NASDAQ$GLPI

Gaming and Leisure · Q1 2021 earnings

Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

GLPI's financial performance was highlighted by record first-quarter results, driven by strategic alignment with top regional gaming operators and portfolio diversification.

Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. reported strong first-quarter results for 2021, with total revenue of $301.5 million and net income of $127.2 million. The company's performance was driven by its focus on aligning with top regional gaming operators and expanding its portfolio of regional gaming assets.

  • Total revenue increased to $301.5 million compared to $283.5 million in the same quarter of the previous year.
  • Net income rose to $127.2 million, up from $96.9 million year-over-year.
  • Adjusted EBITDA reached $266.6 million, compared to $258.8 million in the prior year.
  • GLPI expanded its relationship with Bally's Corporation through strategic acquisitions.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$302M

Previous: $283M+6.4%
EPS (adj)

$0.84

Previous: $0.88-4.5%
Adjusted EBITDA

$267M

Previous: $259M+3.0%
Funds From Operations

$184M

Previous: $151M+21.4%
Adjusted FFO

$196M

Previous: $189M+3.7%
Capital Expenditures

-$606K

Previous: -$646K+6.2%
Free Cash Flow

$127M

Previous: $96.2M+31.5%
Net Income

$127M

Previous: $96.9M+31.3%
Operating Income

$200M

Previous: $186M+7.4%
Gross Profit

$302M

Previous: $283M+6.4%
Cash & Equivalents

$521M

Previous: $560M-6.9%
Total Assets

$9.01B

Previous: $8.9B+1.3%
Stock-Based Comp

$5.79M

Previous: $4.24M+36.7%

Revenue & EPS history

GLPI · Revenue · Quarterly

$302M

Q1 2021+6.4%vs Q1 2020
Beat estimate in 8 of 16 quarters(50%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

GLPI · $260M total across 3 segments · Q1 2021

  • Building Base Rent
    $172M+3.1%
  • Land Base Rent
    $51.4M+8.0%
  • Percentage Rent & Other
    $36M-6.7%

Forward guidance

GLPI anticipates consistent growth in cash flows and shareholder value in 2021 and beyond, driven by tenant strength and its investment-grade balance sheet. The company expects to close on several transactions in the coming months, further diversifying its portfolio and increasing rental income.

Tailwinds

  • Expansion in relationship with Bally's Corporation to acquire real estate assets.
  • Expected incremental rent of $12.0 million from Bally's acquisitions.
  • Potential acquisition of additional assets in sale-leaseback transactions with Bally's.
  • Completion of landside development project at HCBR.
  • Penn exercised its option to acquire the operations of Hollywood Casino Perryville.

Headwinds

  • Potential delays in obtaining regulatory approvals for transactions.
  • Impact of COVID-19 on tenants' business operations.
  • Changes in U.S. tax law affecting REITs.
  • Impact of substantial indebtedness on future operations.
  • Uncertainties related to future rent payments from tenants.

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 2021

Historical avgQ1 2021

-0.2%

Avg return

Earnings day

-0.0%

Avg return

5 days after

-0.7%

Avg return

30 days after

51%

29 / 57 earnings

Positive

+6.3%

Q3 2025

Best reaction

-8.4%

Q1 2020

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+0.3%+2.9%+2.4%
Q4 2025-0.3%+1.4%-2.8%
Q3 2025+6.3%+5.5%+1.8%
Q1 2025-2.6%-2.4%-5.7%
Q4 2024-0.5%+0.8%+1.6%
Q3 2024-2.3%-0.1%+0.0%
Q2 2024+1.8%+3.5%+4.5%
Q1 2024-2.3%-1.7%+2.8%
Q4 2023+2.4%+2.1%+3.6%
Q3 2023-1.2%+0.6%-0.6%
Q2 2023-3.6%-2.3%-6.9%
Q1 2023+2.3%-0.1%-7.4%
Q4 2022-0.1%+2.0%-6.2%
Q3 2022+4.9%+7.3%+7.7%
Q2 2022+0.3%-0.4%-2.9%
Q1 2022-1.4%-0.5%+5.8%
Q4 2021+2.2%+2.1%+2.5%
Q3 2021-1.3%+0.7%-7.3%
Q2 2021-0.4%-3.2%+2.1%
Q1 2021+1.0%+1.5%+0.7%
Q4 2020-2.4%-0.9%-4.6%
Q3 2020-3.6%-4.6%+10.3%
Q2 2020+2.5%+4.9%+6.2%
Q1 2020-8.4%-10.9%+19.8%
Q4 2019+2.8%-2.1%-60.9%
Q3 2019+2.8%+3.1%+5.3%
Q2 2019+1.0%+1.1%+4.5%
Q1 2019-2.8%-1.2%-1.8%
Q4 2018-0.9%-1.7%-2.1%
Q3 2018-0.4%+0.0%+2.2%
Q2 2018-2.9%-2.9%-1.5%
Q1 2018-0.5%-0.1%+2.0%
Q4 2017-4.4%-4.4%-5.9%
Q3 2017+1.0%+2.0%+0.4%
Q2 2017-1.7%-0.4%+0.4%
Q1 2017+0.3%+1.5%+6.0%
Q4 2016+1.6%+1.3%+3.3%
Q3 2016-2.3%-5.9%-2.4%
Q2 2016+0.7%+0.0%-3.8%
Q1 2016+0.4%
Q4 2015+2.4%
Q3 2015-2.7%
Q2 2015-1.2%
Q1 2015+2.0%
Q4 2014+1.9%
Q3 2014-3.9%
Q2 2013+1.7%
Q2 2014-1.6%
Q1 2014-0.6%
Q4 2012+0.2%
Q3 2012+0.2%
Q4 2011+0.2%
Q1 2012+0.2%
Q2 2012+0.2%
Q4 2013-0.0%
Q3 2013+0.4%
Q1 2013+0.4%

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