Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) is a global gaming and hospitality company with a portfolio spanning casinos, resorts, and digital betting platforms. Shares recently traded around $24 per share, giving Caesars a market value of roughly $4.9 billion.
The stock has struggled over the past year, with shares down about 29%, as investors weigh high leverage, modest near-term growth expectations, and execution risk across both physical and digital operations. Looking at who owns Caesars and how insiders have been trading helps show how large investors may be positioning today.
Who Are Caesars’ Top Shareholders?
Caesars’ shareholder base is led by large institutional managers. Many appear to be adjusting exposure rather than holding steady, which suggests investors are still debating the company’s longer-term earnings durability and balance sheet trajectory.
- The Vanguard Group: 20,650,564 shares (10.12%), ~$495.2M value. Reduced holdings by 2,446,399 shares (10.59%).
- Capital World Investors: 16,193,070 shares (7.93%), ~$388.3M value. Added 3,716,148 shares (29.78%).
- Capital Research Global Investors: 15,317,941 shares (7.50%), ~$367.3M value. Reduced holdings by 4,663,392 shares (23.34%).
- Cohen & Steers Capital Management: 15,026,747 shares (7.36%), ~$360.3M value. Added 825,681 shares (5.81%).
- BlackRock Institutional Trust Company: 8,759,755 shares (4.29%), ~$210.1M value. Reduced holdings by 1,477,102 shares (14.43%).
- Janus Henderson Investors: 7,346,298 shares (3.60%), ~$176.2M value. Reduced holdings by 780,398 shares (9.60%).
- State Street Investment Management: 6,480,490 shares (3.18%), ~$155.4M value. Reduced holdings by 1,089,332 shares (14.39%).
- Goldman Sachs & Company: 5,680,705 shares (2.78%), ~$136.2M value. Added 5,411,685 shares.
- BofA Global Research (US): 5,582,971 shares (2.74%), ~$133.9M value. Added 4,859,138 shares.
- Davenport Asset Management: 4,320,758 shares (2.12%), ~$103.6M value. Added 123,865 shares (2.95%).
The mix of trimming and aggressive additions suggests Caesars remains investable for some institutions at current prices, while others appear more cautious, which helps explain the uneven sentiment around the stock for investors.
Hedge Fund Highlights
One notable move last quarter came from AQR Capital Management, founded by Cliff Asness, which sharply increased its Caesars position by over 5,900%. The firm now holds roughly $24 million value in the stock, which looks like a meaningful shift after previously minimal exposure.
Tudor Investment Corp, led by Paul Tudor Jones, also boosted its Caesars stake by more than 4,200%, bringing its position to about $19 million value. The increase suggests the firm may be viewing Caesars as offering a more attractive risk-reward setup at current price levels.
D. E. Shaw & Co., founded by David Shaw, raised its Caesars holdings by roughly 900%, now controlling around $6 million value in shares. While still modest relative to the firm’s overall portfolio, the move appears directionally constructive.
Schonfeld Strategic Advisors, founded by Steven Schonfeld, increased its Caesars position by more than 650%, lifting its exposure to approximately $2.5 million value. The size remains small, but the jump suggests growing interest rather than passive positioning for investors.
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Caesars’ Recent Insider Activity
Insider filings show a cluster of transactions earlier in the year, largely centered around sales at higher price levels, alongside several smaller director purchases.
- Bonnie Susan Biumi (Director): Bought ~$18.7K at $18.69.
- Donald R. Kornstein (Director): Bought ~$108K at $27.00.
- David P. Tomick (Director): Bought ~$61.7K at $33.36.
- Thomas R. Reeg (Officer & Director): Sold ~$530K at $34.87.
- Anthony L. Carano (Officer): Sold ~$238K at $34.87.
- Gary L. Carano (Officer & Director): Sold ~$44K at $34.87.
- Edmund L. Quatmann Jr. (Officer): Sold ~$91K at $34.87.
- Stephanie D. Lepori (Officer): Sold ~$83K at $34.87.
- Bret Yunker (Officer): Sold ~$203K at $34.87.
- Josh Jones (Officer): Sold ~$37K at $34.87.
Several insiders also recorded share receipts at $0 on the same dates, which appear tied to equity compensation or vesting, though this cannot be confirmed. Overall, insider activity looks tilted toward selling near prior highs, which may reflect personal portfolio management rather than a definitive view on Caesars’ long-term prospects for investors.
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What the Ownership & Insider Trade Data Tell Us
Caesars’ ownership profile reflects a company still in transition. Large institutions remain heavily involved, but many are trimming exposure as leverage and earnings visibility remain key questions. Hedge fund activity points to selective accumulation rather than broad conviction, while insider trades appear cautious after earlier strength in the stock price.
Taken together, the data suggests Caesars is viewed as a company with meaningful asset value and upside potential, but one where investors remain measured until balance sheet progress and earnings consistency become clearer for investors.
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