NASDAQ$PENN

Penn National Gaming Inc · Q4 2021 earnings

Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Reported strong Q4 2021 revenues and exceeded expectations in the interactive segment.

Penn National Gaming reported strong fourth-quarter results with revenues of $1.6 billion, net income of $44.8 million, and adjusted EBITDAR of $480.5 million. The company's retail operations delivered strong results through sustainable margin improvement and technology upgrades, while the interactive segment exceeded expectations. A $750 million share repurchase program was authorized, and full-year guidance for 2022 was initiated.

  • Revenues reached $1.6 billion, marking a year-over-year increase of $545.1 million and a $231.3 million increase compared to 2019.
  • Net income was $44.8 million, with a net income margin of 2.8%.
  • Adjusted EBITDAR totaled $480.5 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of $115.1 million and an $81.1 million increase compared to 2019.
  • The Board of Directors authorized a $750 million share repurchase program.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.57B

Previous: $1.03B+53.2%
EPS (adj)

$0.26

Previous: $0.08+225.0%
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA

$481M

Previous: $365M+31.5%
Capital Expenditures

$106M

Previous: $39.4M+169.8%
Free Cash Flow

$10.8M

Previous: $78.6M-86.3%
Net Income

$44.8M

Previous: $12.7M+252.8%
Operating Income

$226M

Previous: $120M+89.0%
Gross Profit

$657M

Previous: $520M+26.3%
Cash & Equivalents

$1.86B

Previous: $1.85B+0.5%
Total Assets

$2.74B

Previous: $2.43B+12.6%
Stock-Based Comp

$13.2M

Previous: $2.8M+371.4%

Revenue & EPS history

Penn National · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.57B

Q4 2021+53.2%vs Q4 2020
Beat estimate in 12 of 16 quarters(75%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Penn National · $1.34B total across 5 segments · Q4 2019

  • Northeast
    $621M
  • Midwest
    $279M
  • South
    $268M
  • West
    $158M
  • Other
    $15.6M

Forward guidance

For 2022, the company is guiding to a net revenue range of $6.07 billion to $6.39 billion and an Adjusted EBITDAR range of $1.85 billion to $1.95 billion. They also anticipate an EBITDA loss of approximately $50 million within their Interactive segment this year.

Tailwinds

  • Penn National is guiding to a net revenue range of $6.07 billion to $6.39 billion for 2022.
  • The company is guiding to an Adjusted EBITDAR range of $1.85 billion to $1.95 billion for 2022.
  • The Interactive segment is expected to generate lower losses than the previous outlook.
  • Mobile launches are anticipated in several new jurisdictions, including Ontario, Maryland, and Ohio.
  • Integration of the Barstool Sportsbook into theScore media app is expected in the second half of 2022.

Headwinds

  • The company expects an EBITDA loss of approximately $50 million within its Interactive segment in 2022.
  • The guidance is subject to risks, uncertainties, and changes in circumstances.
  • The ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic could affect the company's liquidity, financial condition, and operations.
  • Disruptions in operations from data protection breaches, cyberattacks, or extreme weather conditions could occur.
  • The company's ability to access additional capital on favorable terms is uncertain.

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 2021

Historical avgQ4 2021

+0.1%

Avg return

Earnings day

-0.1%

Avg return

5 days after

+3.4%

Avg return

30 days after

41%

28 / 69 earnings

Positive

+27.6%

Q2 2020

Best reaction

-17.3%

Q4 2023

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-1.0%-6.8%+4.4%
Q4 2025+17.0%+19.1%+9.8%
Q3 2025-10.5%-5.3%-15.5%
Q2 2025+1.0%+4.0%+10.2%
Q1 2025-2.8%+2.9%-0.8%
Q4 2024-0.1%-3.2%-17.1%
Q3 2024+6.6%+12.0%+7.9%
Q2 2024+5.7%+9.0%+4.7%
Q1 2024-8.0%-3.2%+6.4%
Q4 2023-17.3%-23.2%-21.6%
Q3 2023+15.9%+20.4%+30.5%
Q2 2023+1.2%+0.4%-10.8%
Q1 2023-12.2%-12.4%-12.3%
Q4 2022-4.2%-4.1%-13.1%
Q3 2022-0.4%+1.7%+6.7%
Q2 2022-6.7%-6.8%-14.5%
Q1 2022-11.4%-20.9%-15.0%
Q4 2021-1.5%+5.3%+1.5%
Q3 2021-15.1%-18.9%-34.0%
Q2 2021+8.5%+5.9%+23.3%
Q1 2021-5.2%-9.1%-11.9%
Q4 2020+18.2%+7.1%-0.8%
Q3 2020-4.6%-0.9%+29.5%
Q2 2020+27.6%+21.4%+41.1%
Q1 2020+16.9%+12.6%+128.7%
Q4 2019+6.4%+14.1%-25.9%
Q3 2019-1.8%+0.9%+5.4%
Q2 2019-3.0%-5.8%-1.8%
Q1 2019-4.9%-10.9%-10.4%
Q4 2018-3.1%-3.6%-11.9%
Q3 2018-4.4%-8.4%-8.9%
Q2 2018-8.5%-6.2%+1.1%
Q1 2018+14.1%+16.5%+31.2%
Q4 2017-6.4%-5.4%-7.5%
Q3 2017+0.5%+2.8%+8.4%
Q2 2017-5.5%-4.5%-1.6%
Q1 2017-2.5%-2.4%+5.1%
Q4 2016+3.7%+2.9%+7.9%
Q3 2016-1.1%-2.6%+5.9%
Q2 2016+5.1%+2.9%+0.8%
Q1 2016-2.3%
Q4 2015-0.4%
Q3 2015+3.9%
Q2 2015-1.9%
Q1 2015+3.1%
Q4 2014-1.9%
Q3 2014+4.3%
Q2 2014-3.6%
Q1 2014-12.6%
Q4 2013+8.0%
Q3 2013+3.6%
Q2 2013-8.2%
Q1 2013+3.6%
Q4 2012+5.0%
Q3 2012-0.9%
Q2 2012-2.4%
Q1 2012-0.5%
Q4 2011+1.6%
Q3 2011-2.9%
Q2 2011-5.6%
Q1 2010-0.5%
Q1 2011+2.0%
Q4 2008+4.5%
Q4 2010+4.5%
Q3 2010+1.4%
Q3 2009+1.4%
Q2 2010-0.9%
Q2 2009-0.9%
Q4 2009-0.9%

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