Caesars Entertainment (CZR) Faces Near-Term Las Vegas Weakness but Analysts See Long-Term Upside

Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR) ranks among billionaire David Tepper’s 10 favorite stocks. On January 21, TD Cowen cut its price target for Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR) to $35 from $40 while retaining a Buy rating on the company’s shares. The firm highlighted a weaker near-term outlook, particularly in Las Vegas, and anticipates “some turbulence” when Caesars reports fourth-quarter 2025 earnings.

TD Cowen decreased its Q4 2025 and fiscal year 2026 forecasts due to inconsistent visiting trends and increased volatility in Digital Hold, resulting in a lower sum-of-the-parts price target. Regardless of the short-term issues, the firm is “constructive on longer-term fundamentals” for the casino operator.

Meanwhile, Susquehanna raised Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR) from Neutral to Positive on January 8, citing a “attractive risk/reward set-up” for the casino company.

Susquehanna stated that, although Caesars still has “strategic gaps” compared to higher-end offerings from peers, the company’s status as “largely the lowest-cost operator” with strong financial leverage could result in major stock gains if the expected positive trend inflection takes place.

Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR) operates as a gaming and hospitality company. The company owns, leases, brands, or manages domestic properties in 18 states that offer slot machines, video lottery terminals, e-tables, hotel rooms, and table games, including poker.

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