Citizens Jmp Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) Stock Price

Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) had its target price dropped by equities researchers at Citizens Jmp from $275.00 to $195.00 in a research note issued to investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a “market outperform” rating on the stock. Citizens Jmp’s price objective indicates a potential upside of 83.54% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other analysts have also recently issued reports on the company. Oppenheimer decreased their target price on Flutter Entertainment from $280.00 to $210.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday. Canaccord Genuity Group cut their target price on shares of Flutter Entertainment from $300.00 to $270.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Wells Fargo & Company reiterated an “equal weight” rating and set a $228.00 price target (down from $248.00) on shares of Flutter Entertainment in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Susquehanna reissued a “positive” rating and set a $228.00 price objective on shares of Flutter Entertainment in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Finally, Craig Hallum lowered shares of Flutter Entertainment from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $200.00 price objective on the stock. in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $237.15.

Flutter Entertainment Stock Down 13.7%

Shares of NYSE:FLUT opened at $106.24 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $174.32 and a 200-day simple moving average of $223.35. Flutter Entertainment has a twelve month low of $99.96 and a twelve month high of $313.68. The company has a current ratio of 0.96, a quick ratio of 0.96 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.27. The company has a market capitalization of $18.62 billion, a PE ratio of -59.02, a P/E/G ratio of 0.22 and a beta of 1.88.

Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 26th. The company reported $1.74 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.11 by ($0.37). Flutter Entertainment had a positive return on equity of 11.91% and a negative net margin of 1.89%.The company had revenue of $4.74 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.87 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $2.94 earnings per share. Flutter Entertainment’s revenue was up 24.9% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts predict that Flutter Entertainment will post 4.17 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of Flutter Entertainment

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Makena Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Flutter Entertainment during the 3rd quarter valued at $11,517,000. TimesSquare Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in Flutter Entertainment by 294.1% in the third quarter. TimesSquare Capital Management LLC now owns 378,878 shares of the company’s stock valued at $96,235,000 after acquiring an additional 282,736 shares during the last quarter. AGF Management Ltd. acquired a new position in Flutter Entertainment in the third quarter valued at $9,519,000. Federated Hermes Inc. purchased a new stake in Flutter Entertainment during the third quarter valued at about $169,777,000. Finally, Mutual of America Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Flutter Entertainment during the third quarter worth about $2,173,000.

Trending Headlines about Flutter Entertainment

Here are the key news stories impacting Flutter Entertainment this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Several Wall Street firms kept “buy”/”overweight” stances and continue to see meaningful upside despite trimming targets, signalling continued conviction in Flutter’s long‑term position (analysts cite competitive strengths and attractive risk/reward). TipRanks story
• Positive Sentiment: Top-line growth remains solid: revenue rose ~25% year‑over‑year in the quarter, showing demand expansion even as profitability is under pressure. Earnings press release
• Neutral Sentiment: Annual Report and Accounts 2025 published — useful for detailed financials and accounting disclosures but not market moving on its own. GlobeNewswire
• Neutral Sentiment: Some outlets note a small EPS beat versus a narrow consensus (Zacks view) but that contrasts with broader consensus misses — mixed signals on the quarter depending on which benchmark you use. Zacks
• Negative Sentiment: Disappointing Q4 results and weak FY‑2026 guidance: EPS missed broader consensus (reported $1.74 vs. an often‑cited $2.11 consensus) and revenue was below estimates; management forecasted materially softer profit growth for 2026, citing U.S. market headwinds. This guidance shortfall is the primary driver of the stock decline. Reuters
• Negative Sentiment: Operational headwinds in the U.S.: high NFL hold and promotional missteps reduced betting volumes and customer engagement, and management said customer growth moderated while market share slipped in Q4. These are concrete execution risks for FanDuel, Flutter’s largest profit driver. LegalSportsReport
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction and analyst re‑pricing: shares dropped sharply after the report and multiple brokers cut price targets (examples include Needham, Benchmark, Truist, BTIG, Citizens/JMP, Barclays and Oppenheimer), reflecting a re‑rating of near‑term earnings power. That repricing increases downside risk near term. Benzinga roundup

About Flutter Entertainment

Flutter Entertainment plc is a global sports betting and gaming company that operates a portfolio of consumer-facing brands and digital platforms. The company’s primary activities include online sports betting, casino gaming, poker, and daily fantasy sports, delivered through web and mobile applications as well as retail betting locations in select markets. Flutter focuses on product development, customer acquisition and engagement, and compliance with local gambling regulations across the jurisdictions where it operates.

Flutter’s brand portfolio includes well-known names in different regional markets, such as FanDuel in the United States, PokerStars, Betfair, Paddy Power and Sky Betting & Gaming in Europe and elsewhere.