Entain Management
Management criteria checks 0/4
Entain's CEO is Stella David, appointed in Dec 2023, has a tenure of 2.42 years. total yearly compensation is £3.30M, comprised of 24.5% salary and 75.5% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.092% of the company’s shares, worth £3.15M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 0.2 years and 2.5 years respectively.
Key information
Stella David
Chief executive officer
UK£3.3m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 24.46% |
| CEO tenure | 2.4yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.09% |
| Management average tenure | less than a year |
| Board average tenure | 2.5yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
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...Analysis Article • May 28
Entain Plc's (LON:ENT) P/S Is Still On The Mark Following 27% Share Price Bounce
Entain Plc ( LON:ENT ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 27% after a shaky period beforehand. Looking...Analysis Article • May 07
Does Entain (LON:ENT) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...Analysis Article • Apr 07
Some Confidence Is Lacking In Entain Plc (LON:ENT) As Shares Slide 31%
The Entain Plc ( LON:ENT ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial 31%. The...Analysis Article • Mar 10
Entain (LON:ENT) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.093
Entain Plc ( LON:ENT ) will pay a dividend of £0.093 on the 25th of April. This will take the dividend yield to an...
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.Analysis Article • Mar 09
Entain Plc (LON:ENT) Annual Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
Shareholders might have noticed that Entain Plc ( LON:ENT ) filed its yearly result this time last week. The early...Analysis Article • Feb 02
Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Entain (LON:ENT)
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Analysis Article • Dec 21
Entain Plc's (LON:ENT) P/S Still Appears To Be Reasonable
There wouldn't be many who think Entain Plc's ( LON:ENT ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.9x is worth a mention...Analysis Article • Dec 03
Here's Why Entain (LON:ENT) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Oct 27
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Entain (LON:ENT)
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Analysis Article • Sep 06
Entain Plc's (LON:ENT) Shares Climb 29% But Its Business Is Yet to Catch Up
Entain Plc ( LON:ENT ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 29% in the last month...Analysis Article • Aug 30
Entain (LON:ENT) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • May 27
Some Confidence Is Lacking In Entain Plc's (LON:ENT) P/S
There wouldn't be many who think Entain Plc's ( LON:ENT ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.9x is worth a mention...Analysis Article • Apr 23
Is There An Opportunity With Entain Plc's (LON:ENT) 44% Undervaluation?
Key Insights Entain's estimated fair value is UK£15.27 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Entain's UK£8.54 share...Analysis Article • Mar 10
Entain's (LON:ENT) Dividend Will Be £0.089
The board of Entain Plc ( LON:ENT ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 26th of April, with investors...Analysis Article • Mar 04
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Entain Plc (LON:ENT)?
Entain Plc ( LON:ENT ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a decent share price growth of 15% on the LSE...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | UK£3m | UK£807k | -UK£667m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -UK£608m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -UK£549m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -UK£501m |
| Dec 31 2024 | UK£3m | UK£874k | -UK£453m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -UK£414m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -UK£375m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -UK£623m |
| Dec 31 2023 | UK£2m | UK£46k | -UK£871m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -UK£680m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -UK£490m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -UK£226m |
| Dec 31 2022 | UK£155k | n/a | UK£38m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | UK£126m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | UK£214m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | UK£239m |
| Dec 31 2021 | UK£128k | n/a | UK£264m |
Compensation vs Market: Stella's total compensation ($USD4.44M) is above average for companies of similar size in the UK market ($USD3.10M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Stella's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.
CEO
Stella David (63 yo)
2.4yrs
Tenure
UK£3,299,600
Compensation
Ms. Stella Julie David, M.A. has been Chief Executive Officer of Entain Plc (formerly known as GVC Holdings PLC) since April 29, 2025. She had been Interim CEO of Entain Plc from February 11, 2025 until Ap...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Director | 2.4yrs | UK£3.30m | 0.092% £ 3.1m | |
| Executive Officer | less than a year | UK£1.83m | 0.040% £ 1.4m | |
| Co-Founder | no data | no data | no data | |
| Group CFO & Executive Director | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Chief Operating Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Product & Technology Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Head of Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Group General Counsel & Chief Customer Care Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Head of International Compliance | no data | no data | no data | |
| Head of Corporate Communications | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief People Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Head of ESG & Press Office | no data | no data | no data |
0.2yrs
Average Tenure
55yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: ENT's management team is not considered experienced ( 0.2 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Director | 5.2yrs | UK£3.30m | 0.092% £ 3.1m | |
| Group CFO & Executive Director | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 7.9yrs | UK£128.00k | 0.0023% £ 79.9k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Chair | 7.7yrs | UK£508.00k | 0.0076% £ 258.9k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 1yr | UK£73.00k | no data | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 2.5yrs | UK£136.00k | 0.0016% £ 53.3k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 3.8yrs | UK£116.00k | 0.0034% £ 115.5k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 1.8yrs | UK£140.00k | no data | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior Independent Director | 5.6yrs | UK£212.00k | no data | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 1yr | UK£76.00k | no data |
2.5yrs
Average Tenure
60yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: ENT's board of directors are not considered experienced ( 2.5 years average tenure), which suggests a new board.
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/29 11:50 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Entain Plc is covered by 33 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.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| James Rowland Clark | Barclays |
| Pravin Gondhale | Barclays |
| Jack Cummings | Berenberg |