Flutter Rises 1.57% Amid 22.24% Volume Drop to $0.40 Billion (Rank 254th) as Earnings Beat Sparks Analyst Upgrades

On August 15, 2025, Flutter (FLUT) closed at $294.82, rising 1.57% despite a 22.24% drop in trading volume to $0.40 billion, ranking 254th in market activity. The stock’s performance followed a Q2 earnings report exceeding estimates, with revenue climbing 16% year-over-year to $4.19 billion. Analysts at Bernstein maintained a “market perform” rating, while Stifel Nicolaus and Oppenheimer upgraded price targets, signaling cautious optimism. Meanwhile, institutional investors like Prudential PLC reduced stakes by 12%, while others, including GPS Wealth Strategies, increased holdings significantly. Insider sales, including shares worth $536,242 by James Philip Bishop, added short-term volatility.

Flutter’s recent share repurchase program, authorizing $245 million in buybacks, underscored management’s confidence in undervaluation. Earnings resilience was highlighted by a 12.15% return on equity and a 2.96% net margin, outpacing expectations. Analysts noted mixed signals: while Bernstein and Hsbc Global Res maintained neutral stances, others raised price targets, reflecting divergent views on growth sustainability. The stock’s elevated beta of 2.31 and debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95 suggest exposure to market swings, though robust revenue growth and strategic buybacks may offset risks.

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