PENN Entertainment 株価情報 (NASDAQ: PENN)

PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) 株価情報

PENN Entertainment

Penn Entertainment's origins date back to its 1972 racetrack opening in Pennsylvania. Today, Penn operates 43 properties across 20 states and 12 brands, including Hollywood Casino and Ameristar. Land-based casinos represented 85% of total sales in 2024; 15% was from the interactive segment, which includes sports, iGaming, and media revenue. The retail portfolio generates mid-30s EBITDAR margins and helps position the company to obtain licenses for the digital wagering markets. Additionally, Penn's media assets, theScore and ESPN (starting with its partnership launch in November 2023), provide access to sports betting/iGaming technology and clientele, helping it form a leading digital position.

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Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust 7 3/8 % Cum Red Perp Pfd Shs Series -B-

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PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust 8.125% Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest

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PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust 8.00% Series B Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust 6.75% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest

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PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust 8.50% Senior Notes due 2028

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PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 1.09% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.45%. Currently, PENN Entertainment has a market capitalization of $2.62 billion. 
Buying $100 In PENN: If an investor had bought $100 of PENN stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $200.12 today based on a price of $17.10 for PENN at the time of writing.
<h3>PENN Entertainment's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741995008_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In PENN Entertainment 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
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<thead>
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>128.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$170.5K</td>
<td>349</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HSAI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$41.6K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>814</td>
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<td>CAVA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$41.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>696</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$110.6K</td>
<td>352</td>
<td>434</td>
</tr>
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<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>410</td>
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<td>ABNB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$57.7K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>407</td>
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<td>CVNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$41.0K</td>
<td>13.6K</td>
<td>253</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ULTA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$108.9K</td>
<td>325</td>
<td>245</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PENN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$45.9K</td>
<td>275</td>
<td>224</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 380 contract(s) at a $245.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $75.0 per contract. There were 4610 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 128596 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 154 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1550 contract(s) at a $28.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $170.5K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 349 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1550 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HSAI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSAI#NASDAQ">HSAI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 34 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 203 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 35 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.6K, with a price of $205.0 per contract. There were 2848 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 814 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAVA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 98 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 89 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.2K, with a price of $463.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 696 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 461 day(s) on June 18, 2026. Parties traded 123 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $110.6K, with a price of $900.0 per contract. There were 352 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 434 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 98 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.0K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 3014 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 410 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ABNB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 308 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.7K, with a price of $2310.0 per contract. There were 1540 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 407 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 36 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.0K, with a price of $1140.0 per contract. There were 13692 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 253 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ULTA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 99 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $108.9K, with a price of $1100.0 per contract. There were 325 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 245 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PENN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 126 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 121 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.9K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 275 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 224 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
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PENN Entertainment's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NYSE">PENN</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.04% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 16.36 million shares sold short, which is 12.14% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.73 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>PENN Entertainment Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741352428_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for PENN Entertainment has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing PENN Entertainment's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, PENN Entertainment's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.53%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Peering Into PENN Entertainment's Recent Short Interest

Mizuho analyst Ben Chaiken maintains PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $24 to $25.

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Mizuho Maintains Outperform on PENN Entertainment, Raises Price Target to $25

Wells Fargo analyst Daniel Politzer maintains PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $20 to $24.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on PENN Entertainment, Raises Price Target to $24

Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey reiterates PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) from Hold to Hold.

Reiteration

Benchmark Reiterates Hold on PENN Entertainmentto Hold

In the latest quarter, 5 analysts provided ratings for PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for PENN Entertainment, revealing an average target of $24.2, a high estimate of $27.00, and a low estimate of $21.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 8.04% increase from the previous average price target of $22.40.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740765643_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The perception of PENN Entertainment by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Chad Beynon</td>
<td>Macquarie</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bernie McTernan</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Wieczynski</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Katz</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Greff</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to PENN Entertainment. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of PENN Entertainment compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of PENN Entertainment's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of PENN Entertainment's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PENN/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on PENN Entertainment analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About PENN Entertainment</h2>
Penn Entertainment's origins date back to its 1972 racetrack opening in Pennsylvania. Today, Penn operates 43 properties across 20 states and 12 brands, including Hollywood Casino and Ameristar. Land-based casinos represented 89% of total sales in 2023; 11% was from the interactive segment, which includes sports, iGaming, and media revenue. The retail portfolio generates mid-30s EBITDAR margins and helps position the company to obtain licenses for the digital wagering markets. Additionally, Penn's media assets, theScore and ESPN (starting with its partnership launch in November 2023), provide access to sports betting/iGaming technology and clientele, helping it form a leading digital position.
<h3>Financial Insights: PENN Entertainment</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: PENN Entertainment's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 1.22%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: PENN Entertainment's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of -2.24%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of -1.2%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): PENN Entertainment's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -0.24%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: PENN Entertainment's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 3.69, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Expert Outlook: PENN Entertainment Through The Eyes Of 5 Analysts

Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon maintains PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $26 price target.

Macquarie Maintains Outperform on PENN Entertainment, Maintains $26 Price Target

Needham analyst Bernie McTernan maintains PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $26 to $25.

Needham Maintains Buy on PENN Entertainment, Lowers Price Target to $25

PENN Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) reported fourth-quarter financial results before the market open on Thursday. Here&#8217;s a look at the key details <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b44002385/penn-entertainment-inc-reports-fourth-quarter-results">from the quarter</a>.
<ul>
<li>Q4 Revenue: $1.67 billion, versus <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">estimates</a> of $1.68 billion</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Q4 Adjusted EPS: Loss of 44 cents, versus estimates for a loss of 38 cents</li>
</ul>
Property level revenue totaled $1.4 billion and interactive segment revenue came in at $275 million in the fourth quarter. The company said it ended the quarter with $706.6 million in cash and cash equivalents and $1.7 billion in total liquidity. 
&#8220;PENN&#8217;s&nbsp;fourth quarter&nbsp;property-level operating results reflect solid performance, as properties not impacted by new supply generated nearly&nbsp;3%&nbsp;year-over-year revenue growth,&#8221; said Jay Snowden, president and CEO of Penn Entertainment.
&#8220;Despite well-known, customer friendly sports betting outcomes during the quarter, our Interactive segment delivered significant year-over-year improvements in revenue and Adjusted EBITDA driven by our disciplined promotional strategies and accelerated growth in our online Casino business.&#8221;
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Penn announced that it plans to repurchase at least $350 million of its common stock in 2025. 
The company noted that its four retail growth projects remain on budget and on track, with the new Hollywood Casino in Joliet expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2025. 
PENN Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/penn">Penn Entertainment shares</a> were up 1.62% at $20.74 at the time of publication Thursday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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PENN Entertainment Misses Q4 Earnings Estimates: The Details

New Jersey's latest budget proposal could shake up the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports-betting">online sports betting (OSB)</a> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming">and iGaming landscape</a>. 
JPMorgan analyst Joseph Greff is ringing the alarm. Governor Phil Murphy's fiscal year 2026 budget plan includes a tax rate hike for OSB and iGaming operators, jumping to 25% from 13% and 15%, respectively.
While this isn't a done deal — last year's proposed increase to 30% failed — the governor's endorsement raises the odds of some form of tax bump passing this time.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">DraftKings Feels The Heat</h2>
If implemented by July 2025, Greff estimates that DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>) could take a $52 million to $57 million EBITDA hit next year. That's roughly 5% to 6% of its projected 2025 EBITDA midpoint of $950 million — no small change.
Investors may recall DraftKings already bracing for a $50 million hit in the second half of 2024 due to Illinois' tax hike. This latest proposal would add another hurdle for the sports betting giant.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other Operators In The Crosshairs</h2>
It's not just DraftKings feeling the squeeze. 
BetMGM, a subsidiary of MGM Resorts International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>), could see a $35 million to $39 million EBITDA impact.
On the other hand, Caesars Digital, a unit of Caesars Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>) and PENN Entertainment Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) Penn Interactive would take smaller, yet still noticeable, hits of $15 million to $16 million and $3 million to $4 million, respectively.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Investor Implications: Who Comes Out On Top?</h2>
While tax increases are never welcome news, Greff suggests that the biggest players — like DraftKings and BetMGM — are best positioned to weather the storm. Their scale and brand power provide some cushion against regulatory shifts.
Additionally, states looking to plug budget gaps could accelerate iGaming legislation, potentially creating new market opportunities. For investors, keeping an eye on legislative developments in New Jersey and beyond could be key to navigating the evolving regulatory landscape.
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New Jersey's Tax Hike Gambit: DraftKings, BetMGM Brace For Impact

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PENN Entertainment Q4 2024 Adj. EPS $(0.44) Misses $(0.38) Estimate, Sales $1.669B Miss $1.681B Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For February 27, 2025

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$29.1K</td>
<td>21.1K</td>
<td>86.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>7.0K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LGIH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$140.0K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BROS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$260.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>901</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PENN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$31.6K</td>
<td>137</td>
<td>772</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$105.9K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td>732</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PVH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$75.8K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>323</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$423.7K</td>
<td>18.5K</td>
<td>299</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLNT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$26.4K</td>
<td>744</td>
<td>260</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CPRI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$40.1K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>236</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on February 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 37 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.1K, with a price of $790.0 per contract. There were 21136 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 86412 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 24 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 75 contract(s) at a $215.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 7042 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3227 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LGIH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LGIH#NASDAQ">LGIH</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 80 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $140.0K, with a price of $140.0 per contract. There were 2348 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1122 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BROS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BROS#NYSE">BROS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 24 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $260.0K, with a price of $520.0 per contract. There were 1649 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 901 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PENN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 24 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 266 contract(s) at a $21.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 24 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.6K, with a price of $119.0 per contract. There were 137 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 772 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 325 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 732 contract(s) at a $28.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 26 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $105.9K, with a price of $145.0 per contract. There were 5427 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 732 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PVH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 24 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 323 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 35 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $75.8K, with a price of $235.0 per contract. There were 1962 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 323 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 689 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $423.7K, with a price of $2825.0 per contract. There were 18591 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 299 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLNT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLNT#NYSE">PLNT</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 24 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 49 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.4K, with a price of $540.0 per contract. There were 744 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 260 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CPRI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPRI#NYSE">CPRI</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 325 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $17.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.1K, with a price of $201.0 per contract. There were 1138 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 236 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Analysts are weighing in on which sportsbooks stand to gain from Super Bowl LIX and whether <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/25/02/43480342/chiefs-chase-historic-super-bowl-three-peat-and-nba-legend-stands-to-gain">a Kansas City Chiefs </a>three-peat would be a win or loss for the industry.
Super Bowl LIX Winners: Bank of America said the Chiefs winning and less than 48.5 points being scored<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/super-bowl"> in Super Bowl LIX </a>could be the perfect formula for sportsbooks.
The prediction comes with most sportsbooks having the Chiefs as a 1.5-point favorite, among the low favorites in Super Bowl history, with an average of three points in the last 10 games.
Data tracked from BetMGM, which is a joint venture from MGM Resorts International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>) and Entain, shows that bettors favor the Eagles moneyline and spread based on both handle and the number of bets at 53% and 55% respectively. For the over/under, around 84% of the handle and 78% of the bets are on the over at BetMGM.
Bank of America said the caution from some sportsbooks, including BetMGM, is there is a large liability of futures bets from earlier in the season on the Chiefs winning the Super Bowl.
Overall, a total of $1.4 billion is expected to be bet on Super Bowl LIX according to the American Gaming Association, which would be in line with last year's total.
The Super Bowl is important for customer acquisition, Bank of America said in their new note. Among the companies with promotions for new customers are DraftKings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLUT#NYSE">FLUT</a>) brand FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>). ESPN Bet from Penn Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPNN#NASDAQ">EPNN</a>) is also listed in the promotions.
"Since the game is being held at the Caesars Superdome, the Caesars brand will likely get a lot of airtime, and the newly renovated New Orleans casino should benefit from increased activity around the game."
DraftKings will not have a Super Bowl LIX commercial while FanDuel will.
Bank of America also said that sportsbooks are again leaning into the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce relationship, which may have boosted viewership for last year's Super Bowl.
Sportsbooks have Swiftie Specials bets and FanDuel even offers a Swift bingo card. In Canada, BetMGM customers can bet on if Kelce and Swift will get engaged after Super Bowl LIX at odds of +800.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/25/02/43560232/super-bowl-lix-commercials-ai-celebs-muppets-warren-buffett-linked-brand-take-the-spotlight">Super Bowl LIX Commercials: AI, Celebs, Muppets, Warren Buffett-Linked Brand Take The Spotlight</a>
Needham on DraftKings: Needham analyst Bernie McTernan reiterated a Buy rating and $60 price target on DraftKings ahead of Super Bowl LIX.
The analyst lowers fourth quarter estimates due to the already "widely known" customer-friendly outcomes for NFL games.
"For Super Bowl promos, we are seeing more jackpot promos with others following DKNG's King of the Court/King of the Endzone," McTernan said.
The analyst said DraftKings has been offering happy hour promotions that could increase betting volume in the days ahead of Super Bowl LIX.
For DraftKings, the biggest Super Bowl LIX liability could be the over 48.5 points with 84% of the handle, McTernan added.
"We do not think the winner of the game will have a major impact for the books. We note, it looks like sharps are leaning towards Chiefs ML and Eagles spread from looking at percent of handle relative to the percent of books."
DKNG Price Action: DraftKings stock is down 0.2% to $42.36 on Friday versus a 52-week trading range of $28.69 to $49.57.
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/25/02/43566535/super-bowl-indicator-why-wall-street-is-rooting-for-this-team-in-chiefs-vs-eagles-matchup">EXCLUSIVE: Super Bowl LIX Viewers More Excited About NFL Game, Kendrick Lamar, Commercials Or Taylor Swift? 63% Say…</a></li>
</ul>
Photo: kovop/Shutterstock.com

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Why Sportsbooks Like DraftKings May Favor Low-Scoring Super Bowl LIX

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in PENN usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 9 extraordinary options activities for PENN Entertainment. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 22% leaning bullish and 66% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $103,155, and 6 are calls, amounting to $333,647.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $20.0 to $35.0 for PENN Entertainment over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of PENN Entertainment stands at 3047.89, with a total volume reaching 11,144.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in PENN Entertainment, situated within the strike price corridor from $20.0 to $35.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>PENN Entertainment Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738944064_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PENN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$1.33</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$0.85</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$85.0K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PENN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$1.64</td>
<td>$1.63</td>
<td>$1.63</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$81.5K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>618</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PENN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$0.0</td>
<td>$1.3</td>
<td>$20.50</td>
<td>$68.2K</td>
<td>861</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PENN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$43.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>135</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PENN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$0.42</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>$0.16</td>
<td>$21.50</td>
<td>$37.8K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About PENN Entertainment</h3>
Penn Entertainment's origins date back to its 1972 racetrack opening in Pennsylvania. Today, Penn operates 43 properties across 20 states and 12 brands, including Hollywood Casino and Ameristar. Land-based casinos represented 89% of total sales in 2023; 11% was from the interactive segment, which includes sports, iGaming, and media revenue. The retail portfolio generates mid-30s EBITDAR margins and helps position the company to obtain licenses for the digital wagering markets. Additionally, Penn's media assets, theScore and ESPN (starting with its partnership launch in November 2023), provide access to sports betting/iGaming technology and clientele, helping it form a leading digital position.
<h3>Where Is PENN Entertainment Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 848,831, the PENN's price is up by 1.43%, now at $21.26. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 20 days.</li>
</ul>
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Check Out What Whales Are Doing With PENN

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
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<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>9.6K</td>
<td>52.5K</td>
</tr>
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<td>LCID</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>25.8K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$84.0K</td>
<td>446</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PENN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$20.50</td>
<td>$29.9K</td>
<td>754</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$54.6K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$260.0K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PTON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$46.5K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MBLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$826.6K</td>
<td>58</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GRPN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$11.50</td>
<td>$101.9K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$135.6K</td>
<td>732</td>
<td>700</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on February 7, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $380.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.2K, with a price of $176.0 per contract. There were 9612 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 52533 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LCID (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 134 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 2500 contract(s) at a $2.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.0K, with a price of $20.0 per contract. There were 25897 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10062 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 8 day(s) on February 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $235.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $84.0K, with a price of $79.0 per contract. There were 446 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2138 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PENN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on February 7, 2025. Parties traded 1302 contract(s) at a $20.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.9K, with a price of $23.0 per contract. There were 754 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2001 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 225 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 130 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.6K, with a price of $420.0 per contract. There were 1526 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1849 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 15 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $275.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $260.0K, with a price of $520.0 per contract. There were 2210 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1749 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PTON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTON#NASDAQ">PTON</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 29 day(s) on March 7, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.5K, with a price of $93.0 per contract. There were 2825 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1629 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MBLY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 708 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 1620 contract(s) at a $22.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 48 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $826.6K, with a price of $510.0 per contract. There were 58 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1620 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GRPN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRPN#NASDAQ">GRPN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 36 day(s) on March 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 927 contract(s) at a $11.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $101.9K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 1574 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 43 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 51 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $135.6K, with a price of $2660.0 per contract. There were 732 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 700 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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