Entain Plc

LSE:ENT Stock Report

Market Cap: UK£3.6b

Entain Future Growth

Future criteria checks 5/6

Entain is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 89.7% and 4.6% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 87.8% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 37.6% in 3 years.

Key information

89.7%

Earnings growth rate

87.83%

EPS growth rate

Hospitality earnings growth18.7%
Revenue growth rate4.6%
Future return on equity37.56%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated03 Jun 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update • Jun 01

ENT: Rumored Takeover Interest And Dividend Policy Will Drive Future Repricing

Analysts have trimmed their average price targets for Entain by a few pounds, with recent changes including cuts from £1,055 to £1,028 and from £1,150 to £1,100. These revisions reflect updated views on growth, margins and appropriate P/E levels, while still indicating potential upside in the stock.
Narrative Update • May 12

ENT: Rumored Interest And Dividend Policy Will Shape Future Cash Return Repricing

The analyst price target for Entain has been revised modestly lower, with a cut of £0.37 per share, as analysts factor in slightly higher discounting, more measured revenue growth assumptions, and a reduced future P/E multiple, partly balanced by a firmer profit margin outlook and a mix of recent rating and target changes across major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Entain has been mixed, with some analysts leaning more positive on execution and others taking a more cautious stance on valuation and risk.
Narrative Update • Apr 28

ENT: Future Returns Will Depend On Dividend Reliability And Execution Through Rebased Expectations

Entain's updated analyst price target has shifted from £7.09 to £6.28. Analysts point to a recalibrated fair value, a slightly higher discount rate, modestly adjusted growth and margin assumptions, and a lower future P/E multiple after a mix of recent downgrades and target changes across major banks.
Narrative Update • Apr 13

ENT: UK Gaming Tax Reset Will Shape Future Cash Return Repricing

Entain's revised analyst price target edges lower, reflecting a fair value move from about £10.35 to £9.87 as analysts recalibrate profit margin and discount rate assumptions despite mixed recent target changes across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Entain reflects a mix of optimism about underlying fundamentals and caution around execution and valuation, with several firms revising price targets and at least one downgrade on the rating side.
Narrative Update • Mar 30

ENT: Future Upside Will Depend On Dividend Support And Margin Stability

Narrative Update on Entain The analyst price target for Entain has been revised lower to reflect a reduced fair value estimate of £7.09 from £8.00, as analysts factor in lower margin and revenue growth assumptions, along with recent cuts to published targets across several firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Entain points to a more cautious tone, with several bearish analysts reducing price targets and trimming their expectations.
Narrative Update • Mar 16

ENT: Rebased Expectations Will Reward Execution On Margins And Dividend Delivery

Entain's analyst price targets have been sharply reset lower, with recent cuts from around £11.50 to as low as £1.00 per share, as analysts factor in a higher discount rate, more cautious revenue growth assumptions, a lower profit margin outlook, and a higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research shows that, while price targets have been reset sharply lower in absolute terms, some bullish analysts still see room for upside relative to current trading levels.
Narrative Update • Mar 02

ENT: Rebased Market Expectations Will Create Opportunity As Execution Improves

Narrative Update on Entain Analysts have trimmed their consolidated price target for Entain to a range of approximately £850 to £960 per share, reflecting updated views on risk, growth and margins following several target cuts and a rating change to Add from Buy. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Entain have centered on recalibrated price targets and a shift in rating, with analysts reassessing risk and execution assumptions rather than abandoning the equity story outright.
Narrative Update • Feb 16

ENT: Recent Tax Shift And Share Pullback Will Create Opportunity

We trim our Entain fair value estimate from £12.60 to £12.00, reflecting a higher discount rate, slightly lower revenue growth assumptions, and Street research in which several firms have reduced price targets and, in one case, downgraded the rating while still seeing potential value after the recent share price weakness. Analyst Commentary Street research on Entain has been mixed, but there are several clear pockets of optimism that help frame how some investors are thinking about the shares after the recent pullback and tax headlines.
Narrative Update • Feb 02

ENT: Future Upside Will Depend On UK Gaming Tax Headwinds Easing

Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Entain from £8.59 to £8.00. This change reflects lower price targets across several firms and a slightly higher discount rate as they factor in UK gaming tax changes and more measured expectations for growth and margins.
Analysis Article • Jan 26

At UK£6.72, Is Entain Plc (LON:ENT) Worth Looking At Closely?

Entain Plc ( LON:ENT ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price...
Narrative Update • Jan 19

ENT: UK Gaming Tax Reset Will Shape Future Share Rebound Potential

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Entain from £10.96 to £10.35, as recent price target cuts and uncertainty over UK tax policy temper margin and growth assumptions, even though some still see value after the share price pullback. Analyst Commentary Recent research reflects a split view on Entain, with some analysts trimming targets or downgrading ratings while others see the recent share price weakness as an entry point.
Narrative Update • Jan 05

ENT: Future Upside Will Rely On UK Gaming Tax Overreaction Easing

Analysts have adjusted their expectations for Entain, with Street price targets broadly reset in a tighter range. Changes include a revision to £8.32 from £9.17 at HSBC.
Narrative Update • Dec 19

ENT: Fair Value Will Increase As UK Tax Headwinds Are Absorbed

We increase our Entain fair value estimate from 7.55 to 8.59 per share, reflecting analysts' modestly lower but still supportive price targets in the 832 GBp to 1,300 GBp range as they balance higher UK gaming taxes against resilient long term growth expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research presents a mixed but generally cautious outlook for Entain, with several Bearish analysts highlighting rising UK tax burdens and regulatory uncertainty as key constraints on valuation.
Narrative Update • Dec 05

ENT: Upcoming UK Gaming Tax Changes Will Drive Future Share Performance

The analyst price target for Entain has been trimmed modestly, with a slightly lower fair value and revenue growth outlook partially offset by a firmer profit margin profile, as analysts factor in higher UK gaming taxes and a maturing U.S. market, yet still see value in the shares at roughly a mid single digit percentage discount to prior expectations. Analyst Commentary Street research remains broadly constructive on Entain, with several bullish analysts highlighting a more attractive entry point after the recent share price pullback, even as higher UK gaming taxes and a slowing U.S. market temper headline targets.
Narrative Update • Nov 20

ENT: Upcoming Earnings Guidance Will Drive Share Performance Amid Diverging Street Views

Entain's analyst price target has been modestly revised downward, decreasing from £11.71 to £11.63, as analysts cite mixed outlooks on profit margins and future growth potential based on recent investment research. Analyst Commentary Recent street research offers a nuanced perspective on Entain's valuation and growth trajectory, with analysts split between positive price target revisions and a degree of caution regarding long-term execution.
Narrative Update • Nov 05

ENT: Recent Earnings Guidance Expected To Drive Further Share Price Gains

Entain's consensus analyst price target saw mixed adjustments, with recent changes reflecting both increases and a notable reduction to 1,300 GBp. Analysts reassessed their outlook based on updated growth estimates and sector dynamics. Analyst Commentary Analysts recently provided updated perspectives on Entain's valuation, citing a range of factors that contributed to both upward and downward revisions to target prices.
Analysis Article • Oct 24

Is Entain (LON:ENT) A Risky Investment?

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Narrative Update • Oct 22

Analysts Adjust Entain Price Targets Amid Improved Margins and Nuanced Outlook

Entain's analyst price target has been modestly adjusted upwards, reflecting a small increase as analysts cite improving profit margins and a revised future price-to-earnings outlook in their updated valuations. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst updates for Entain reflect a mix of optimism and caution, as several firms have revised their price targets following the company’s latest performance and outlook.
Narrative Update • Oct 08

Digitalization Will Expand iGaming And Online Betting

Entain's analyst price target has been raised, increasing from £11.39 to £11.67 per share. Analysts cite improved profit margin forecasts and continued positive sentiment across major financial institutions as the reasons for this change.
Analysis Article • Oct 06

Is Entain Plc (LON:ENT) Potentially Undervalued?

Entain Plc ( LON:ENT ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price...
Narrative Update • Sep 04

Digitalization Will Expand iGaming And Online Betting

Analysts maintain a positive outlook on Entain due to improved operational performance, management execution, and favorable regulatory developments, resulting in no change to the consensus price target, which remains at £11.39. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight improved operational performance and execution driving positive momentum in core markets.
Analysis Article • Sep 02

Entain Plc (LON:ENT) Not Flying Under The Radar

It's not a stretch to say that Entain Plc's ( LON:ENT ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.1x right now seems quite...
Analysis Article • Aug 15

Entain's (LON:ENT) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Entain Plc's ( LON:ENT ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to £0.098 on 29th of...
Analysis Article • Jul 25

Entain Plc's (LON:ENT) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 51% Above Its Share Price

Key Insights The projected fair value for Entain is UK£14.84 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...
Analysis Article • Jul 08

We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Entain (LON:ENT)

Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? In a perfect world...
Analysis Article • Jun 23

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Entain Plc (LON:ENT)?

While Entain Plc ( LON:ENT ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention from a...
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New Narrative • Mar 09

Technology And Marketing Investments Will Increase Market Share In UK, Brazil, And US

Strategic focus on key markets and operational improvements are set to boost revenue growth and enhance margins and customer retention.

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

LSE:ENT - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (GBP Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20286,05125654577415
12/31/20275,80017637463319
12/31/20265,56719035157219
12/31/20255,259-667215554N/A
9/30/20255,212-608238566N/A
6/30/20255,165-549260579N/A
3/31/20255,127-501271579N/A
12/31/20245,089-453281579N/A
9/30/20245,001-414189475N/A
6/30/20244,912-37598370N/A
3/31/20244,841-623143409N/A
12/31/20234,770-871188448N/A
9/30/20234,675-680277526N/A
6/30/20234,580-490366604N/A
3/31/20234,438-226397622N/A
12/31/20224,29738428640N/A
9/30/20224,227126491701N/A
6/30/20224,158214554763N/A
3/31/20223,994239505697N/A
12/31/20213,830264456632N/A
9/30/20213,792211509678N/A
6/30/20213,754158563725N/A
3/31/20213,658125555718N/A
12/31/20203,56292546710N/A
6/30/20203,371-126320488N/A
3/31/20203,475-135289463N/A
12/31/20193,578-144258437N/A
9/30/20193,606-166N/A444N/A
6/30/20193,611-178N/A451N/A
3/31/20193,273-120N/A374N/A
12/31/20182,935-62N/A297N/A
9/30/20182,22826N/A228N/A
6/30/20181,521115N/A160N/A
3/31/20181,15547N/A155N/A
12/31/2017790-21N/A149N/A
6/30/2017674-101N/A79N/A
3/31/2017642-123N/A45N/A
12/31/2016618-148N/A12N/A
9/30/2016577-93N/A-4N/A
6/30/2016425-64N/A-19N/A
3/31/2016298-20N/A6N/A
12/31/201518218N/A28N/A
9/30/201517924N/AN/AN/A
6/30/201517028N/A37N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: ENT is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered faster growth than the savings rate (3.4%).

Earnings vs Market: ENT is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered above average market growth.

High Growth Earnings: ENT is expected to become profitable in the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: ENT's revenue (4.6% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the UK market (4.5% per year).

High Growth Revenue: ENT's revenue (4.6% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: ENT's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (37.6%)

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/03 17:42
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/03 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Entain Plc is covered by 30 analysts. 19 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
James Rowland ClarkBarclays
Pravin GondhaleBarclays
Jack CummingsBerenberg