NASDAQ$CHDN
Churchill Downs Inc. · Q4 2023 earnings
Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Churchill Downs reported record revenue and Adjusted EBITDA, driven by strategic acquisitions and growth in live and historical racing, TwinSpires, and gaming segments.
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) reported record 2023 net revenue of $2.5 billion, up 36% compared to the prior year. Net income was $417 million, down 5% compared to the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $1.0 billion, up 34% compared to the prior year. The company successfully ran the 149th Kentucky Derby, generating record Derby Week all-sources handle and contribution to Adjusted EBITDA.
- Record 2023 net revenue of $2.5 billion, up 36% compared to $1.8 billion in the prior year.
- 2023 net income of $417 million, down 5% compared to $439 million in the prior year.
- Record 2023 Adjusted EBITDA of $1.0 billion, up 34% compared to $0.8 billion in the prior year.
- Completed the acquisition of Exacta Systems, LLC on August 22, 2023.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Churchill Downs · Revenue · Quarterly
$561M
Revenue by segment
Churchill Downs · $245M total across 1 segment · Q3 2023
- Gaming$245M+33.5%100.0%
Forward guidance
The Company expects its project capital to be approximately $450 to $550 million in 2024.
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 Q4 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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