Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) Price Target Lowered to $150.00 at Needham & Company LLC

Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) had its price target decreased by stock analysts at Needham & Company LLC from $300.00 to $150.00 in a report issued on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Needham & Company LLC’s target price would indicate a potential upside of 22.13% from the stock’s current price.

Several other research firms have also issued reports on FLUT. Benchmark decreased their target price on Flutter Entertainment from $310.00 to $285.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, December 1st. Citizens Jmp reduced their price objective on shares of Flutter Entertainment from $313.00 to $275.00 and set a “market outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Texas Capital upgraded shares of Flutter Entertainment to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Citigroup reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Flutter Entertainment in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Finally, Truist Financial set a $260.00 price target on shares of Flutter Entertainment in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Flutter Entertainment presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $255.60.

Flutter Entertainment Stock Up 2.5%

Shares of Flutter Entertainment stock opened at $122.82 on Friday. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $176.64 and a 200 day simple moving average of $225.04. The stock has a market cap of $21.52 billion, a PE ratio of -94.48, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.25 and a beta of 1.88. The company has a quick ratio of 0.96, a current ratio of 0.96 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.27. Flutter Entertainment has a 12 month low of $114.74 and a 12 month high of $313.68.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Flutter Entertainment

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB grew its position in Flutter Entertainment by 219.4% in the fourth quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 115 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 79 shares in the last quarter. JFS Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Flutter Entertainment during the 3rd quarter worth about $27,000. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT lifted its position in Flutter Entertainment by 1,685.7% during the 4th quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT now owns 125 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 118 shares in the last quarter. JCIC Asset Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Flutter Entertainment during the 3rd quarter worth about $32,000. Finally, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp bought a new position in shares of Flutter Entertainment in the 3rd quarter valued at about $34,000.

More Flutter Entertainment News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Revenue and scale: Q4 revenue rose ~24.9% year‑over‑year and management reported substantial adjusted EBITDA for 2025, highlighting ongoing top-line expansion and cash‑generation potential. MarketBeat Q4 transcript
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst backing: Needham reiterated a Buy on Flutter, arguing near‑term U.S. headwinds are offset by long‑term competitive positioning and a favorable risk/reward for patient investors. TipRanks: Needham revisit
• Positive Sentiment: Minor EPS beat vs one estimate: Some outlets noted a small beat to a Zacks estimate (reported EPS $1.74 vs Zacks $1.72), which points to mixed reception of the quarter depending on benchmark used. Zacks earnings note
• Neutral Sentiment: Formal filings: The company published its 2025 Annual Report and Accounts (routine disclosure; useful for deeper due diligence). GlobeNewsWire: Annual Report
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst price target moves: Oppenheimer lowered its price target (but kept an Outperform rating), signaling differing views among brokers about timing of recovery versus long‑term upside. Benzinga note
• Negative Sentiment: Weak 2026 guidance: Management forecast modest profit growth and set FY‑2026 revenue guidance below consensus (company cited ~$18.4B vs street ~19.2B), driving most of the selloff as investors re‑price near‑term earnings expectations. Reuters: weak guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction and price action: Shares plunged after hours on the guidance miss and hit 52‑week lows as traders focused on the outlook rather than the growth figures. Proactive: shares tumble 12%
• Negative Sentiment: U.S. operating headwinds: FanDuel reported slower betting activity partly due to a high NFL hold and competitive promotional dynamics; management said customer growth moderated and market share slipped in Q4. Legal Sports Report: high NFL hold
• Negative Sentiment: Margin and cost pressure: The company flagged that 2025 was cost‑heavy and that profitability will be muted in 2026 as it balances growth investment and customer economics. SBC News: profit hit

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.