Insider Buying: PENN Entertainment Inc (PENN) CEO Acquires Shares

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On September 3, 2024, Jay Snowden, President and Chief Executive Officer of PENN Entertainment Inc (PENN, Financial), purchased 54,200 shares of the company, as reported in a recent SEC Filing. Following this transaction, the insider now owns a total of 853,045 shares of PENN Entertainment Inc.

PENN Entertainment Inc operates as an owner and manager of gaming and racing facilities and video gaming terminal operations with a focus on slot machine entertainment. The company's portfolio includes several properties across various states in the United States.

Over the past year, the insider has engaged in multiple transactions, purchasing a total of 54,200 shares and selling 172,930 shares. The recent acquisition by the insider reflects a continued interest in holding a significant stake in the company.

The insider transaction history for PENN Entertainment Inc shows a pattern of more insider buys than sells over the past year, with 6 insider buys and 2 insider sells recorded.

Shares of PENN Entertainment Inc were trading at $18.44 on the day of the insider's recent purchase. The company currently holds a market cap of approximately $2.78 billion.

According to the GF Value, the intrinsic value of PENN Entertainment Inc is estimated at $34.71 per share, suggesting that the stock is currently undervalued with a price-to-GF-Value ratio of 0.53. This valuation indicates that the stock might be a Possible Value Trap, and investors should think twice before making an investment decision.

The GF Value is calculated based on historical multiples such as price-earnings ratio, price-sales ratio, price-book ratio, and price-to-free cash flow, adjusted by a GuruFocus factor and future business performance estimates from analysts.

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This recent insider buying activity might be of interest to current and potential investors, providing insight into how insiders view the stock's valuation and future prospects.

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