third-quarter loss of $0.61 per share, far worse than the consensus estimate of a $0.12 loss and wider than the $0.27 loss recorded a year earlier. The company posted approximately $123 million in net losses, making the earnings miss the primary near-term pressure on CZR. Caesars Entertainment Reports Q3 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Heavy financing costs remain a major concern, with coverage citing roughly $570 million in interest expense. Caesars’ high leverage—reflected in a debt-to-equity ratio of about 3.7—limits profitability and increases sensitivity to interest rates and operating slowdowns. Caesars Entertainment Q3 2026 earnings

Caesars Entertainment Company Profile

Caesars Entertainment, Inc is a gaming, hospitality and entertainment company that operates casino resorts and related businesses primarily in the United States. Its properties offer casino gaming, hotel accommodations, restaurants, bars, entertainment venues, meeting and convention facilities, and other leisure amenities.

The company operates well-known destinations in Las Vegas, including Caesars Palace, Paris Las Vegas, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, and The Cromwell, as well as regional casinos and resorts across several U.S.

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