Inceptionr LLC Acquires Shares of 14,415 Wynn Resorts, Limited $WYNN

Key Points

• Inceptionr LLC bought a new position of 14,415 shares of Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) in Q3, valued at about $1.849 million and representing roughly 0.4% of the firm's holdings (its 17th-largest holding).
• Other large institutions also built or increased WYNN stakes — notably Norges Bank (~$106.3M), Palidye (~$104.6M), Thrivent (added ~737,234 shares), Westfield (~$73.6M) and Greenwich (~$46.8M) — leaving institutional ownership at about 88.64%.
• Outlooks are mixed: Zacks raised FY2027–28 estimates but cut several FY2026 forecasts; Wynn reported an EPS miss ($1.17 vs. $1.33), paid a $0.25 quarterly dividend (≈1.0% yield), and has a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating with a $138.87 price target.

Inceptionr LLC bought a new position in Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ:WYNN - Free Report) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 14,415 shares of the casino operator's stock, valued at approximately $1,849,000. Wynn Resorts makes up about 0.4% of Inceptionr LLC's holdings, making the stock its 17th biggest holding.

A number of other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of WYNN. Norges Bank acquired a new position in shares of Wynn Resorts in the second quarter worth $106,289,000. Palidye Holdings Caymans Ltd acquired a new stake in Wynn Resorts during the second quarter valued at $104,629,000. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans grew its stake in Wynn Resorts by 6,391.3% in the second quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans now owns 748,769 shares of the casino operator's stock valued at $70,138,000 after purchasing an additional 737,234 shares in the last quarter. Westfield Capital Management Co. LP acquired a new position in Wynn Resorts in the 3rd quarter worth about $73,588,000. Finally, Greenwich Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Wynn Resorts in the 2nd quarter worth about $46,845,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 88.64% of the company's stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Wynn Resorts

Here are the key news stories impacting Wynn Resorts this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks increased WYNN's FY2027 and FY2028 outlook and raised several 2027 quarterly estimates (Q2–Q4 2027 and Q3 2027). These upgrades imply stronger medium‑term earnings potential, which is supportive for valuation if realized. Zacks / MarketBeat note
• Neutral Sentiment: Yahoo Finance ran a roundup noting Wall Street favoritism toward a small set of stocks — useful context on analyst optimism but warns of rating bias; this is background for sentiment rather than a direct WYNN catalyst. 2 of Wall Street’s Favorite Stocks to Consider Right Now and 1 Facing Challenges
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage comparing WYNN to other gaming names (Bragg Gaming) and a Globe & Mail piece showing mixed analyst views highlight divergence in opinions across the industry — increases volatility risk but not an immediate directional driver. Comparing Bragg Gaming Group and Wynn Resorts Analysts’ Opinions Are Mixed
• Neutral Sentiment: Operational/HR item: Wynn offered remote-work options to UAE staff in a conflict zone — positive for employee safety and PR but unlikely to move near-term earnings. Wynn UAE remote work Wynn remote work coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks cut several near‑term WYNN estimates (FY2026 and multiple 2026 quarters, plus downward tweaks to Q1 2027 and Q4 2026). Those downgrades reduce near‑term earnings visibility and help explain selling pressure despite the longer‑term raises; Zacks still carries a "Hold" rating. Zacks / MarketBeat note

Wynn Resorts Stock Performance

WYNN opened at $101.61 on Monday. The company has a market cap of $10.60 billion, a PE ratio of 33.87, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 12.12 and a beta of 1.01. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $113.46 and a 200-day moving average of $120.22. Wynn Resorts, Limited has a 52-week low of $65.25 and a 52-week high of $134.72.

Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 12th. The casino operator reported $1.17 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.33 by ($0.16). Wynn Resorts had a net margin of 4.59% and a negative return on equity of 39.05%. The company had revenue of $1.87 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.85 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $2.42 earnings per share. The firm's revenue was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts predict that Wynn Resorts, Limited will post 5.17 earnings per share for the current year.

Wynn Resorts Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, March 4th. Stockholders of record on Monday, February 23rd were given a $0.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, February 23rd. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.0%. Wynn Resorts's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 33.33%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several brokerages have recently issued reports on WYNN. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $144.00 price target on Wynn Resorts in a report on Friday, February 13th. Stifel Nicolaus cut their price objective on shares of Wynn Resorts from $160.00 to $150.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, February 13th. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a "buy" rating and issued a $148.00 target price on shares of Wynn Resorts in a research note on Monday, December 15th. Texas Capital raised shares of Wynn Resorts to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Macquarie Infrastructure restated an "outperform" rating and set a $143.00 price target on shares of Wynn Resorts in a research note on Monday, December 8th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $138.87.

Wynn Resorts Profile

Wynn Resorts, Limited NASDAQ: WYNN is a global developer and operator of luxury resorts and casinos, renowned for its premium hospitality offerings and integrated entertainment experiences. The company specializes in high-end hotel accommodations, gaming operations, fine dining restaurants, retail outlets, meeting and convention spaces, and live entertainment venues. Its properties are designed to cater to both leisure and business travelers seeking upscale environments and world-class service.

Founded in 2002 by hospitality entrepreneur Steve Wynn, the company opened its flagship property, Wynn Las Vegas, on the Las Vegas Strip in 2005, followed by Encore Las Vegas in 2008.

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