BOYD GAMING DONATES OVER $215,000 THROUGH 'TREES OF HOPE'

Rhea-AI Summary

Boyd Gaming (NYSE: BYD) donated more than $215,000 through its annual Trees of Hope charitable competition on Dec. 30, 2025.

A total of 175 non-profits across 10 states participated, with winners chosen from over 100,000 guest votes. Since 2007 the program has contributed nearly $2 million to non-profits nationwide. Participants decorated trees at Boyd Gaming properties, and a listing of first-place winners by property is available on the company's website.

Boyd Gaming operates 27 gaming entertainment properties in 11 states, manages a tribal casino in northern California, and owns Boyd Interactive and the Boyd Rewards loyalty program.

Positive

• Donation of over $215,000 to non-profits
• 175 non-profits participated across 10 states
• More than 100,000 guest votes determined winners
• Program total nearly $2 million donated since 2007
• 27 properties involved in event promotion

Negative

• None.

Key Figures

Trees of Hope 2025 donations over $215,000 2025 holiday charitable competition

Participating non-profits 175 organizations 2025 Trees of Hope competition

Participating states 10 states Non-profits decorating trees at Boyd properties

Votes cast more than 100,000 Guest voting in 2025 Trees of Hope

Total Trees of Hope donations nearly $2 million Since program launch in 2007

Current share price $86.13 Prior to this news release

52-week range $58.94–$88.49 52-week low and high for BYD

Gaming properties 27 properties in 11 states Company footprint described in release

Market Reality Check

$86.13 Last Close

Volume Volume 495,736 is below the 20-day average of 836,246 (relative volume 0.59). low

Technical Price $86.13 is trading above the 200-day MA of $78.61 and 2.67% below the 52-week high of $88.49.

Peers on Argus

BYD was down 0.54% while peers were mixed: RRR up 0.37%, others like CZR (-2.65%) and MGM (-0.72%) declined, pointing to stock-specific rather than broad sector-driven trading.

Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 04	Dividend declaration	Positive	-0.6%	Announced regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share.
Oct 23	Earnings results	Positive	+2.4%	Q3 2025 results with FanDuel gain, solid adjusted earnings and buybacks.
Oct 01	Earnings call setup	Neutral	+0.7%	Scheduled Q3 2025 earnings release and investor conference call details.
Aug 14	Dividend declaration	Positive	-0.5%	Declared quarterly $0.18 per-share cash dividend to shareholders.
Jul 31	Asset sale	Positive	-2.1%	Completed $1.758 billion cash sale of 5% FanDuel equity stake.

Pattern Detected

Recent news often saw BYD shares slip on positive corporate actions, with only its Q3 earnings release showing a clear positive price alignment.

Recent Company History

Over the last six months, Boyd Gaming has highlighted shareholder returns and balance sheet changes, including regular $0.18 per-share dividends and the $1.758 billion sale of its 5% FanDuel stake. Q3 2025 results showed $1.004 billion in revenue and strong net income boosted by that sale, alongside stock buybacks. Despite these positives, shares often reacted negatively or only modestly, suggesting the market frequently faded good news. Today’s charitable-focused announcement fits into a period of active capital allocation and portfolio reshaping.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights Boyd Gaming’s ongoing community engagement, with over $215,000 donated in 2025 and nearly $2 million since 2007 through Trees of Hope. It reinforces the company’s brand and guest relationships rather than altering fundamentals. In context, investors may continue to focus on recent moves such as the $1.758 billion FanDuel stake sale, regular $0.18 dividends, and balance sheet changes detailed in recent filings when assessing the stock.

Key Terms

b2b technical

"owns and operates Boyd Interactive, a B2B and B2C online casino gaming business"

Business-to-business (B2B) describes companies that sell products or services to other businesses rather than to individual consumers. For investors, B2B models often mean larger, repeatable contracts and revenue tied to corporate budgets, which can produce steadier, more predictable cash flow; think of a parts supplier selling regular batches to a factory rather than a shop selling single items to walk-in customers, so customer concentration and contract length matter.

b2c technical

"owns and operates Boyd Interactive, a B2B and B2C online casino gaming business"

Business-to-consumer (B2C) describes companies that sell products or services directly to individual customers rather than to other businesses. Investors care because B2C firms’ revenues, growth and risks are driven by consumer demand, brand strength and marketing — like a shop whose success depends on foot traffic and repeat shoppers — so shifts in consumer tastes, pricing power or distribution can quickly affect sales and profitability.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) today announced that it donated over $215,000 to non-profit organizations nationwide through its annual Trees of Hope™ charitable competition.

A total of 175 non-profits across 10 states participated in the 2025 holiday competition, with participants decorating trees at Boyd Gaming properties nationwide. Winners were selected through more than 100,000 votes cast by Boyd Gaming guests.

Since launching Trees of Hope in 2007, Boyd Gaming has donated nearly $2 million through the annual competition to non-profit organizations across the country.

A listing of first-place winners by property is available at: https://www.boydgaming.com/company/news.

About Boyd Gaming
Founded in 1975, Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) is a leading geographically diversified operator of 27 gaming entertainment properties in 11 states. The Company also manages a tribal casino in northern California, and owns and operates Boyd Interactive, a B2B and B2C online casino gaming business. Boyd Gaming's nationwide portfolio is connected through Boyd Rewards, recognized as the nation's favorite casino loyalty program by readers of both USA Today and Newsweek.  Named by Forbes magazine as one of "America's Best Companies," and led by one of the most experienced teams in the industry, Boyd Gaming is dedicated to delivering an outstanding entertainment experience and memorable guest service. For additional Company information and press releases, visit https://www.boydgaming.com.

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SOURCE Boyd Gaming Corporation

FAQ

How much did Boyd Gaming (BYD) donate through Trees of Hope in 2025?

Boyd Gaming donated more than $215,000 through the 2025 Trees of Hope competition.

How many non-profits participated in Boyd Gaming's 2025 Trees of Hope?

175 non-profits across 10 states participated in the 2025 competition.

How were winners chosen in Boyd Gaming's Trees of Hope 2025 (BYD)?

Winners were selected by Boyd Gaming guests via more than 100,000 votes.

What is the cumulative giving from Boyd Gaming's Trees of Hope program?

Since 2007, Trees of Hope has donated nearly $2 million to non-profits.

Where can I find the list of first-place winners for BYD's Trees of Hope 2025?

A listing of first-place winners by property is available on Boyd Gaming's website under company news.

What operations does Boyd Gaming (BYD) run besides casino properties?

Boyd Gaming operates a tribal casino in northern California and owns Boyd Interactive plus the Boyd Rewards loyalty program.