NASDAQ$CHDN

Churchill Downs Inc. · Q3 2024 earnings

Q3 2024 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Churchill Downs' third quarter performance in 2024 demonstrated record revenue, net income, and Adjusted EBITDA, driven by strong growth across Live and Historical Racing, TwinSpires, and Gaming segments.

Churchill Downs Incorporated reported record third-quarter results, with significant growth in revenue and Adjusted EBITDA across all its major segments. The company opened The Rose Gaming Resort in Virginia and maintained its commitment to returning capital to shareholders through increased dividend payouts.

  • Record net revenue reached $628.5 million, compared to $572.5 million in Q3 2023.
  • Net income attributable to CDI was a record $65.4 million, up from $61.0 million in Q3 2023.
  • Adjusted EBITDA hit a record $235.3 million, compared to $218.2 million in Q3 2023.
  • The Rose Gaming Resort opened in Dumfries, Virginia, featuring 1,650 historical racing machines and a 102-room hotel.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$629M

Previous: $573M+9.8%
EPS

$0.86

Previous: $0.87-1.1%
Adjusted EBITDA

$235M

Previous: $218M+7.8%
Capital Expenditures

-$418M

Previous: -$498M+16.2%
Free Cash Flow

-$352M

Previous: -$437M+19.4%
Net Income

$65.4M

Previous: $61M+7.2%
Operating Income

$126M

Previous: $112M+12.1%
Cash & Equivalents

$153M

Previous: $130M+17.6%
Total Assets

$7.17B

Previous: $6.75B+6.3%

Revenue & EPS history

Churchill Downs · Revenue · Quarterly

$629M

Q3 2024+9.8%vs Q3 2023
Beat estimate in 7 of 15 quarters(47%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Churchill Downs · $245M total across 1 segment · Q3 2023

  • Gaming
    $245M+33.5%

Forward guidance

Churchill Downs Incorporated is focusing on expanding its HRM venues and gaming resorts. Planned projects include the Starting Gate Pavilion and Courtyard at Churchill Downs Racetrack, the Rose Gaming Resort in Virginia, and HRM venues in Owensboro and Calvert City, Kentucky.

Tailwinds

  • Expansion of live and historical racing venues.
  • Development of new HRM venues in multiple locations.
  • Focus on enhancing entertainment experiences.
  • Commitment to shareholder returns through dividends.
  • Strategic capital project investments.

Headwinds

  • Potential for cost overruns in development projects.
  • Delays in project completion timelines.
  • Increased competition in regional gaming markets.
  • Economic conditions affecting consumer spending.
  • Regulatory changes impacting operations.

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 2024

Historical avgQ3 2024

+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

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (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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