PENNConsumer Cyclical · Resorts & CasinosThe 20 Wall Street analysts covering PENN Entertainment, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $25 — +43.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 66 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — in the upper half.
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 (22): 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 +43.5% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 7 moved their price target up and 5 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $27 → $24 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $20 → $18 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | $30 → $26 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $23 → $22 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $22 → $17 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 9 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $26 → $27 |
| 9 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 6 Oct 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Upgrade | Buy | $23 → $25 |
| 6 Oct 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $19 → $20 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | $21 → $22 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Macquarie | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 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 |
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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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, PENN Entertainment, Inc. returned +7.7% against +12.9% 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 87% of US stocks
Cheaper than 65% of US stocks
Cheaper than 25% of US stocks
Higher than 41% of US stocks
Higher than 43% of US stocks
Higher than 45% 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 95% 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: 13.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 7.29%, paying out 0% of earnings.
PENN Entertainment, Inc. employs 23,441 people — $305K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research says PENN Entertainment lacks the combination of two key factors it considers supportive of a likely earnings beat in the upcoming report, and outlines key expectations.
Why it matters — The item provides context on Zacks’ assessment of PENN’s prospects for an earnings beat ahead of its upcoming report.
Zacks Investment Research says DraftKings has stronger digital growth prospects, customer acquisition and product innovation than PENN Entertainment, while noting prediction-market investments and profitability risks.
Why it matters — The comparison highlights areas where PENN may lag DraftKings as investors assess its digital strategy and profitability risks.
PENN Entertainment shares detracted from Baron Real Estate Fund performance in Q3 2026, amid broad weakness in gaming stocks. This followed a 38% gain in the first six months of 2026 through June 30.
Why it matters — The fund’s account highlights sector-wide gaming-stock weakness as a factor in PENN’s quarterly performance.
A 24/7 Wall Street headline identifies four high-yield dividend stocks as worth considering for a Roth IRA. The excerpt says holding high-yield REITs in a Roth account changes the tax implications compared with holding them in a taxable account.
Why it matters — The item offers Roth IRA context for dividend stocks, but the supplied excerpt does not establish a specific connection to PENN.
Zacks Investment Research says PENN Entertainment has a strong history of earnings surprises and currently has two factors it views as supporting a likely beat in the next quarterly report.
Why it matters — The report highlights factors that could be relevant to investors tracking PENN’s upcoming earnings results.
The 20 Wall Street analysts covering PENN Entertainment, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $25, with estimates ranging from $17 to $28. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 20 analysts covering PENN Entertainment, Inc., 13 rate it a Buy, 7 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks PENN Entertainment, Inc. 66 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 3 Nov 2026, PENN Entertainment, Inc. ranks 66 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 +43.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks PENN Entertainment, Inc. 66 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 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: $17 to $28 over the next 12 months.
PENN Entertainment, Inc. returned +7.7% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 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, 29 Oct 2026): "PENN Entertainment (PENN) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?". Zacks Investment Research says PENN Entertainment lacks the combination of two key factors it considers supportive of a likely earnings beat in the upcoming report, and outlines key expectations.
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
