Dec 28, 2025 • ts2.tech
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PENN Entertainment Stock (NASDAQ: PENN) Update: Friday’s Rebound, Fresh Analyst Commentary, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open
PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN) closed Friday up 3.14% at $15.10, outperforming peers despite broader market declines, snapping a two-day losing streak ahead of the final week of 2025. Analyst commentary from Jefferies continues to debate PENN's digital strategy post-ESPN, with concerns about the efficiency of digital investments. Investors are advised to watch Friday's rebound, 2026 gaming demand forecasts, PENN's iCasino focus, and the upcoming Q4 2025 earnings report.
Dec 28, 2025 • ts2.tech
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PENN Entertainment (PENN) Stock: Weekend Snapshot After Friday’s Jump, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Into Monday
PENN Entertainment's stock (PENN) saw a 3.14% jump on Friday, closing at $15.10, as the company prepares for a post-ESPN BET reset focusing on iCasino profitability and a new $750 million buyback authorization starting in 2026. Analysts maintain varied price targets, with an average around $21.25, while investors will closely watch digital execution, particularly iCasino economics, and the impact of capital returns. The company also faces elevated short interest and a new patent litigation concerning its Hollywood Casino app.
Dec 27, 2025 • ts2.tech
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PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN) Stock Rallies Into the Weekend: Holiday-Session Pop, Fresh Filings, and Analyst Forecasts to Watch
PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN) stock saw a 3.14% increase, closing at $15.10 on Friday, snapping a two-day losing streak amidst thin holiday trading volume. The rally comes as the company continues to pivot its digital strategy towards iCasino and a rebrand to theScore Bet following the early termination of its ESPN BET agreement. Investors are watching for continued strategic execution, institutional positioning, and upcoming analyst forecasts, which suggest a 40% upside to the average price target of $21.25.
Dec 25, 2025 • MarketBeat
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Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. Sells 465,592 Shares of PENN Entertainment, Inc. $PENN
Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. significantly reduced its stake in PENN Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PENN) during Q3, selling 465,592 shares, which slashed their holdings by 74.8%. Despite this institutional sell-off and a Q3 earnings miss, company insiders, including the CFO and a director, recently acquired shares. Analysts currently rate PENN with a consensus "Hold" and an average price target of $21.25.
Dec 23, 2025 • Morningstar
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Penn's Relatively High Debt Leverage Warrants a Higher Risk Premium
Morningstar analyst Dan Wasiolek notes that Penn Entertainment (PENN) held a high-single-digit percentage revenue share of the domestic commercial casino gaming market in 2024. The company ceased its partnership with ESPN and will now focus on its theScore brand, leveraging its omnichannel presence and over 30 million loyalty members. The analyst report suggests Penn's elevated debt leverage warrants an increased cost of equity.
Dec 18, 2025 • Simply Wall Street
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Did PENN’s (PENN) Tech Push and Lawsuit Over Single‑Action Bets Just Shift Its Investment Narrative?
PENN Entertainment is facing a patent infringement lawsuit from Single Action Bet Tech concerning its Hollywood Casino digital products, while simultaneously expanding its digital offerings with Jackpot Digital's dealerless poker tables. These events highlight PENN's significant push into technology-enabled gaming, which introduces both opportunities for growth and increased legal complexities. The lawsuit adds uncertainty to PENN's digital strategy, making robust execution in online betting and iCasino crucial for its investment narrative and future profitability.