Bally\'s Corp logo

Bally\'s Corp(BALY)

upturn advisory logo
EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
Consider higher Upturn Star rating
BUY for 21 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-3.79% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$13.47
10/26/2026
(24-hour delay)

Advisory History & Simulated Performance *

*as per simulation (see disclosures)
  • ALL
  • 1Y
  • 1M
  • 1W
  • BUY Advisory
  • SELL Advisory (Profit)
  • SELL Advisory (Loss)
  • Profit
  • Loss
  • PASS (Skip)
Upturn Stock price based on last close iconStock price based on last close
Simulated performance—not actual client returns. Excludes advisory subscription fees, trading commissions, and taxes, which would reduce returns. Results depend on calculation assumptions and do not guarantee future outcomes. See Disclosures for full methodology, assumptions, and limitations.

Advisory Performance History (Simulated)Advisory Performance History info

Simulated performance—not actual client returns. Excludes advisory subscription fees, trading commissions, and taxes, which would reduce returns. Results depend on calculation assumptions and do not guarantee future outcomes. See Disclosures for full methodology, assumptions, and limitations.

Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BALY

10/26/2026: BALY (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Bally's Corporation is a hybrid gaming company operating a portfolio of regional land-based casinos alongside a global digital sports betting and iGaming platform. Its primary strengths lie in its diversified physical assets and proprietary digital technology gained through strategic acquisitions. The main growth story hinges on successfully scaling its digital interactive division and executing major projects like the Chicago casino. However, the company faces notable risks, including high debt levels, fierce competition from dominant digital platforms, and the regulatory uncertainty of the gaming sector. The stock may suit growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance who are looking for long-term development catalysts while monitoring debt reduction progress.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company is in an aggressive growth phase, but execution risks regarding profitability persist.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock often lacks consistent bullish technical trends required for momentum strategies.
Value investorMixed fitValuation fluctuates significantly based on debt levels and growth sentiment rather than stable P/E multiples.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a regular dividend as it prioritizes growth and debt servicing.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh leverage and the volatile nature of the gaming industry create high risk for conservative investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to large swings based on sector news and macro sentiment.
Valuation riskMedium / highDebt levels heavily influence how the equity is valued by the market.
Competition risk (Digital Gaming)HighBally's faces significant competition from well-funded giants in the online space.
Business qualityMediumWhile the physical assets provide stability, the digital business is still evolving in terms of quality and scale.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not expect income, as capital is retained for expansion.
Execution riskHighThe complexity of integrating multiple acquisitions remains a key execution hurdle.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 29.32%
Avg. Invested days 54
Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating
Upturn Advisory Rating upturn star rating icon
Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 2.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 3.0
Upturn Profits based on simulation icon Profits based on simulation
Upturn last close icon Last Close 10/26/2026

Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
BALY receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft quantitative characteristics, and soft analyst coverage.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
BALY has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-23.5%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -10.4%), moderate revenue growth (+8.4%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
BALY's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 41.9% of revenue). Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is BALY's strongest growth driver at +8.4% FY2025 versus FY2024 (moderate, 3 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-23.5%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-221.0%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 75.5% and approximately 23.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 12.50% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Standard General LP 64.36%
Whitefort Capital Management, LP. 4.77%
BlackRock Inc 1.31%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 1.08%
Sessa Capital, L.P 0.89%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
BALY generates approximately $430 of gross profit, $11 of operating income, and $-104 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Negative free cash flow explains the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -7.22% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
BALY has a High Volatility Profile profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 699.51M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 9.67
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 9.67
Volume (30-day avg) 116.4K shares
Beta 2.05
52 Weeks Range 8.44 - 19.77
Updated Date 10/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 8.44 - 19.77
Updated Date 10/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -11.84

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Land-Based CasinosRevenue from slot machines, table games, hotel stays, and food/beverage at physical locations.This is the 'bread and butter' stable cash-flow portion of the business.
Interactive/DigitalOnline sports betting and iGaming revenue from platforms like Bally Bet and international operations.This is the high-growth, high-cost sector meant to scale the user base.
Geography: North AmericaPrimary operations located in the United States.The main market for future growth is driven by US state-by-state legalization.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Advertisement

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 45.87
Enterprise Value 6.14B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.24
Enterprise Value 6.14B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.24
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.26
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 71.87
Shares Outstanding 50.47M
Shares Floating 11.67M
Shares Outstanding 50.47M
Shares Floating 11.67M
Percent Insiders 12.5
Percent Institutions 75.53

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

Information icon Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.

Net Income (Profit)

Information icon Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.

Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

Information icon Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.

EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

Form CRS provides a relationship summary of our automated advisory services, flat subscription fees, and conflicts of interest. Form ADV Part 2A brochure contains complete details on services, billing, and disclosures. If any summary differs from our current regulatory filings, the filed Form ADV controls.