Golden Entertainment, Inc.

Golden Entertainment, Inc.

GDENยทNASDAQ

$28.55

+0.0000%
Consumer CyclicalGambling, Resorts & Casinos

Golden Entertainment, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the ownership and operation of a diversified entertainment platform in the United States. The company operates through four segments: Nevada Casino Resorts, Nevada Locals Casinos, Maryland Casino Resort, and Distributed Gaming. The Nevada Casino Resorts segment comprises of destination casino resort properties that include various food and beverage outlets, entertainment venues, and other amenities. The Nevada Locals Casinos segment consists of casino properties that cater to local customers. The Maryland Casino Resort segment operates Rocky Gap casino resort, including various food and beverage outlets, signature golf course, spa, and pool. The Distributed Gaming segment operates slot machines and amusement devices in non-casino locations, such as restaurants, bars, taverns, convenience stores, liquor stores, and grocery stores. As of February 17, 2022, the company operated approximately 16,900 slots, 120 table games, and 6,200 hotel rooms; 10 casinos; and video gaming devices at 1,100 locations, as well as owned 60 traditional taverns. The company was formerly known as Lakes Entertainment, Inc. and changed its name to Golden Entertainment, Inc. in July 2015. Golden Entertainment, Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$753.69M
EPS-0.2300
P/E Ratio-118.26
Earnings Date05/14/2026
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Golden Entertainment, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that GDEN stock may see slight declines over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 28.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 28.00 to a high of 28.00.

Lowest Target
28.00
-1.93%
Consensus Target
28.00
-1.93%
Highest Target
28.00
-1.93%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 28.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 28.00 to a high of 28.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

-1.9%

Fair value territory. Stock trading near consensus target suggests limited near-term catalysts. Focus on fundamental developments.

Analyst Agreement

0.0% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Risk-Reward Profile

1.00x

Balanced risk-reward. Upside and downside potential relatively symmetric. Suitable for moderate risk tolerance with conviction in thesis.

Analyst Conviction

Moderate

Neutral sentiment. Fair value pricing with moderate agreement suggests wait-and-see approach or catalyst-driven opportunity.

Market Sentiment Insight

Efficient pricing: Stock trading at fair value with strong consensus suggests market has priced in expectations. Look for fundamental inflection points or new catalysts to drive meaningful moves.

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Golden Entertainment, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
634.91M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
658.88M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
652.80M - 663.23M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+3.8%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Golden Entertainment, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
-6.04M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
21.47M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
21.24M - 21.69M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+455.2%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Golden Entertainment, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
-0.23
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$0.72
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$0.72 - $0.73
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+414.8%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Golden Entertainment, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
21.53M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
90.03M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
89.20M - 90.63M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+318.2%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Golden Entertainment, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
111.81M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
167.16M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
165.62M - 168.26M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+49.5%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Golden Entertainment, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
218.46M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
165.80M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
164.27M - 166.90M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-24.1%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Golden Entertainment, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $2.35M worth of GDEN shares, with no selling activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

9-12 Months

Bought

440.0K

2.35M

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+2.3M

+$2.35M

Top Buyers

1
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Sartini Blake L

Director, 10 Percent Owner, Officer: Chairman And Ceo

440.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$2.35M

Top Sellers

No selling activity

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bullish

Strong bullish signal with $2.35M net buying. Insiders are aggressively accumulating shares, suggesting significant confidence in future prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

โˆž:1

Perfect buy/sell ratio. Only buying activity with zero sellingโ€”the most bullish possible insider signal.

Insider Participation

High Buying

1 insider buyers vs. 0 sellers. Broad-based buying across management team suggests widespread confidence.

Insider Activity Insight

Unanimous insider buying: Zero selling combined with active buying is rare and typically very bullish. Insiders appear to see significant upside with limited downside risk.