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$29.73 +0.09 (+0.30%)
As of 08/28/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

CZR vs. DKNG, PENN, RRR, BYD, and MGM

Should you buy Caesars Entertainment stock or one of its competitors? Caesars Entertainment's main competitors and comparable companies include DraftKings (DKNG), PENN Entertainment (PENN), Red Rock Resorts (RRR), Boyd Gaming (BYD), and MGM Resorts International (MGM). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "casinos & gaming" industry.

How does Caesars Entertainment compare to DraftKings?

Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) and DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, dividends, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Caesars Entertainment had 2 more articles in the media than DraftKings. MarketBeat recorded 26 mentions for Caesars Entertainment and 24 mentions for DraftKings. Caesars Entertainment's average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat DraftKings' score of 0.82 indicating that Caesars Entertainment is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Caesars Entertainment
19 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
DraftKings
11 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

DraftKings has a net margin of -2.68% compared to Caesars Entertainment's net margin of -3.99%. Caesars Entertainment's return on equity of -7.64% beat DraftKings' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Caesars Entertainment-3.99% -7.64% -0.89%
DraftKings -2.68%-11.26%-1.61%

Caesars Entertainment has a beta of 1.77, meaning that its share price is 77% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, DraftKings has a beta of 1.66, meaning that its share price is 66% more volatile than the broader market.

91.8% of Caesars Entertainment shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.7% of DraftKings shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of Caesars Entertainment shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 47.2% of DraftKings shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

DraftKings has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Caesars Entertainment. DraftKings is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Caesars Entertainment, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Caesars Entertainment$11.49B0.53-$502M-$2.28N/A
DraftKings$6.22B2.02$3.71M-$0.38N/A

Caesars Entertainment currently has a consensus target price of $30.71, indicating a potential upside of 3.31%. DraftKings has a consensus target price of $34.11, indicating a potential upside of 35.03%. Given DraftKings' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe DraftKings is more favorable than Caesars Entertainment.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Caesars Entertainment
2 Sell rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
DraftKings
2 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
29 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73

Summary

DraftKings beats Caesars Entertainment on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Caesars Entertainment compare to PENN Entertainment?

PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) and Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, earnings, risk and institutional ownership.

PENN Entertainment has a beta of 1.43, meaning that its share price is 43% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Caesars Entertainment has a beta of 1.77, meaning that its share price is 77% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Caesars Entertainment had 12 more articles in the media than PENN Entertainment. MarketBeat recorded 26 mentions for Caesars Entertainment and 14 mentions for PENN Entertainment. PENN Entertainment's average media sentiment score of 1.80 beat Caesars Entertainment's score of 1.37 indicating that PENN Entertainment is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PENN Entertainment
13 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Caesars Entertainment
19 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Caesars Entertainment has higher revenue and earnings than PENN Entertainment. Caesars Entertainment is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than PENN Entertainment, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PENN Entertainment$6.96B0.33-$843.10M-$6.36N/A
Caesars Entertainment$11.49B0.53-$502M-$2.28N/A

Caesars Entertainment has a net margin of -3.99% compared to PENN Entertainment's net margin of -12.66%. PENN Entertainment's return on equity of 2.93% beat Caesars Entertainment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PENN Entertainment-12.66% 2.93% 0.39%
Caesars Entertainment -3.99%-7.64%-0.89%

PENN Entertainment presently has a consensus target price of $23.53, suggesting a potential upside of 35.54%. Caesars Entertainment has a consensus target price of $30.71, suggesting a potential upside of 3.31%. Given PENN Entertainment's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe PENN Entertainment is more favorable than Caesars Entertainment.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PENN Entertainment
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55
Caesars Entertainment
2 Sell rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

91.7% of PENN Entertainment shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.8% of Caesars Entertainment shares are held by institutional investors. 3.2% of PENN Entertainment shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Caesars Entertainment shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

PENN Entertainment and Caesars Entertainment tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Caesars Entertainment compare to Red Rock Resorts?

Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ:RRR) and Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, risk and earnings.

In the previous week, Caesars Entertainment had 12 more articles in the media than Red Rock Resorts. MarketBeat recorded 26 mentions for Caesars Entertainment and 14 mentions for Red Rock Resorts. Caesars Entertainment's average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat Red Rock Resorts' score of 0.43 indicating that Caesars Entertainment is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Red Rock Resorts
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Caesars Entertainment
19 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Red Rock Resorts currently has a consensus target price of $71.88, suggesting a potential upside of 26.18%. Caesars Entertainment has a consensus target price of $30.71, suggesting a potential upside of 3.31%. Given Red Rock Resorts' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Red Rock Resorts is more favorable than Caesars Entertainment.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Red Rock Resorts
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78
Caesars Entertainment
2 Sell rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Red Rock Resorts has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Caesars Entertainment. Caesars Entertainment is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Red Rock Resorts, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Red Rock Resorts$2.00B2.98$188.07M$2.8320.13
Caesars Entertainment$11.49B0.53-$502M-$2.28N/A

Red Rock Resorts has a net margin of 8.43% compared to Caesars Entertainment's net margin of -3.99%. Red Rock Resorts' return on equity of 56.19% beat Caesars Entertainment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Red Rock Resorts8.43% 56.19% 4.01%
Caesars Entertainment -3.99%-7.64%-0.89%

47.8% of Red Rock Resorts shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.8% of Caesars Entertainment shares are held by institutional investors. 54.3% of Red Rock Resorts shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Caesars Entertainment shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Red Rock Resorts has a beta of 1.36, meaning that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Caesars Entertainment has a beta of 1.77, meaning that its stock price is 77% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Red Rock Resorts beats Caesars Entertainment on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Caesars Entertainment compare to Boyd Gaming?

Boyd Gaming (NYSE:BYD) and Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Caesars Entertainment had 15 more articles in the media than Boyd Gaming. MarketBeat recorded 26 mentions for Caesars Entertainment and 11 mentions for Boyd Gaming. Caesars Entertainment's average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat Boyd Gaming's score of 1.26 indicating that Caesars Entertainment is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Boyd Gaming
9 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Caesars Entertainment
19 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Boyd Gaming has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Caesars Entertainment. Caesars Entertainment is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Boyd Gaming, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Boyd Gaming$4.09B1.41$1.84B$22.723.51
Caesars Entertainment$11.49B0.53-$502M-$2.28N/A

Boyd Gaming has a beta of 1.08, suggesting that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Caesars Entertainment has a beta of 1.77, suggesting that its share price is 77% more volatile than the broader market.

Boyd Gaming has a net margin of 44.34% compared to Caesars Entertainment's net margin of -3.99%. Boyd Gaming's return on equity of 22.52% beat Caesars Entertainment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Boyd Gaming44.34% 22.52% 8.80%
Caesars Entertainment -3.99%-7.64%-0.89%

Boyd Gaming currently has a consensus price target of $94.69, suggesting a potential upside of 18.86%. Caesars Entertainment has a consensus price target of $30.71, suggesting a potential upside of 3.31%. Given Boyd Gaming's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Boyd Gaming is more favorable than Caesars Entertainment.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Boyd Gaming
0 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.44
Caesars Entertainment
2 Sell rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

76.8% of Boyd Gaming shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.8% of Caesars Entertainment shares are held by institutional investors. 22.8% of Boyd Gaming shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Caesars Entertainment shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Boyd Gaming beats Caesars Entertainment on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Caesars Entertainment compare to MGM Resorts International?

Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) and MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

Caesars Entertainment has a beta of 1.77, suggesting that its share price is 77% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MGM Resorts International has a beta of 1.31, suggesting that its share price is 31% more volatile than the broader market.

MGM Resorts International has higher revenue and earnings than Caesars Entertainment. Caesars Entertainment is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MGM Resorts International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Caesars Entertainment$11.49B0.53-$502M-$2.28N/A
MGM Resorts International$17.76B0.60$205.86M$1.6525.69

In the previous week, Caesars Entertainment had 7 more articles in the media than MGM Resorts International. MarketBeat recorded 26 mentions for Caesars Entertainment and 19 mentions for MGM Resorts International. Caesars Entertainment's average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat MGM Resorts International's score of 1.09 indicating that Caesars Entertainment is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Caesars Entertainment
19 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
MGM Resorts International
17 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

91.8% of Caesars Entertainment shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.1% of MGM Resorts International shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Caesars Entertainment shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.4% of MGM Resorts International shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

MGM Resorts International has a net margin of 2.40% compared to Caesars Entertainment's net margin of -3.99%. MGM Resorts International's return on equity of 23.30% beat Caesars Entertainment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Caesars Entertainment-3.99% -7.64% -0.89%
MGM Resorts International 2.40%23.30%1.90%

Caesars Entertainment currently has a consensus target price of $30.71, suggesting a potential upside of 3.31%. MGM Resorts International has a consensus target price of $53.37, suggesting a potential upside of 25.90%. Given MGM Resorts International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe MGM Resorts International is more favorable than Caesars Entertainment.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Caesars Entertainment
2 Sell rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
MGM Resorts International
2 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55

Summary

MGM Resorts International beats Caesars Entertainment on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CZR vs. The Competition

MetricCaesars EntertainmentHotels, Restaurants & Leisure IndustryConsumer Discretionary SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$6.06B$8.19B$13.18B$12.90B
Dividend YieldN/A3.75%57.00%11.28%
P/E Ratio-13.0423.0247.0125.45
Price / Sales0.53319.4287.8471.88
Price / Cash4.1022.1729.0153.00
Price / Book1.714.795.996.14
Net Income-$502M$260.60M$445.85M$348.86M
7 Day Performance-0.10%-1.47%-0.92%-0.80%
1 Month Performance0.41%0.59%-0.29%4.13%
1 Year Performance11.06%-4.31%-2.22%15.17%

Caesars Entertainment Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CZR
Caesars Entertainment
1.9982 of 5 stars
$29.73
+0.3%
$30.71
+3.3%
+11.1%$6.06B$11.49BN/A21,000
DKNG
DraftKings
4.2245 of 5 stars
$25.97
-0.8%
$34.11
+31.3%
-47.4%$12.99B$6.05BN/A5,500
PENN
PENN Entertainment
4.4488 of 5 stars
$18.26
-2.1%
$23.53
+28.9%
-14.2%$2.50B$6.96BN/A23,441
RRR
Red Rock Resorts
4.7546 of 5 stars
$60.78
-0.5%
$71.88
+18.3%
-7.9%$6.42B$2.01B21.489,500
BYD
Boyd Gaming
4.4075 of 5 stars
$80.97
+0.2%
$94.69
+16.9%
-7.3%$5.87B$4.09B3.5616,009

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