Boyd Gaming Corp is a gaming and hospitality company that operates a diverse portfolio of casinos and hotels primarily in the United States. The company focuses on delivering a unique entertainment experience to its guests through a variety of gaming options, dining establishments, and accommodations. With a commitment to quality customer service and community engagement, Boyd Gaming aims to create memorable experiences for both locals and tourists alike. In addition to traditional casino gaming, the company also offers sports betting and online gaming services, reflecting the evolving landscape of the gaming industry. Read More
Shares of gaming and hospitality company Boyd Gaming (NYSE:BYD)
jumped 6.8% in the morning session after the company reported strong first-quarter 2025 results, with revenue, EBITDA, and earnings per share all coming in above Wall Street's expectations, despite weather disruptions and a tough comparison to last year's leap year bump. The real story was the 20% jump in online segment revenue, now a vital part of Boyd's growth engine, fueled by higher contributions from digital casino games.
Overall, this quarter had some key positives.
Gaming and hospitality company Boyd Gaming (NYSE:BYD) reported Q1 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 3.2% year on year to $991.6 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.62 per share was 6.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Wrapping up Q4 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the casino operator stocks, including Golden Entertainment (NASDAQ:GDEN) and its peers.
BofA Securities analyst expects cautious tone from gaming operators due to US/China tensions and lowered estimates for Macau and Vegas. Stocks down 12% YTD.
Gaming and lodging stocks are under pressure as recession risks mount, BofA Securities reports. With tariffs weighing on GDP, analysts warn of a potential 3%–8% EBITDA hit. Hotel and timeshare sectors remain the most exposed, while REITs and Gaming OpCos face heightened earnings risk. Stocks are now trading at their lowest valuations since the COVID-19 and GFC downturns.
As the Q4 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the casino operator industry, including Boyd Gaming (NYSE:BYD) and its peers.
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Bally's (NYSE:BALY) and the rest of the casino operator stocks fared in Q4.
Boyd Gaming currently trades at $69.26 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 497% since March 2020, more than tripling the S&P 500’s 149% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 8.2% thanks to its solid quarterly results.
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