PENNConsumer Cyclical · Resorts & CasinosThe 20 Wall Street analysts covering PENN Entertainment, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $25 — +45.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 71 of 100 as at 2 Sept 2026 — in the upper half. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
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.
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): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Quality (25): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PENN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +45.3% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 8 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $19 → $20 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | $21 → $22 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Macquarie | Maintains | Outperform | $23 → $25 |
| 20 July 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 20 July 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral | $18 → $22 |
| 16 July 2026 | Citizens | Maintains | Market Outperform | — |
| 16 July 2026 | Citizens | Maintains | Market Outperform | $24 → $26 |
| 15 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $23 → $26 |
| 15 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 15 July 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | $23 → $25 |
| 15 July 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 14 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 14 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $24 → $23 |
| 9 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $24 → $26 |
| 9 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 1 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | — |
| 26 June 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 26 June 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 June 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 19 May 2026 | Macquarie | Maintains | Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 3 Sept 2026, PENN Entertainment, Inc. returned −12.3% against +21.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 67% of US stocks
Cheaper than 88% of US stocks
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Cheaper than 25% of US stocks
Higher than 39% of US stocks
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Higher than 46% of US stocks
Higher than 60% of US stocks
Higher than 18% of US stocks
Higher than 25% of US stocks
Higher than 57% of US stocks
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.
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 $2.3B and an enterprise value of $12.3B.
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.
Trailing P/E: 4.3×; forward P/E: 14.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 7.34%, paying out 0% of earnings.
PENN Entertainment, Inc. employs 23,441 people — $305K of revenue per employee.
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PENN's stock has gained 48.6% over the past six months, a rally driven by stronger retail execution, momentum from new properties, and a sharp improvement in Interactive profitability.
Why it matters — A PENN watcher would care because the stock's rally reflects tangible strengthening across both its retail operations and its Interactive segment.
PENN Entertainment's new casino projects are boosting revenues, and the company's ongoing development pipeline could support growth through 2030, according to Zacks Investment Research.
Why it matters — A PENN watcher would care because the expansion of its casino footprint is contributing to current revenue growth and points to potential longer-term growth from future projects.
PENN Entertainment announced plans to invest approximately $195 million to relocate its Boomtown Casino & Hotel New Orleans riverboat operations to a new landside property and rebrand the property as Hollywood Casino New Orleans, pending regulatory approval. The new casino is expected to open in 2029 if approved.
Why it matters — PENN watchers would care because the company is committing significant capital to replace a riverboat operation with a new, larger landside casino in the New Orleans market, pending regulatory approval.
PENN Entertainment reported record second-quarter retail revenue and raised its full-year outlook for that segment. Management also said the interactive business continued to narrow losses through lower marketing spending, cost efficiencies and growth in online casino operations.
Why it matters — A PENN watcher would care because both its retail segment's record revenue and the ongoing narrowing of interactive losses point to improved performance across the company's key businesses.
Seeking Alpha published the transcript of PENN Entertainment's Q2 2026 earnings call, covering the company's quarterly results and management discussion.
Why it matters — PENN watchers can review the earnings call transcript for management commentary on the company's latest quarterly performance.
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.
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. 71 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 2 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 2 Sept 2026, PENN Entertainment, Inc. ranks 71 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).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 20 analysts implies +45.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks PENN Entertainment, Inc. 71 out of 100 as at 2 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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.
PENN Entertainment, Inc. returned -12.3% over the 12 months to 3 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
PENN Entertainment, Inc. is a diversified gaming and entertainment company focused on casino gaming, sports content, and interactive wagering.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 24 Aug 2026): "PENN Stock Gains 49% in Six Months: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold?". PENN's stock has gained 48.6% over the past six months, a rally driven by stronger retail execution, momentum from new properties, and a sharp improvement in Interactive profitability.
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
