GDEN
Signal
Bullish Setup2
Price
1
Move+0.00%Quiet session
Volume
1
Volume14.7× avgSurge — unusual activity
Technical
1
RSIRSI 60Momentum positive
PRICE
Prev Close
28.55
Open
28.60
Day Range28.55 – 28.60
28.55
28.60
52W Range19.57 – 32.74
19.57
32.74
68% of range
VOLUME & SIZE
Avg Volume
262.9K
FUNDAMENTALS
P/E Ratio
-124.1x
Not profitable
EPS (TTM)
Div Yield
No dividend
Beta
1.36
Market-like
Performance
1D
5D
1M
+1.35%
3M
+0.92%
6M
-5.24%
YTD
+5.00%
1Y
-4.16%
Best: YTD (+5.00%)Worst: 6M (-5.24%)
Quick Read
TrendInsufficient MA data
Momentum
NEUTRAL
rev -5% · 40% gross margin
Valuation
FAIR
P/E not available
Health
MODERATE
CR 1.2 · FCF $1.36/sh
Lean Bullish
Key MetricsTTM
Market Cap$753.69M
Revenue TTM$634.91M
Net Income TTM-$6.04M
Free Cash Flow$35.58M
Gross Margin39.5%
Net Margin-1.0%
Operating Margin4.7%
Return on Equity-1.4%
Return on Assets-0.6%
Debt / Equity1.40
Current Ratio1.17
EPS TTM$-0.23
Alpha SignalsFull Analysis →
What Moves This Stock

Nevada gaming revenue trends and Las Vegas visitation volumes, particularly locals market performance

Distributed gaming same-store revenue per unit and route expansion in Nevada/Montana markets

The Strat property performance including hotel occupancy, ADR, and gaming win per unit given Strip exposure

Debt refinancing activity and leverage management given 1.17x debt/equity ratio

Macro Sensitivity
Economic Cycle

high - Gaming revenue correlates strongly with discretionary consumer spending and employment levels. Distributed gaming in taverns depends on local foot traffic and disposable income for entertainment spending. Casino operations are highly sensitive to tourism spending (The Strat) and local employment/wage growth (locals properties). The -37% revenue decline and -80% net income drop suggest extreme sensitivity to recent economic conditions or structural changes.

Interest Rates

Rising rates negatively impact the business through higher debt servicing costs on the company's leveraged balance sheet (1.17x D/E) and reduced consumer discretionary spending as borrowing costs increase. Casino development and slot machine fleet refreshes require significant capital, making financing costs material. Higher rates also compress valuation multiples for gaming stocks as yield-seeking investors rotate to fixed income.

Key Risks

Online sports betting and iGaming cannibalization of physical gaming spend, particularly impacting distributed tavern gaming as mobile betting becomes ubiquitous in Nevada

Regulatory changes to Nevada gaming tax rates or distributed gaming license restrictions that could compress margins or limit route expansion

Secular decline in Las Vegas Strip visitation or shift in tourist preferences away from older properties like The Strat toward newer integrated resorts

Investor Profile

value - The 1.2x P/S and 1.7x P/B valuations combined with 5.6% FCF yield suggest deep value orientation, though recent operational deterioration (-80% earnings decline) attracts distressed/turnaround investors rather than quality value buyers. The stock likely appeals to special situations investors betting on operational recovery or asset monetization given the sharp performance decline.

Watch on Earnings
Nevada gaming revenue monthly reports from state gaming control board for market trend validationLas Vegas visitor volume and convention attendance data from LVCVA indicating tourism demandConsumer sentiment index (University of Michigan) as leading indicator for discretionary entertainment spendingHigh-yield credit spreads indicating refinancing environment and cost of capital for leveraged gaming operators
Health Radar
2 watch4 concern
21/100
Liquidity
1.17Watch
Leverage
1.40Watch
Coverage
1.0xConcern
ROE
-1.4%Concern
ROIC
2.1%Concern
Cash
$55MConcern
ANALYST COVERAGE12 analysts
BUY
-1.9%downside to target
Buy
650%
Hold
650%
6 Buy (50%)6 Hold (50%)0 Sell (0%)
Full report →
Stock Health
Composite Score
2 of 5 signals bullish
4/10
Technicals
RSI RangeRSI 60 — Bullish momentum
Volume
Volume FlowDistribution — institutional selling
Fundamentals
Last EarningsMissed estimates
Analyst ConsensusBuy
LiquidityCurrent Ratio 1.17
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Upcoming Events
EEarnings ReportMay 17, 2026
Tomorrow
DEx-Dividend DateAug 14, 2026
In 90 days
PDividend PaymentAug 27, 2026
In 103 days
Technicals
Technical SetupBULLISH
Technicals →

Trend

UptrendGolden Cross · 50D leads 200D by 4.1%

+2.1% vs SMA 50 · +6.3% vs SMA 200

Momentum

RSI60.2
Positive momentum, not extended
MACD+0.22
Above zero — bullish momentum · expanding
Market Position
Price Levels
52W High
$32.74+14.7%
Current
$28.55
EMA 50
$27.85-2.5%
EMA 200
$27.10-5.1%
52W Low
$19.57-31.5%
52-Week RangeMid-range
$19.5768th %ile$32.74
Squeeze SetupVolume-based
Distribution Pressure

Heavy distribution on elevated volume — institutions appear to be exiting. Squeeze setups unlikely while selling pressure persists.

20-Day Money Flow
Acc days:5
Dist days:3
Edge:+2 acc
Volume Context
Avg Vol (50D)405K
Recent Vol (5D)
2.2M+443%

Based on volume distribution analysis. Direct short interest data (short float %, days to cover) is not available in current data sources.

Earnings & Analysts

ANALYST ESTIMATES

Consensus of 5 analysts
Analyst revisions:EPS↓ Revised DownRevenue↓ Revised Down

Analyst consensus estimates · Actuals replace estimates as reported

YearRevenue Est.Rev GthEPS Est.EPS GthRangeAnalysts
FY2023
$829.8M
$825.3M$836.1M
$9.55
±1%
Low2
FY2024
$670.0M
$667.8M$673.4M
-19.3%$1.76-81.5%
±4%
High5
FY2025
$645.2M
$641.8M$650.2M
-3.7%$0.25-85.8%
±1%
Moderate3
Range confidence:Tight (high)ModerateWide (low)
Earnings HistoryGDEN
Last 8Q
-66.7%avg beat
Beat 2 of 8 quartersMissed 6 Estimates falling
-385%
Q2'24
-27%
Q3'24
+157%
Q4'24
-57%
Q1'25
-10%
Q2'25
+21%
Q3'25
-125%
Q4'25
-109%
Q1'26
Beat
Miss
Estimate
Deeper color = bigger beat/miss
* Negative EPS shown at reduced height
Analyst Activity
All ratings →
No recent activity
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Financials
Dividends13.13% yield
+293.6% avg annual growth
Annual Yield13.13%
Quarterly Div.$2.7500
Est. Annual / Share$11.00
FrequencyQuarterly
Q3'24
Q4'24
Q1'25
Q2'25
Q3'25
Q4'25
Q1'26
Q2'26

Dividend per payment — last 8 periods

INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP

1
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3.2M
2
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1.1M
3
CITIGROUP INC
581K
4
SYSTEMATIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LP
428K
5
GABELLI FUNDS LLC
424K
6
GLAZER CAPITAL, LLC
339K
7
GARDNER LEWIS ASSET MANAGEMENT L P
238K
8
Yakira Capital Management, Inc.
222K
News & Activity

GDEN News

20 articles · 4h ago

About

golden entertainment, inc. offers an unmatched blend of gaming diversity. through its three dynamic gaming divisions — golden casino group, pt’s entertainment group and golden route operations — the golden group of companies operates approximately 9,250 slot machines and video lottery terminals, as well as 22 table games in nevada and maryland across four casino properties, 48 taverns and approximately 670 route locations. for more information, visit www.goldenent.com

CEO
Blake Sartini
Blake L. SartiniExecutive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Charles H. ProtellPresident & Chief Financial Officer
James AdamsVice President of Corporate Finance & Treasurer
PeersConsumer Cyclical(7 companies)
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SymbolPriceDay %Mkt CapP/ERev GrwMarginELO
GDEN
$28.55+0.00%$754M-478.5%-95.2%1500
$264.14-1.15%$2.8T31.3+1237.8%1083.4%1521
$422.24-4.75%$1.6T352.3-293.1%400.1%1507
$297.51-2.25%$296.3B20.9+324.0%859.6%1477
$276.39+0.52%$196.4B22.6+372.3%3185.0%1478
$147.43+0.05%$163.2B30.2+711.9%910.0%1494
$218.42-2.32%$122.3B18.3+312.2%771.2%1489
Sector avg-1.41%79.3+312.4%1016.3%1495