NASDAQ$CHDN
Churchill Downs Inc. · Q1 2023 earnings
Q1 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Churchill Downs reported record revenue and Adjusted EBITDA, driven by strong performance across all segments and strategic acquisitions.
Churchill Downs Incorporated reported record first-quarter results, with significant growth in net revenue, net income, and Adjusted EBITDA. The company benefited from strategic acquisitions and strong performance across its Live and Historical Racing, TwinSpires, and Gaming segments.
- Record net revenue of $559.5 million, a significant increase from $364.1 million in Q1 2022.
- Net income reached $155.7 million, compared to $42.1 million in the same quarter last year.
- Adjusted EBITDA hit a record $222.9 million, up from $128.5 million in Q1 2022.
- Closed the sale of Arlington Heights, Illinois property to the Chicago Bears for $197.2 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Churchill Downs · Revenue · Quarterly
$560M
Revenue by segment
Churchill Downs · $250M total across 2 segments · Q1 2023
- Gaming$250M+41.0%99.9%
- All Other$300K—0.1%
Forward guidance
Churchill Downs Incorporated is focusing on expanding its operations, enhancing its existing properties, and leveraging its TwinSpires platform. The company's capital projects include investments in new and existing racing and gaming venues.
Tailwinds
- Planned capital projects include the Churchill Downs Racetrack First Turn Experience.
- Paddock Project is underway.
- Derby City Gaming expansion and hotel are set to be completed.
- Derby City Gaming Downtown property build-out is planned.
- New Hampshire HRM facility property build-out is in progress.
Headwinds
- The company faces risks associated with economic conditions affecting consumer spending.
- Increased competition in the gaming and entertainment industries could impact performance.
- The company is subject to regulatory changes that could adversely affect its operations.
- There are risks associated with completing acquisitions and development projects on time and on budget.
- The company's debt facilities impose restrictions that limit its flexibility.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2023
+1.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.8%
Avg return
5 days after
+3.1%
Avg return
30 days after
60%
39 / 65 earnings
Positive
+14.0%
Q3 2011
Best reaction
-16.2%
Q1 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -2.1% | +10.5% | -6.4% | |
| Q4 2025 | -6.1% | -2.8% | -12.1% | |
| Q3 2025 | +7.5% | +3.5% | +10.4% | |
| Q1 2025 | -16.2% | -13.0% | -11.2% | |
| Q4 2024 | -0.4% | -4.4% | -6.2% | |
| Q3 2024 | +4.4% | +5.2% | +5.7% | |
| Q2 2024 | -2.6% | +2.3% | -2.4% | |
| Q1 2024 | +4.6% | +5.4% | +7.7% | |
| Q4 2023 | +3.1% | +3.9% | +1.3% | |
| Q3 2023 | -3.0% | -2.2% | +8.3% | |
| Q2 2023 | -8.9% | -11.2% | -5.0% | |
| Q1 2023 | +13.2% | +17.5% | +8.4% | |
| Q4 2022 | +0.7% | +0.7% | +0.0% | |
| Q3 2022 | -4.9% | -0.1% | +7.5% | |
| Q2 2022 | +0.9% | -2.5% | -4.3% | |
| Q1 2022 | +3.9% | +5.6% | +1.1% | |
| Q4 2021 | +1.9% | +12.3% | +4.4% | |
| Q3 2021 | -5.7% | -4.8% | -8.8% | |
| Q2 2021 | -1.1% | -1.8% | +11.1% | |
| Q1 2021 | +0.9% | +2.4% | -8.3% | |
| Q4 2020 | +0.6% | +4.2% | +2.2% | |
| Q3 2020 | -6.6% | -6.8% | +12.7% | |
| Q2 2020 | +10.6% | +14.2% | +41.5% | |
| Q1 2020 | -1.8% | -7.7% | +30.1% | |
| Q4 2019 | -7.6% | -14.5% | -37.4% | |
| Q3 2019 | -2.0% | -6.4% | -2.0% | |
| Q2 2019 | +2.9% | -6.4% | +0.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | +5.3% | +13.8% | +7.6% | |
| Q4 2018 | -4.0% | -7.3% | -7.6% | |
| Q3 2018 | +11.0% | +9.9% | +13.9% | |
| Q2 2018 | -2.4% | -1.8% | -1.2% | |
| Q1 2018 | +7.4% | +7.3% | +19.8% | |
| Q4 2017 | -0.0% | +3.4% | -4.8% | |
| Q3 2017 | +0.4% | +2.0% | +11.8% | |
| Q2 2017 | +2.1% | +0.6% | +4.1% | |
| Q1 2017 | +1.4% | -2.0% | -0.4% | |
| Q4 2016 | -0.4% | -1.0% | +3.9% | |
| Q3 2016 | -2.9% | -3.6% | +12.1% | |
| Q2 2016 | +6.7% | +8.6% | +14.4% | |
| Q1 2016 | -6.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +4.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +5.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +5.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -3.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +5.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +5.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +8.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +14.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +14.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -3.8% | — | — |
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