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Investors interested in stocks from the Gaming sector have probably already heard of PENN Entertainment (PENN) and Take-Two Interactive (TTWO). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
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PENN Entertainment (PENN) reached a pivotal earnings inflection in Q2 2026, signaling a meaningful turnaround. PENN delivered strong Q2 2026 results: revenue up 5.2%, net income positive at $32.6M, and adjusted EBITDA up 32.4%. I see PENN's future strength in refocusing on its extensive brick-and-mortar casino portfolio rather than chasing online gaming.
PENN Entertainment remains a Hold with an $18 price target due to mixed earnings and limited valuation upside versus peers. The retail segment showed solid Q2 growth, with adjusted EBITDAR up 5.6% year-over-year and regional strength in the Midwest and West. Interactive segment profitability is improving, but revenue growth has slowed sharply, raising concerns about long-term competitiveness and leverage reduction.
Vornado chairman Steve Roth declared a “victory lap” for both PENN 1 and sister property PENN 2 across from Madison Square Garden.
PENN's 48.6% six-month rally reflects stronger retail execution, new-property momentum and a sharp improvement in Interactive profitability.
PENN's new casino projects are boosting revenues, while further developments could extend growth through 2030.
VNO's New York office occupancy hit 92.2% in the second quarter, up 550 basis points year-over-year, with guidance to exceed 93% by the end of fiscal year 2026. Leasing spreads remain positive, with a positive GAAP mark-to-market of 7.7% and revenue growing by 4.7% over its year-ago comp. VNO trades at 13.2x annualized FFO, below mid-cap REIT peers, suggesting possible further upside as pipeline conversion continues.
PENN Entertainment NASDAQ: PENN reported record second-quarter retail revenue and raised its full-year outlook for the segment, while management said its interactive business continued to narrow losses through lower marketing spending, cost efficiencies and growth in online casino operations.