NASDAQ$CHDN
Churchill Downs Inc. · Q3 2021 earnings
Q3 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Churchill Downs reported record third-quarter results driven by growth in net revenue, net income, and Adjusted EBITDA.
Churchill Downs Incorporated reported a record third quarter with significant increases in net revenue, net income, and Adjusted EBITDA. The company's TwinSpires Horse Racing also saw substantial growth. They announced strategic moves, including selling property and planning new entertainment venues, alongside a new stock repurchase plan and increased annual dividend.
- Record third quarter net revenue of $393.0 million compared to $337.8 million in the prior year quarter.
- Record third quarter net income of $61.4 million compared to $43.2 million in the prior year quarter.
- Record third quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $156.1 million compared to $121.9 million in the prior year quarter.
- TwinSpires Horse Racing delivered Adjusted EBITDA of $31.2 million, up 56% compared to the third quarter of 2019.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Churchill Downs · Revenue · Quarterly
$393M
Revenue by segment
Churchill Downs · $185M total across 1 segment · Q3 2021
- Gaming$185M—100.0%
Forward guidance
Churchill Downs Incorporated's Board of Directors approved an annual cash dividend on CDI's common stock of $0.667 per outstanding share, a 7 percent increase over the prior year. They also approved detailed plans to spend up to approximately $80 million of capital to build out a new HRM entertainment venue, Derby City Gaming Downtown, in downtown Louisville.
Tailwinds
- Board of Directors approved an annual cash dividend on CDI's common stock of $0.667 per outstanding share, a 7 percent increase over the prior year.
- The dividend is payable on January 7, 2022, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 3, 2021.
- This marks the eleventh consecutive year that the Company has increased the dividend.
- Board of Directors approved detailed plans to spend up to approximately $80 million of capital to build out a new HRM entertainment venue
- Derby City Gaming Downtown will initially include 500 HRMs, a fresh-air gaming area, three unique bar concepts, and over 200 onsite parking spots.
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 Q3 2021
+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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