Boyd Gaming's Q4 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Increase Y/Y

Boyd Gaming Corporation BYD reported fourth-quarter 2024 results, with earnings and revenues surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The company’s top and bottom lines increased year over year.Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar.During the quarter, the company benefited from its diversified business model, operational efficiencies and contributions from Treasure Chest’s new land-based facility. Also, strong engagement from core customers and stable trends among retail customers added to the positives.Following the results, the company’s shares gained 1.8% in the after-hours trading session yesterday.BYD Q4 Earnings & Sales DiscussionIn the reported quarter, adjusted earnings per share (EPS) were $1.96, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.78 by 10.1%. In the year-ago quarter, it reported an adjusted EPS of $1.66.Boyd Gaming Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Boyd Gaming Corporation price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Boyd Gaming Corporation QuoteTotal revenues of $1.04 billion beat the consensus mark of $1 billion by 3.9%. The top line rose 9.1% on a year-over-year basis.Total adjusted EBITDAR in the reported quarter amounted to $379.3 million compared with $355.5 million reported in the prior-year quarter.Boyd Gaming's Segmental DetailsLas Vegas LocalsIn the fourth-quarter 2024, the segment’s revenues amounted to $232 million, down 1.3% from the prior-year quarter’s levels. The segment’s adjusted EBITDAR totaled $112.3 million compared with $120.4 million reported in the year-ago quarter.Downtown Las VegasRevenues in the segment rose 3.5% year over year to $65.6 million. Adjusted EBITDAR was $27 million compared with $27.6 million reported in the year-ago quarter.Midwest and South SegmentIn the quarter, the segment’s revenues were $518.5 million compared with $497.9 million reported in the prior-year quarter. The segment’s adjusted EBITDAR totaled $192.4 million compared with $190.6 million reported in the year-ago quarter.Online SegmentIn the quarter, the segment’s revenues were $188.8 million, compared with $124.1 million reported in the prior-year quarter. The segment’s adjusted EBITDAR totaled $44.1 million compared with $17.3 million reported in the year-ago quarter.BYD Operating HighlightsIn the fourth-quarter 2024, the company’s total operating costs and expenses were $779.6 million, down 2.5% year over year. Selling, general and administrative expenses in the quarter were $111.5 million, compared with $90.6 million reported in the prior-year quarter.Boyd Gaming 2024 HighlightsTotal revenues in 2024 amounted to $3.93 billion compared with $3.74 billion in 2023.Net income in 2024 came in at $578 million compared with $620 million reported in 2023.In 2024, adjusted diluted EPS came in at $6.55 compared with $6.31 reported in the previous year.BYD’s Balance SheetAs of Dec. 31, 2024, the company had cash on hand of $316.7 million compared with $286.3 million as of Sept. 30, 2024. Total debt in the fourth quarter of 2024 amounted to $3.2 billion compared with $3.1 billion reported in the previous quarter.In the quarter, the company repurchased shares of its common stock worth approximately $203 million. As of Dec. 31, 2024, the company stated the availability of approximately $640 million under its repurchase program.BYD’s Zacks RankBoyd Gaming currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). 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