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PENN Entertainment Targets Strong 2026 Growth After Solid Year-End Performance

Story Highlights
  • PENN Entertainment posted solid 2025 results, with retail EBITDAR growth and a profitable December in online operations after theScore Bet rebrand.
  • The company projects 20% segment EBITDAR growth in 2026, aided by new properties, cost savings, and break-even Interactive earnings.
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PENN Entertainment Targets Strong 2026 Growth After Solid Year-End Performance

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An announcement from PENN Entertainment ( (PENN) ) is now available.

PENN Entertainment reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, highlighting year-over-year growth in retail adjusted EBITDAR after normalizing for adverse December weather. The company’s Interactive segment reached a milestone with its U.S. online sportsbook rebranded to theScore Bet and achieving positive adjusted EBITDA in December, supported by iCasino growth, cost discipline, and strong sports betting hold rates.

Management signaled confidence for 2026, forecasting 20% year-over-year segment adjusted EBITDAR growth and expecting the Interactive business to reach break-even adjusted EBITDA for the year, bolstering cash flow. PENN plans to build on recent openings in Joliet and Las Vegas, complete two additional retail projects by the end of the second quarter, realize more than $10 million in annualized corporate cost savings under a new organizational structure, and normalize maintenance capital spending to near pre-COVID levels after recent investment.

The most recent analyst rating on (PENN) stock is a Buy with a $22.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on PENN Entertainment stock, see the PENN Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on PENN Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, PENN is a Neutral.

PENN Entertainment’s overall stock score reflects significant financial challenges and valuation concerns, which are the most impactful factors. While there are promising signs in digital growth and strategic realignment, the company’s high leverage and ongoing losses weigh heavily on its prospects. Technical indicators suggest weak momentum, and the lack of a dividend yield further detracts from its appeal.

To see Spark’s full report on PENN stock, click here.

More about PENN Entertainment

PENN Entertainment, Inc. is a U.S.-based gaming and entertainment company operating a diversified portfolio of retail casinos alongside an Interactive segment that includes online sports betting and iCasino offerings. The company focuses on integrating its brick-and-mortar properties with digital platforms, targeting bettors and gamers across key regional markets and online channels.

Average Trading Volume: 3,857,493

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: $1.69B

For an in-depth examination of PENN stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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