Caesars Stock Down 45% as Fund Slashes Stake by 300,000 Shares

2026-02-20 03:33:20

On February 17, 2026, Vision One Management Partners disclosed in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing that it sold 300,000 shares of Caesars Entertainment (CZR +0.37%) for an estimated $6.74 million based on quarterly average pricing.

What happened

According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated February 17, 2026, Vision One Management Partners reduced its position in Caesars Entertainment by 300,000 shares during the fourth quarter of 2025. The estimated transaction value was $6.74 million, calculated using the average unadjusted closing price for the quarter. The fund’s quarter-end stake was 363,358 shares, valued at $8.50 million.

What else to know

Vision One Management Partners’ sale lowered its Caesars position to 4.77% of 13F AUM, down from 11.3% in the previous quarter.
Top holdings after the filing:
- NYSE: HXL: $40.36 million (22.6% of AUM)
- NYSE: NGVT: $27.09 million (15.2% of AUM)
- NYSE: TNC: $25.40 million (14.3% of AUM)
- NYSE: CC: $20.28 million (11.4% of AUM)
- NASDAQ: POWL: $19.59 million (11.0% of AUM)
As of February 18, 2026, Caesars shares were priced at $21.42, down 45.8% over the past year and underperforming the S&P 500 by 58.08 percentage points.

Company overview

Metric	Value
Revenue (TTM)	$11.37 billion
Net income (TTM)	($241.00 million)
Market capitalization	$4.46 billion
Price (as of market close February 18, 2026)	$21.42

Company snapshot

Caesars Entertainment offers casino gaming, sports betting, hotel accommodations, dining, entertainment venues, and retail operations as core products and services.
The company generates revenue primarily from gaming activities, hospitality services, and online sports betting and iGaming platforms across owned, leased, and managed properties.
It serves leisure and business travelers, gaming enthusiasts, and sports bettors across the United States, targeting both regional and destination markets.

Caesars Entertainment is a leading U.S. gaming and hospitality operator with a diversified portfolio of casinos, hotels, and entertainment venues. The company leverages its established brand and broad geographic presence to attract a wide range of customers, from casual visitors to dedicated gaming patrons. Strategic investments in digital betting platforms and property enhancements position Caesars to compete effectively within the dynamic consumer cyclical sector.

What this transaction means for investors

Caesars just delivered $11.5 billion in 2025 revenue and $3.6 billion in adjusted EBITDA, yet still reported a $502 million net loss for the year, largely because prior-year gains on asset sales did not repeat. The market has punished the stock, which is down nearly 46% over the past year, even as management expressed optimism about growth.

Against that backdrop, trimming a position that had been 11.3% of assets to 4.77% looks less like panic and more like risk management. This fund’s portfolio leans heavily toward industrial and materials names like Hexcel, Ingevity, and Chemours. Caesars was a large consumer cyclical bet, and cutting exposure after volatility fits that pattern.

Long-term investors should focus on three things. First, digital is now a real earnings driver, not a cash drain. Second, net debt remains high at roughly $11.0 billion, so deleveraging is critical. Third, the brick-and-mortar business is stable but not growing meaningfully.

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