Caesars Entertainment (CZR, $9.38) will reportedly announce new CEO, and consider takeover bids
Caesars Entertainment is reportedly planning to name a new CEO, according to the Wall Street Journal citing people familiar with the matter.
The casino operator is expected to name Anthony Rodio as its new chief, who’s currently the CEO of Affinity Gaming. Billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn, who owns 18% stake in Caesars, reportedly wanted to appoint Rodio.
Rodio had previously worked at Tropicana Entertainment, which was once also controlled by Icahn, as reported in the Journal.
Citing people familiar with the matter, the Journal article also suggested that Caesars is likely to announce that it has formed a board committee to work with PJT Partners bankers to weigh takeover interest. According to the Journal, some of the people said that Eldorado Resorts and Golden Nugget have shown interest in bidding for Caesars.
CZR sees MACD Histogram crosses below signal line
CZR saw its Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) turn negative on December 17, 2024. This is a bearish signal that suggests the stock could decline going forward. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 49 instances where the indicator turned negative. In of the 49 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a downward move at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on December 09, 2024. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on CZR as a result. In of 97 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where CZR declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for CZR entered a downward trend on November 29, 2024. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator demonstrates that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 2 days, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 3 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where CZR advanced for three days, in of 326 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
CZR may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. CZR’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.051) is normal, around the industry mean (12.602). P/E Ratio (11.857) is within average values for comparable stocks, (65.598). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.833) is also within normal values, averaging (1.549). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.043) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.809) is also within normal values, averaging (3.509).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. CZR’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 85, placing this stock worse than average.
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