TICKERNERD
Menu
PENNPENNConsumer Cyclical · Resorts & Casinos

PENN Stock Forecast: PENN Entertainment, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 24 Sept 2026
$15
−0.45% on the day

The 20 Wall Street analysts covering PENN Entertainment, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $25 — +61.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 69 of 100 as at 23 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$2.1B
Ticker Nerd rank
69 / 100
Median analyst target
$25
Analysts covering
20
Revenue$1.9B+5.2% y/y
Operating income$131.7M
Net income$32.6M
Free cash flow$122.8M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−11.3%
1M
−15.2%
YTD
+5.0%
1Y
−21.3%
From 52W high
−29.8%
From 52W low
+31.7%
$12
$22
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

PENN stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores PENN Entertainment, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 23 Sept 2026
69 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Accruals
93
Issuance
92
Value
68
Volatility
62
Revisions
62
Growth
52
Momentum
46
Size
35
Quality
22

Accruals (93): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Quality (22): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

PENN stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PENN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$10$15$20$25$30Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26PENNHigh $30Median $25Low $18

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says20 analysts
12 Buy8 Hold0 Sell
Low $18Median $25High $30

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +61.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 8 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
12 Aug 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight$19 → $20
7 Aug 2026BenchmarkMaintainsBuy$21 → $22
7 Aug 2026MacquarieMaintainsOutperform$23 → $25
20 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral—
20 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral$18 → $22
16 July 2026CitizensMaintainsMarket Outperform—
16 July 2026CitizensMaintainsMarket Outperform$24 → $26
15 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$23 → $26
15 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
15 July 2026MizuhoMaintainsOutperform$23 → $25
15 July 2026MizuhoMaintainsOutperform—
14 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
14 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$24 → $23
9 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$24 → $26
9 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
1 July 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive—
26 June 2026Goldman SachsInitiatesBuy—
26 June 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
12 June 2026StifelMaintainsBuy—
19 May 2026MacquarieMaintainsOutperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. PENN appears on the weeks it earns a place.

Free, every Monday. Unsubscribe any time.

Performance

PENN vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 24 Sept 2026, PENN Entertainment, Inc. returned −21.3% against +17.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

PENN vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
60708090100110120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26PENNS&P 500

Download this chart as an image — free to reuse; link this page as the source.

Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

PENN analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−4.8%
Analysts raising
4
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

PENN Entertainment, Inc. (PENN) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
4.3×

Cheaper than 67% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.3×

Cheaper than 89% of US stocks

Price / book
1.1×

Cheaper than 71% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
14.0×

Cheaper than 25% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
5.2%

Higher than 39% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
5.2%

Higher than 42% of US stocks

Gross margin
37.2%

Higher than 45% of US stocks

Operating margin
7.9%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Net margin
−12.7%

Higher than 18% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−37.6%

Higher than 25% of US stocks

Return on assets
1.7%

Higher than 57% of US stocks

Dividend yield
7.9%

Higher than 88% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

PENN Entertainment, Inc. (PENN) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • PENN Entertainment, Inc. has a market value of $2.1B and an enterprise value of $12.2B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $7.2B. The latest quarter grew 5.2% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$908.7M, a −12.7% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−6.36.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $58.0M, after $555.1M of capital spending.

  • PENN Entertainment, Inc. spent $462.9M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 134.0M.

  • Trailing P/E: 4.3×; forward P/E: 13.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 7.91%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • PENN Entertainment, Inc. employs 23,441 people — $305K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 24 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

PENN vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelResorts & Casinos
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
PENNPENN Entertainment, Inc.$2.1B
69
MCRIMonarch Casino & Resort, Inc.$2.1B
98
HGVHilton Grand Vacations, Inc.$2.9B
61
VACMarriott Vacations Worldwide Corp.$3.5B
68
MTNVail Resorts, Inc.$5.0B
49
BYDBoyd Gaming Corp.$5.2B
72
RRRRed Rock Resorts, Inc.$5.4B
49

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own PENN Entertainment, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest PENN news & analysis

Kansas Entertainment Announces Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Hotel at Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway

Business Wire · 24 Sept 2026positive

Kansas Entertainment, LLC, a joint venture between PENN Entertainment and NASCAR, announced a groundbreaking ceremony on September 25, 2026, for a new boutique hotel adjacent to Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway. The hotel will be affiliated with Marriott's Tribute Portfolio and financed, developed, and operated by Prime.

Why it matters — This expansion adds a new hotel amenity to PENN's Hollywood Casino property through its NASCAR joint venture, potentially enhancing the casino resort's appeal and revenue opportunities.

Penn Entertainment: The Redemption Story That Wall Street Is Mispricing

Seeking Alpha · 18 Sept 2026positive

Seeking Alpha reports that PENN Entertainment reached an earnings inflection in Q2 2026, with revenue up 5.2%, positive net income of $32.6M, and adjusted EBITDA up 32.4%. The article suggests future strength lies in refocusing on its brick-and-mortar casino portfolio rather than online gaming.

Why it matters — The reported turnaround in Q2 2026 results signals a meaningful inflection point for PENN, which could be of interest to investors tracking the company's performance.

PENN Entertainment: Not Much To Get Excited About

Seeking Alpha · 14 Sept 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha rates PENN Entertainment a Hold with an $18 price target, citing mixed earnings and limited valuation upside versus peers. Retail segment saw solid Q2 growth with adjusted EBITDAR up 5.6% year-over-year, while interactive segment profitability improved but revenue growth slowed sharply.

Why it matters — The report highlights balanced strengths and concerns, including solid retail growth offset by slowing interactive revenue and questions about long-term competitiveness and leverage reduction, giving PENN investors a mixed outlook.

PENN Entertainment Announces Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Hollywood Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

Business Wire · 10 Sept 2026positive

PENN Entertainment announced it will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the future Hollywood Casino Hotel Council Bluffs on September 14, 2026. The new land-based casino is expected to open in 2028 and will replace the company's adjacent Ameristar Council Bluffs riverboat casino, pending customary regulatory approval.

Why it matters — This marks a significant capital project for PENN, transitioning one of its riverboat properties to a new land-based casino-hotel, which could signal modernization and long-term investment in its regional portfolio.

‘Gambling with our lives': Anthropic researcher quits, warns against self-improving AI

TechCrunch · 9 Sept 2026neutral

An Anthropic researcher resigned, warning that unrestrained development of self-improving AI models could threaten humanity. The resignation reflects internal concerns about the pace and safety of advanced AI development.

Why it matters — Regulatory and public scrutiny of AI safety could indirectly influence consumer confidence and the broader technology-driven landscape in which entertainment companies operate.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about PENN stock

What is the PENN stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 20 Wall Street analysts covering PENN Entertainment, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $25, with estimates ranging from $18 to $30. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is PENN stock a buy right now?

Of the 20 analysts covering PENN Entertainment, Inc., 12 rate it a Buy, 8 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks PENN Entertainment, Inc. 69 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 23 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank PENN?

As at 23 Sept 2026, PENN Entertainment, Inc. ranks 69 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (93 of 100).

Will PENN stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 20 analysts implies +61.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks PENN Entertainment, Inc. 69 out of 100 as at 23 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the PENN stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering PENN Entertainment, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for PENN are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $18 to $30 over the next 12 months.

How has PENN stock performed over the past year?

PENN Entertainment, Inc. returned -21.3% over the 12 months to 24 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does PENN Entertainment, Inc. do?

PENN Entertainment, Inc. is a diversified gaming and entertainment company focused on casino gaming, sports content, and interactive wagering.

What is the latest news on PENN?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 24 Sept 2026): "Kansas Entertainment Announces Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Hotel at Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway". Kansas Entertainment, LLC, a joint venture between PENN Entertainment and NASCAR, announced a groundbreaking ceremony on September 25, 2026, for a new boutique hotel adjacent to Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway. The hotel will be affiliated with Marriott's Tribute Portfolio and financed, developed, and operated by Prime.

Company

About PENN Entertainment, Inc.

PENN Entertainment, Inc. is a diversified gaming and entertainment company focused on casino gaming, sports content, and interactive wagering. PENN Entertainment operates a broad portfolio of land-based casinos, racetracks, and associated hospitality venues across North America, offering slot machines, table games, food and beverage services, hotel accommodations, and live entertainment. The company also runs digital products that include online sports betting and iCasino offerings, supported by proprietary technology, an in-house content studio, and a customer loyalty program. Its business is organized around regional casino operations and interactive gaming, creating an omnichannel model that connects retail properties with online experiences. PENN Entertainment serves consumers seeking gaming, sports wagering, dining, and entertainment experiences through recognizable brands such as Hollywood Casino, Ameristar, ESPN BET, and theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino.

CEO Mr. Jay A. Snowden · 23,441 employees · United States · https://www.pennentertainment.com