GDEN Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of GDEN?

Mr. Terry ContrerasChief Financial Officer of Red Hawk CasinoMs. Phyllis A. GillandSenior Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Corporation Sec.Mr. Blake L. Sartini Sr.Chairman & Chief Executive OfficerMr. Charles H. ProtellPres, Chief Financial Officer & TreasurerMr. Stephen A. ArcanaExecutive Vice President & Chief Operating OfficerMr. Thomas Edwin HaasSenior Vice President & Chief Accounting OfficerMr. Blake L. Sartini IIExecutive Vice President of Operations

NASDAQ : GDEN

Golden Entertainment

$28.90

0.17+0.59%

At Close 4:00 PM

67.84

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Stock Price Today

Golden Entertainment, Inc. (GDEN) stock surged +0.59%, trading at $28.90 on NASDAQ, up from the previous close of $28.73. The stock opened at $28.45, fluctuating between $28.45 and $29.25 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

28.73

Prev. Close

756.43M

Market Cap

28.45

Day Low

131.36

P/E Ratio

0.22

EPS (TTM)

1.16

Cash Flow per Share

28.45

Open

26.17M

Number of Shares

29.25

Day High

72.84%

Free Float in %

18.78

Book Value

246.25K

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Feb 27, 2026	28.45	29.27	28.45	28.90	249.89K
Feb 26, 2026	29.16	29.16	28.29	28.73	189.56K
Feb 25, 2026	29.32	29.32	28.81	29.05	185K
Feb 24, 2026	29.14	29.18	29.02	29.16	133.87K
Feb 23, 2026	29.10	29.41	28.98	29.12	352.68K
Feb 20, 2026	28.92	29.22	28.85	29.16	181.94K
Feb 19, 2026	28.63	28.90	28.53	28.90	113.48K
Feb 18, 2026	28.80	28.87	28.60	28.66	118.95K
Feb 17, 2026	28.35	28.82	28.18	28.80	145.59K
Feb 13, 2026	28.21	28.38	28.07	28.29	137.48K
Feb 12, 2026	28.20	28.55	28.07	28.10	184.72K
Feb 11, 2026	28.20	28.40	28.03	28.16	118.83K
Feb 10, 2026	27.76	28.27	27.76	28.13	197.02K
Feb 09, 2026	27.60	28.00	27.45	27.91	111.39K
Feb 06, 2026	27.72	27.91	27.40	27.69	145.1K
Feb 05, 2026	27.65	27.72	27.44	27.58	294.41K
Feb 04, 2026	27.45	27.74	27.30	27.67	434.4K
Feb 03, 2026	26.81	27.40	26.81	27.26	250.62K
Feb 02, 2026	26.92	27.17	26.79	26.83	458.96K
Jan 30, 2026	27.05	27.05	26.71	26.92	599.96K

Contact Details

Las Vegas, NV 89118

United States

https://www.goldenent.com 702 893 7777

About Company

Golden Entertainment, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the ownership and operation of a diversified entertainment platform in the United States. The company operates through four segments: Nevada Casino Resorts, Nevada Locals Casinos, Maryland Casino Resort, and Distributed Gaming. The Nevada Casino Resorts segment comprises of destination casino resort properties that include various food and beverage outlets, entertainment venues, and other amenities. The Nevada Locals Casinos segment consists of casino properties that cater to local customers. The Maryland Casino Resort segment operates Rocky Gap casino resort, including various food and beverage outlets, signature golf course, spa, and pool. The Distributed Gaming segment operates slot machines and amusement devices in non-casino locations, such as restaurants, bars, taverns, convenience stores, liquor stores, and grocery stores. As of February 17, 2022, the company operated approximately 16,900 slots, 120 table games, and 6,200 hotel rooms; 10 casinos; and video gaming devices at 1,100 locations, as well as owned 60 traditional taverns. The company was formerly known as Lakes Entertainment, Inc. and changed its name to Golden Entertainment, Inc. in July 2015. Golden Entertainment, Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Company Overview

Golden Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:GDEN) closed at $28.90 USD, gaining $0.17 (0.59%) from the previous close of $28.73. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $19.57 and $32.74. With a market capitalization of about $756.43 million, Golden Entertainment, Inc. is classified as a small-cap and shows higher-than-market volatility (beta ~1.43). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 272.84 thousand shares, in line with its 52-week average. Headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, Golden Entertainment, Inc. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector and the Gambling, Resorts & Casinos industry. Led by CEO Blake L. Sartini, the company employs approximately 5,300 people and listed since January 04, 1999. Golden Entertainment, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the ownership and operation of a diversified entertainment platform in the United States.

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are bearishly aligned (SMA20 2.02%, SMA50 3.62%, SMA200 6.71%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 59.66 (neutral), while the ATR of 0.47 points to moderate volatility. The stock remains hovering near 52-week lows, trading -12.25% below its high and over 46.81% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 190.67 thousand shares is below the 3-month average of 260.96 thousand, indicating normal recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

Golden Entertainment, Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of -126.14, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 1.2 and a price-to-book ratio of 1.81 suggesting the stock is closer to book value. The P/FCF stands at 21.42, also above market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

Golden Entertainment, Inc. last paid a dividend of 1 per share, Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $6.64. This means the shares are trading above this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of -14.47% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of -$0.09. The next quarter is forecast at $0.18. Next year's EPS is expected at -$85.77. Analyst sentiment is neutral. Analyst rating data shows there are 6 Strong Buy ratings, 0 Buy ratings, 5 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $40.00 to $25.00. The high target offers 38.41% upside. The low target suggests -13.49% downside. The mean target is $33.45. This offers 15.74% upside. Golden Entertainment, Inc. earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended November 06, 2025, missed forecasts by 10.3%. The prior quarter beat by 21.43%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include -27.27% in August 08, 2024.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Golden Entertainment, Inc. has 26.16 million shares outstanding. The public float is 19.05 million shares, elevated short interest at 7.03% of float. This equals 1.12 million shares. The short ratio is 5.78 days. Institutional investors hold 100.02% of the float. Insiders own 27.13%. SARTINI BLAKE L holds 5.00 million shares, BERMAN LYLE has 810.64 thousand shares and Protell Charles has 643.92 thousand shares.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Golden Entertainment generated $1.05B in revenue, or $34.21 per share. Gross margin was 34.58%, operating margin 11.19%, and net profit margin 24.28%. Returns are exceptional, with ROA at 16.90% and ROE at 47.56%.
On valuation metrics, Golden Entertainment trades at a P/E of -126.14, P/S of 1.20 and P/B of 1.81. The current ratio is 1.17 and quick ratio is 1.07. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 26.03 and cash conversion cycle is 22.04 days. Debt-to-equity is 1.07, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.19.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, Golden Entertainment posted revenue of $1.05B, down slightly from $1.12B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $364.20M (margin 34.58%). Operating income was $117.89M (margin 11.2%). Net income was$255.76M (EPS $8.93).
The company ended the quarter with $157.55M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $758.19M, and net debt of $600.64M. Total assets were $1.51B, with equity of $537.73M. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $119.20M, free cash flow of $33.33M, and capital expenditures of - $85.88M.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Golden Entertainment, Inc. stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected increase of 3.7%, with price expected at $29.97 by March 13, 2026, within a range of $29.58 to $30.37 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 1.8%, reaching $29.42 by May 27, 2026, with a range of $28.16 to $30.80. 1-Year Outlook: Projected loss of -12.73%, with price at $25.22 by February 26, 2027, within a range of $24.13 to $26.19.

Key Takeaways

Golden Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:GDEN) shares are flat 2.76% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been positive over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Golden Entertainment, Inc. trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of -126.14. Analyst sentiment is mixed, with the majority of ratings in Hold territory and a mean price target of $40.90, suggesting 41.52% upside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (3.7% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (1.8% over three months), and a longer-term loss (-12.73% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Golden Entertainment, Inc. (GDEN) stock price?

Golden Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: GDEN) stock price is $28.90 in the last trading session. During the trading session, GDEN stock reached the peak price of $29.25 while $28.45 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in GDEN stock occurred in the recent session was 0.59% while the dollar amount for the price change in GDEN stock was $0.17.

GDEN's industry and sector of operation?

The NASDAQ listed GDEN is part of Gambling, Resorts & Casinos industry that operates in the broader Consumer Cyclical sector. Golden Entertainment, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of GDEN?

Mr. Terry Contreras
Chief Financial Officer of Red Hawk Casino
Ms. Phyllis A. Gilland
Senior Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Corporation Sec.
Mr. Blake L. Sartini Sr.
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Charles H. Protell
Pres, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Mr. Stephen A. Arcana
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Thomas Edwin Haas
Senior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Blake L. Sartini II
Executive Vice President of Operations

How GDEN did perform over past 52-week?

GDEN's closing price is 47.67% higher than its 52-week low of $19.57 where as its distance from 52-week high of $32.74 is -11.73%.

How many employees does GDEN have?

Number of GDEN employees currently stands at 5,300.

Link for GDEN official website?

Official Website of GDEN is: https://www.goldenent.com

How do I contact GDEN?

GDEN could be contacted at phone 702 893 7777 and can also be accessed through its website. GDEN operates from 6595 South Jones Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89118, United States.

How many shares of GDEN are traded daily?

GDEN stock volume for the day was 246.25K shares. The average number of GDEN shares traded daily for last 3 months was 272.84K.

What is the market cap of GDEN currently?

The market value of GDEN currently stands at $756.43M with its latest stock price at $28.90 and 26.17M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	5300
Beta	1.43
Sales or Revenue	$1.05B
5Y Sales Change%	0.187%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Consumer Cyclical
Industry	Gambling, Resorts & Casinos

GDEN Company Profile and Key Details

Golden Entertainment

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