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As the Q2 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the consumer discretionary - casino operator industry, including PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) and its peers.

Analyzing a gaming and entertainment operator requires looking past headline-grabbing project announcements to examine underlying cash generation, portfolio compounding, and capital allocation discipline. PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) has spent recent periods restructuring its debt profile, improving operating margins, and refining its regional asset footprint to focus on higher-return landside venues. While the company has made measurable […]

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PENN Entertainment (PENN) has drawn investor attention after recent trading left the stock around $17.69, with returns mixed over the past year and multi year period across its regional and interactive gaming operations. Recent trading in PENN Entertainment reflects a mixed picture, with the share price up 19.12% year to date, but the 90-day share price return down 16.95%. Meanwhile, the 1-year total shareholder return has declined 6.45%, and the 5-year total shareholder return has dropped...

Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential. However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.

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On August 6, PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) reported second-quarter results that flipped from a year-ago loss into a profit. Net income came in at $32.6 million, compared with a loss of $18.3 million in the same quarter of 2025. Revenue rose to $1.86 billion from $1.77 billion, and Adjusted EBITDA climbed to $312.6 million from $236.1 […]

PENN Entertainment trades at $17.13 and has moved in lockstep with the market. Its shares have returned 15.4% over the last six months while the S&P 500 has gained 11.6%.

PENN's 48.6% six-month rally reflects stronger retail execution, new-property momentum and a sharp improvement in Interactive profitability.

The new mission for casino operators: Look less like casinos.

PENN's new casino projects are boosting revenues, while further developments could extend growth through 2030.

Consumer stocks were lower late Monday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sect

Consumer stocks were lower Monday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SP

PENN Entertainment delivered results for Q2 that met Wall Street’s revenue expectations and produced a significant upside in non-GAAP earnings per share, prompting a positive market reaction. Management emphasized the strength of the retail casino segment, highlighting record revenues driven by recently completed property development projects and increased demand from mid- and high-value customers. CEO Jay Snowden cited broad-based momentum, noting, “Our best-in-class property level management t

Wingstop recently rolled out its nationwide “Flavor Rodeo” in the US, bringing back limited-time favorites Carolina Gold and Jamaican Jerk, while adding new Hot Honey Mustard Dip and Sprite Strawberry Rodeo for Club Wingstop members and other guests. Alongside this marketing push, Wingstop’s board expanded to 11 directors and appointed PENN Entertainment CEO Jay Snowden as an independent Class II director, adding gaming and hospitality expertise to its audit and compensation...

Record retail performance and progress toward interactive profitability drive momentum.

Wingstop (WING) shares are in focus after the company expanded its board to eleven members and appointed PENN Entertainment chief executive Jay Snowden as an independent Class II director on August 6, 2026. See our latest analysis for Wingstop. Wingstop’s recent board refresh comes after a tough stretch for shareholders, with the share price down 56.36% year to date and the 1-year total shareholder return declining 67.1%. However, the 1-day share price return of 0.65% hints at some short-term...

Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages. Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.

Casino, sports betting and entertainment operator PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 5.2% year on year to $1.86 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.44 per share was 66.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) reported record second-quarter retail revenue and raised its full-year outlook for the segment, while management said its interactive business continued to narrow losses through lower marketing spending, cost efficiencies and growth in online casino operations. Chie

Moby summary of PENN Entertainment, Inc.'s Q2 2026 earnings call

PENN Entertainment (PENN) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +25.71% and +0.06%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

The headline numbers for PENN Entertainment (PENN) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Casino, sports betting and entertainment operator PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 5.2% year on year to $1.86 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.44 per share was 66.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

PENN's Q2 results are likely to reflect stable retail gaming demand and Interactive momentum, offset by Aurora closure and macro pressures.

SANM, NVDA and PENN made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on August 4th, 2026.

PENN Entertainment (PENN) is back in focus as investors look ahead to its upcoming June quarter earnings report on August 6, with Wall Street expecting higher revenue and year over year earnings growth. See our latest analysis for PENN Entertainment. PENN Entertainment's recent share price has held around $20.53, with a 90 day share price return of 18.88% and a year to date share price return of 38.25%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 15.34% contrasts with weaker 3 and 5 year total...

Gaming and Leisure Properties (NASDAQ:GLPI) reported second-quarter 2026 growth in adjusted funds from operations, or AFFO, as acquisitions, lease escalators and development funding increased cash income. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Peter Carlino said AFFO rose 10% from a year earlier and d

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PENN Entertainment (PENN) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

PENN Entertainment, Carriage Services, General Motors and AMN Healthcare are highlighted as value stocks with strong cash flow metrics for the second half of 2026.

U, PENN and NESR made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on July 29, 2026.

PENN Entertainment, Chemours and Lumentum stand out after broker rating upgrades, supported by stronger earnings growth outlooks and improving analyst sentiment.

Broker rating upgrades and robust earnings growth forecasts put PENN, CC and LITE in the spotlight as three stocks to buy now.

PENN Entertainment leads a list of five stocks screened for earnings beat potential based on strong surprise histories ahead of earnings season.

PENN Entertainment (PENN), Churchill Downs (CHDN), and other regional gaming companies are expected

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Here is how PENN Entertainment (PENN) and American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Top-ranked stocks PENN, BCC, DY, SIMO and U are likely to beat on the bottom line in their upcoming releases.

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Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.