BOYD GAMING REPORTS FIRST-QUARTER 2025 RESULTS

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Boyd Gaming (NYSE: BYD) reported Q1 2025 financial results with revenues of $991.6 million, up from $960.5 million in Q1 2024. Net income was $111.4 million ($1.31 per share), compared to $136.5 million ($1.40 per share) year-over-year.

Total Adjusted EBITDAR increased to $337.5 million from $330.5 million in Q1 2024. The company maintained property operating margins of 40% despite severe weather impacts in the Midwest & South segment. The Online segment showed strong growth, while Downtown Las Vegas reported gains in both revenues and EBITDAR.

During Q1 2025, Boyd Gaming repurchased $328 million in shares and increased its quarterly dividend to $0.18 per share. The company held $311.5 million in cash and $3.5 billion in total debt as of March 31, 2025.

Positive

• Revenue increased 3.2% year-over-year to $991.6 million
• Total Adjusted EBITDAR grew to $337.5 million from $330.5 million
• Maintained strong property operating margins of 40%
• Increased quarterly dividend to $0.18 per share
• Strong performance in Online segment with revenue and EBITDAR growth

Negative

• Net income declined to $111.4 million from $136.5 million year-over-year
• EPS decreased to $1.31 from $1.40 in Q1 2024
• Orleans property impacted by competitive pressures
• Severe weather affected Midwest & South segment performance
• Total debt increased to $3.5 billion

Insights

Financial Analyst

Mixed Q1 results with revenue/EBITDAR growth but net income decline; strong capital returns through $328M buybacks and dividend increase.

Boyd Gaming delivered $991.6 million in Q1 revenue, increasing 3.2% year-over-year despite weather challenges and tough Leap Year comparisons. While revenue growth is positive, net income declined 18.4% to $111.4 million ($1.31 per share), largely due to a $32.3 million asset impairment charge (compared to $10.5 million in Q1 2024).

The company's operational performance remains solid with Adjusted EBITDAR growing 2.1% to $337.5 million and impressive 40% property operating margins maintained despite inflationary pressures. This margin preservation demonstrates effective cost management in a challenging environment.

Boyd's capital allocation strategy strongly favors shareholders. The company repurchased $328 million in shares during Q1 alone, reducing the outstanding share count by 12.6% year-over-year (from 97.4M to 85.1M shares). This significant reduction helped boost adjusted EPS from $1.51 to $1.62 despite lower absolute earnings. Additionally, the quarterly dividend increased to $0.18 per share from the previous $0.17.

The balance sheet remains reasonably positioned with $311.5 million in cash against $3.5 billion in debt. While the CEO acknowledged increased economic uncertainty, he noted business trends remained consistent through the first three weeks of April, providing some near-term visibility in an uncertain macro environment.

Gaming Industry Expert

Boyd shows segment-level resilience despite challenges; online and management fee growth offset competitive pressures in Las Vegas locals market.

Boyd's Q1 results reveal divergent performance across its portfolio, demonstrating the value of its diversified operational footprint. The Las Vegas Locals segment faced headwinds, particularly at the Orleans property due to competitive pressures, though other properties within the segment achieved modest revenue growth with stable EBITDAR.

The Downtown Las Vegas segment delivered gains in both revenues and EBITDAR, benefiting from increased Hawaiian visitation – a crucial demographic for this market segment. The Midwest & South segment displayed notable resilience by achieving growth in both revenues and EBITDAR despite severe weather impacts throughout the quarter, which typically suppress casino visitation and performance.

Most impressive was the Online segment's performance, which delivered strong revenue growth (up 16% from $146.2 million to $169.6 million) and EBITDAR growth. The increased contribution from online casino gaming is particularly noteworthy as it typically generates higher margins than sports betting and represents a growing slice of Boyd's digital business.

The Managed & Other segment continues to benefit from management fees from Sky River Casino, highlighting the value of Boyd's capital-light revenue streams. This segment approach to growth allows the company to leverage its operational expertise without significant capital investment.

Overall, these results demonstrate Boyd's ability to navigate varied market conditions across its geographic footprint. The digital transformation occurring through its online segment remains particularly promising as the gaming industry continues its multi-channel evolution.

LAS VEGAS, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

Keith Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boyd Gaming, said: "During the first quarter, we achieved revenue and Adjusted EBITDAR growth on both a Companywide and property-level basis, maintaining property operating margins of 40% – an impressive performance by our Company, considering the impact of severe weather this year across our Midwest & South segment, as well as difficult comparisons to Leap Year. While economic uncertainty has increased in recent weeks, we are encouraged that trends in our business have remained consistent over the first three weeks of April. In all, we are pleased with the overall performance of our business and remain confident in our ability to manage through the current environment, supported by our strong balance sheet and experienced management team."

Boyd Gaming reported first-quarter 2025 revenues of $991.6 million, up from $960.5 million in the first quarter of 2024. The Company reported net income of $111.4 million, or $1.31 per share, for the first quarter of 2025, compared to $136.5 million, or $1.40 per share, for the year-ago period.

Total Adjusted EBITDAR⁽¹⁾ was $337.5 million in the first quarter of 2025, increasing from $330.5 million in the first quarter of 2024. Adjusted Earnings⁽¹⁾ for the first quarter of 2025 were $137.7 million, or $1.62 per share, compared to $147.3 million, or $1.51 per share, for the same period in 2024. 

_{(1)     See footnotes at the end of the release for additional information relative to non-GAAP financial measures.}

Operations Review

In the Company's Las Vegas Locals segment, the Orleans continued to be impacted by competitive pressures, while the remainder of the properties in the segment posted modest revenue growth with Adjusted EBITDAR in line with prior year. The Downtown Las Vegas segment reported gains in both revenues and Adjusted EBITDAR, with year-over-year growth in Hawaiian visitation. While the Midwest & South segment was impacted by severe weather throughout the quarter, the segment achieved growth in both revenues and Adjusted EBITDAR. 

The Company's Online segment delivered strong revenue and Adjusted EBITDAR growth during the quarter, with increased contributions from the Company's online casino gaming business. Managed & Other results reflect continued growth in management fees from Sky River Casino.

Dividend and Share Repurchase Update

Boyd Gaming paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share on April 15, 2025, an increase over the Company's prior quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share.

As part of its ongoing share repurchase program, the Company repurchased $328 million in shares of its common stock during the first quarter of 2025. As of March 31, 2025, the Company had approximately $312 million remaining under the current share repurchase authorization.

Balance Sheet Statistics

As of March 31, 2025, Boyd Gaming had cash on hand of $311.5 million, and total debt of $3.5 billion. 

Conference Call Information

Boyd Gaming will host a conference call to discuss its first-quarter 2025 results today, April 24, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern.  The conference call number is (800) 836-8184; no passcode is required to join the call. Please join up to 15 minutes in advance to ensure you are connected prior to the start of the call. 

The conference call will also be available live on the Internet at https://investors.boydgaming.com, or https://app.webinar.net/j6Bq1JR1NZ8.

A replay will be available by dialing (888) 660-6345 today, April 24, after the conclusion of the call, and continuing through May 1.  The passcode for the replay will be 77591#.  The replay will also be available at https://investors.boydgaming.com.

 

BOYD GAMING CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
(In thousands, except per share data)		2025		2024
Revenues
Gaming		$             638,693		$             634,131
Food & beverage		74,158		72,639
Room		47,388		48,947
Online		169,573		146,170
Management fee		25,146		22,245
Other		36,607		36,389
Total revenues		991,565		960,521
Operating costs and expenses
Gaming		246,123		245,686
Food & beverage		63,337		61,957
Room		18,997		18,712
Online		146,030		125,475
Other		12,791		12,913
Selling, general and administrative		107,846		108,184
Master lease rent expense (a)		28,160		27,235
Maintenance and utilities		36,725		34,744
Depreciation and amortization		68,223		62,913
Corporate expense		29,951		29,385
Project development, preopening and writedowns		(1,522)		3,021
Impairment of assets		32,272		10,500
Other operating items, net		2,745		411
Total operating costs and expenses		791,678		741,136
Operating income		199,887		219,385
Other expense (income)
Interest income		(808)		(446)
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized		48,437		42,309
Other, net		107		50
Total other expense, net		47,736		41,913
Income before income taxes		152,151		177,472
Income tax provision		(41,269)		(40,999)
Net income		110,882		136,473
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		537		—
Net income attributable to Boyd Gaming		$             111,419		$             136,473
Basic net income per common share		$                   1.31		$                   1.40
Weighted average basic shares outstanding		85,119		97,434
Diluted net income per common share		$                   1.31		$                   1.40
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding		85,136		97,479
(a) Rent expense incurred by those properties subject to a master lease with a real estate investment trust.

 

BOYD GAMING CORPORATION
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income Attributable to Boyd Gaming
(Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
(In thousands)		2025		2024
Total Revenues by Segment
Las Vegas Locals		$             222,799		$             225,622
Downtown Las Vegas		57,287		53,531
Midwest & South		504,587		500,766
Online		169,573		146,170
Managed & Other		37,319		34,432
Total revenues		$             991,565		$             960,521
Adjusted EBITDAR by Segment
Las Vegas Locals		$             106,547		$             110,438
Downtown Las Vegas		20,923		17,815
Midwest & South		183,222		180,994
Online		23,306		20,476
Managed & Other		27,319		24,781
Corporate expense, net of share-based compensation expense (a)		(23,800)		(24,018)
Adjusted EBITDAR		337,517		330,486
Master lease rent expense (b)		(28,160)		(27,235)
Adjusted EBITDA		309,357		303,251
Other operating costs and expenses
Deferred rent		147		161
Depreciation and amortization		68,223		62,913
Share-based compensation expense		7,605		6,860
Project development, preopening and writedowns		(1,522)		3,021
Impairment of assets		32,272		10,500
Other operating items, net		2,745		411
Total other operating costs and expenses		109,470		83,866
Operating income		199,887		219,385
Other expense (income)
Interest income		(808)		(446)
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized		48,437		42,309
Other, net		107		50
Total other expense, net		47,736		41,913
Income before income taxes		152,151		177,472
Income tax provision		(41,269)		(40,999)
Net income		110,882		136,473
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		537		—
Net income attributable to Boyd Gaming		$             111,419		$             136,473
(a) Reconciliation of corporate expense:
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
(In thousands)		2025		2024
Corporate expense as reported on Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Operations		$               29,951		$               29,385
Corporate share-based compensation expense		(6,151)		(5,367)
Corporate expense, net, as reported on the above table		$               23,800		$               24,018
(b) Rent expense incurred by those properties subject to a master lease with a real estate investment trust.

 

BOYD GAMING CORPORATION
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Reconciliation of Net Income attributable to Boyd Gaming to Adjusted Earnings
and Net Income Per Share to Adjusted Earnings Per Share
(Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
(In thousands, except per share data)		2025		2024
Net income attributable to Boyd Gaming		$             111,419		$             136,473
Pretax adjustments:
Project development, preopening and writedowns		(1,522)		3,021
Impairment of assets		32,272		10,500
Other operating items, net		2,745		411
Other, net		107		50
Total adjustments		33,602		13,982
Income tax effect for above adjustments		(7,293)		(3,182)
Adjusted earnings		$             137,728		$             147,273
Net income per share, diluted		$                   1.31		$                   1.40
Pretax adjustments:
Project development, preopening and writedowns		(0.02)		0.03
Impairment of assets		0.38		0.11
Other operating items, net		0.04		—
Other, net		—		—
Total adjustments		0.40		0.14
Income tax effect for above adjustments		(0.09)		(0.03)
Adjusted earnings per share, diluted		$                   1.62		$                   1.51
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding		85,136		97,479

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Our financial presentations include the following non-GAAP financial measures: 

• EBITDA: earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization,
• Adjusted EBITDA: EBITDA adjusted for deferred rent, share-based compensation expense, project development, preopening and writedown expenses, impairments of assets, other operating items, net, gain or loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt, net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest and other items, net, as applicable,
• EBITDAR: EBITDA further adjusted for rent expense associated with master leases with a real estate investment trust,
• Adjusted EBITDAR: Adjusted EBITDA further adjusted for rent expense associated with master leases with a real estate investment trust,
• Adjusted Earnings: net income before project development, preopening and writedown expenses, impairments of assets, other operating items, net, gain or loss on early extinguishments and modifications of debt, net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest, and other non-recurring adjustments, net, as applicable, and,
• Adjusted Earnings Per Share (Adjusted EPS): Adjusted Earnings divided by weighted average diluted shares outstanding.

Collectively, we refer to these and other non-GAAP financial measures as the "Non-GAAP Measures." 

The Non-GAAP Measures are commonly used measures of performance in our industry that we believe, when considered with measures calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP), provide our investors with a more complete understanding of our operating results and facilitates comparisons between us and our competitors. We provide this information to investors to enable them to perform comparisons of our past, present and future operating results and as a means to evaluate the results of core on-going operations. We have historically reported these measures to our investors and believe that the continued inclusion of the Non-GAAP Measures provides consistency in our financial reporting. We also believe this information is useful to investors in allowing greater transparency related to significant measures used by our management in their financial and operational decision-making, their evaluation of total company and individual property performance, in the evaluation of incentive compensation and in the annual budget process. Management also uses Non-GAAP Measures in the evaluation of potential acquisitions and dispositions. We believe these measures continue to be used by investors in their assessment of our operating performance and the valuation of our company. 

The use of Non-GAAP Measures has certain limitations. Our presentation of the Non-GAAP Measures may be different from the presentation used by other companies and therefore comparability may be limited. While excluded from certain of the Non-GAAP Measures, depreciation and amortization expense, interest expense, income taxes and other items have been and will be incurred. Each of these items should also be considered in the overall evaluation of our results. Additionally, the Non-GAAP Measures do not consider capital expenditures and other investing activities and should not be considered as a measure of our liquidity. We compensate for these limitations by providing the relevant disclosure of our depreciation and amortization, interest and income taxes, capital expenditures and other items both in our reconciliations to the historical GAAP financial measures and in our consolidated financial statements, all of which should be considered when evaluating our performance. We do not provide a reconciliation of forward-looking Non-GAAP Measures to the corresponding forward-looking GAAP measure due to our inability to project special charges and certain expenses.

The Non-GAAP Measures are to be used in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP. The Non-GAAP Measures should not be considered as an alternative to net income, operating income, or any other operating performance measure prescribed by GAAP, nor should these measures be relied upon to the exclusion of GAAP financial measures. The Non-GAAP Measures reflect additional ways of viewing our operations that we believe, when viewed with our GAAP results and the reconciliations to the corresponding historical GAAP financial measures, provide a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our business than could be obtained absent this disclosure. Management strongly encourages investors to review our financial information in its entirety and not to rely on a single financial measure. 

Forward-looking Statements and Company Information
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements contain words such as "may," "will," "might," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "could," "would," "estimate," "continue," "pursue," or the negative thereof or comparable terminology, and may include (without limitation) information regarding the Company's expectations, goals or intentions regarding future performance. These forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs and expectations of management and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Many of these risks and uncertainties relate to factors that are beyond Boyd Gaming's ability to control or estimate precisely. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ are discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" and in other sections of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and in the Company's other current and periodic reports filed from time to time with the SEC. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. All forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date hereof, based on information available to the Company as of the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

About Boyd Gaming
Celebrating its 50^th anniversary in 2025, Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) is a leading geographically diversified operator of 28 gaming entertainment properties in 10 states, manager of a tribal casino in northern California, and owner and operator of Boyd Interactive, a B2B and B2C online casino gaming business. The Company is also a strategic partner and 5% equity owner of FanDuel Group, the nation's leading sports-betting operator. With one of the most experienced leadership teams in the casino industry, Boyd Gaming prides itself on offering guests an outstanding entertainment experience and memorable customer service.  For additional Company information and press releases, visit https://investors.boydgaming.com. 

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FAQ

What were Boyd Gaming's (BYD) Q1 2025 revenue and earnings?

Boyd Gaming reported Q1 2025 revenues of $991.6 million and net income of $111.4 million ($1.31 per share).

How much did Boyd Gaming (BYD) spend on share repurchases in Q1 2025?

Boyd Gaming repurchased $328 million in shares during Q1 2025, with approximately $312 million remaining under the current authorization.

What is Boyd Gaming's (BYD) current quarterly dividend?

Boyd Gaming increased its quarterly cash dividend to $0.18 per share, up from the prior $0.17 per share.

How did Boyd Gaming's (BYD) Online segment perform in Q1 2025?

The Online segment delivered strong revenue and Adjusted EBITDAR growth, with increased contributions from online casino gaming business.

What is Boyd Gaming's (BYD) current debt position?

As of March 31, 2025, Boyd Gaming had $3.5 billion in total debt and $311.5 million in cash on hand.