Boyd Gaming (NYSE:BYD) Stock

BOYD GAMING CORP

Boyd Gaming

Boyd Gaming Corp is a multi-jurisdictional gaming company. The company operates wholly-owned gaming entertainment properties (casino space, slot machines, table games, and hotel rooms) in Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Geographical regions separate its business segments: Las Vegas Locals, Downtown Las Vegas, Midwest and South, and Online. Midwest and South hold the key number of entertainment properties, and it generate the majority of sales for the company.

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Boyd Gaming (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYD#NYSE">BYD</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Thursday, 2025-04-24. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Boyd Gaming will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.52. 
Investors in Boyd Gaming are eagerly awaiting the company's announcement, hoping for news of surpassing estimates and positive guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that stock prices can be heavily influenced by future projections rather than just past performance.
<h3>Earnings History Snapshot</h3>
The company's EPS beat by $0.17 in the last quarter, leading to a 1.72% drop in the share price on the following day.
Here's a look at Boyd Gaming's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.52</td>
<td>1.79</td>
<td>1.38</td>
<td>1.49</td>
<td>1.57</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.62</td>
<td>1.96</td>
<td>1.52</td>
<td>1.58</td>
<td>1.51</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>4.0%</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
<td>8.0%</td>
<td>4.0%</td>
<td>-15.0%</td>
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<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747144874_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of Boyd Gaming were trading at $74.78 as of May 12. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 35.47%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Observations about Boyd Gaming</h3>
Understanding market sentiments and expectations within the industry is crucial for investors. This analysis delves into the latest insights on Boyd Gaming.
The consensus rating for Boyd Gaming is Neutral, based on 11 analyst ratings. With an average one-year price target of $77.55, there's a potential 3.7% upside.
<h3>Peer Ratings Comparison</h3>
In this comparison, we explore the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Caesars Entertainment, Churchill Downs and Light &amp; Wonder, three prominent industry players, offering insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
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<li>Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for Caesars Entertainment, with an average 1-year price target of $41.53, suggesting a potential 44.46% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for Churchill Downs, with an average 1-year price target of $143.43, suggesting a potential 91.8% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for Light &amp; Wonder, with an average 1-year price target of $105.07, suggesting a potential 40.51% upside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Comprehensive Peer Analysis Summary</h3>
The peer analysis summary presents essential metrics for Caesars Entertainment, Churchill Downs and Light &amp; Wonder, unveiling their respective standings within the industry and providing valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<td>Boyd Gaming</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>3.23%</td>
<td>$504.29M</td>
<td>7.60%</td>
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<td>Caesars Entertainment</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>1.90%</td>
<td>$1.41B</td>
<td>-2.80%</td>
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<td>Churchill Downs</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>8.75%</td>
<td>$189.50M</td>
<td>7.12%</td>
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<td>Light &amp; Wonder</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>2.38%</td>
<td>$563M</td>
<td>13.06%</td>
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Key Takeaway:
Boyd Gaming ranks in the middle for revenue growth among its peers. It has the lowest gross profit compared to others. The return on equity is higher than one of its peers but lower than the other two. Overall, Boyd Gaming's performance is mixed when compared to its peers in the analysis.
<h3>Discovering Boyd Gaming: A Closer Look</h3>
Boyd Gaming Corp is a multi-jurisdictional gaming company. The company operates wholly-owned gaming entertainment properties (casino space, slot machines, table games, and hotel rooms) in Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Geographical regions separate its business segments: Las Vegas Locals, Downtown Las Vegas, Midwest and South, and Online. Midwest and South hold the key number of entertainment properties, and it generate the majority of sales for the company.
<h3>Boyd Gaming: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Boyd Gaming's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 3.23%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Boyd Gaming's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 11.24% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Boyd Gaming's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 7.6%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Boyd Gaming's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 1.73%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 3.13, Boyd Gaming adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BYD/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Boyd Gaming visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings

Earnings Outlook For Boyd Gaming

Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon maintains Boyd Gaming (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYD#NYSE">BYD</a>) with a Neutral and maintains $74 price target.

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Macquarie Maintains Neutral on Boyd Gaming, Maintains $74 Price Target

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Boyd Gaming shares are trading higher following better-than-expected Q1 financial results.

Susquehanna analyst Joseph Stauff maintains Boyd Gaming (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYD#NYSE">BYD</a>) with a Positive and raises the price target from $75 to $76.

Susquehanna Maintains Positive on Boyd Gaming, Raises Price Target to $76

Stifel analyst Steven Wieczynski maintains Boyd Gaming (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYD#NYSE">BYD</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $82 to $71.

Stifel Maintains Hold on Boyd Gaming, Lowers Price Target to $71

Mizuho analyst Ben Chaiken maintains Boyd Gaming (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYD#NYSE">BYD</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $83 to $86.

Mizuho Maintains Outperform on Boyd Gaming, Raises Price Target to $86

Earnings Beats

Boyd Gaming Q1 Adj. EPS $1.62 Beats $1.52 Estimate, Sales $991.60M Beat $976.64M Estimate

Boyd Gaming's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYD#NYSE">BYD</a>) short percent of float has fallen 9.88% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.48 million shares sold short, which is 3.83% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.68 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Boyd Gaming Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745524822_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Boyd Gaming has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Boyd Gaming's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Boyd Gaming's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.31%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Earnings Scheduled For April 24, 2025

Mizuho analyst Ben Chaiken maintains Boyd Gaming (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYD#NYSE">BYD</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $86 to $83.

Mizuho Maintains Outperform on Boyd Gaming, Lowers Price Target to $83

In the preceding three months, 14 analysts have released ratings for Boyd Gaming (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYD#NYSE">BYD</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Boyd Gaming, revealing an average target of $79.71, a high estimate of $88.00, and a low estimate of $72.00. Marking an increase of 2.28%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $77.93. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745359240_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The standing of Boyd Gaming among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Brandt Montour &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $73.00&#x7C;$78.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Stephen Grambling &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $72.00&#x7C;$75.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joseph Stauff &#x7C;Susquehanna &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Positive &#x7C; $75.00&#x7C;$77.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Barry Jonas &#x7C;Truist Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $85.00&#x7C;$92.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joseph Stauff &#x7C;Susquehanna &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Positive &#x7C; $77.00&#x7C;$79.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Stephen Grambling &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $81.00&#x7C;$82.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Brandt Montour &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $78.00&#x7C;$74.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Steven Wieczynski &#x7C;Stifel &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Hold &#x7C; $82.00&#x7C;$74.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Daniel Politzer &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $88.00&#x7C;$82.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ben Chaiken &#x7C;Mizuho &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $86.00&#x7C;$79.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Barry Jonas &#x7C;Truist Securities &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $88.00&#x7C;$85.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joseph Stauff &#x7C;Susquehanna &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $77.00&#x7C;$69.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joseph Greff &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $80.00&#x7C;$74.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Brandt Montour &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $74.00&#x7C;$71.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Boyd Gaming. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Boyd Gaming compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Boyd Gaming's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
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Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Boyd Gaming's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BYD/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Boyd Gaming analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Boyd Gaming: A Closer Look</h2>
Boyd Gaming Corp is a multi-jurisdictional gaming company. The company operates wholly-owned gaming entertainment properties (casino space, slot machines, table games, and hotel rooms) in Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Geographical regions separate its business segments: Las Vegas Locals, Downtown Las Vegas, Midwest and South, and Online. Midwest and South hold the key number of entertainment properties, and it generate the majority of sales for the company.
<h3>Boyd Gaming: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3M period, Boyd Gaming showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 9.06% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 16.38%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Boyd Gaming's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 10.61%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Boyd Gaming's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.69%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Boyd Gaming's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 2.49.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
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Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
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Barclays analyst Brandt Montour maintains Boyd Gaming (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYD#NYSE">BYD</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $78 to $73.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Boyd Gaming, Lowers Price Target to $73

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Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, Damodaran outlines several distinct paths for contrarian investors:
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<li>The Value Contrarian: Focuses on fundamentally undervalued companies unfairly punished by the market, patiently buying dips in sound businesses for long-term value recognition.</li>
<li>The Sentiment Contrarian: Bets against widespread market pessimism, buying dips based on the belief that overreactions create opportunities, provided fundamentals remain intact.</li>
<li>The Catalyst-Driven Contrarian: Buys dips in companies facing temporary issues, anticipating a specific event will resolve the problems and trigger a market re-evaluation.</li>
</ul>
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Why It Matters: Damodaran thinks that buying when the markets are falling takes &#8220;a mindset, a time horizon, and a stronger stomach&#8221; than most people have.
&#8220;Buying when the rest of the market is selling takes a mindset, a time horizon, and a stronger stomach than most of us do not have,&#8221; he adds.
Furthermore, he stressed the importance of due diligence and conviction. Contrarian investing requires rigorous research to understand the underlying business, its financials, and the reasons for the market&#8217;s negative perception.
Without this conviction, investors are likely to panic and sell at the first sign of further decline, negating the potential benefits of their contrarian bet.
Lastly, leveraging a long-term view and risk tolerance, Damodaran said that he has initiated limit buy orders for BYD, MercadoLibre Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>), and Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), which he aims to add to his portfolio. His BYD order was triggered on April 7th at under $80, while orders for Palantir and Mercado Libre remain active.
Price Action: By Thursday&#8217;s market close, the S&amp;P 500 had fallen 14.1% from its record high of 6,147.43. The Dow Jones was down 13.15% from its 52-week peak, and the Nasdaq 100 had dropped 17.84% from its high.
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, ended on a mixed note on Thursday. The SPY was up 0.14% to $526.41, while the QQQ declined 0.018% to $444.10, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pr</a>o data.
On Monday, the futures of Dow Jones, S&amp;P 500, and the Nasdaq 100 indices were down 0.71%, 0.68%, and 0.70%, respectively, at the time of writing.
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Dean Of Valuation Aswath Damodaran Warns Buying The Dip Akin To Catching A Falling Knife, Says It Takes A 'Stronger Stomach' Than Most Have

Morgan Stanley analyst Stephen Grambling maintains Boyd Gaming (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYD#NYSE">BYD</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $75 to $72.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Boyd Gaming, Lowers Price Target to $72

Susquehanna analyst Joseph Stauff maintains Boyd Gaming (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYD#NYSE">BYD</a>) with a Positive and lowers the price target from $77 to $75.

Susquehanna Maintains Positive on Boyd Gaming, Lowers Price Target to $75

BofA Securities analyst Shaun C. Kelley shared his first-quarter preview of the gaming sector Monday.
Kelley already adjusted first-quarter estimates for full-year estimates to reflect a more uncertain Macau environment, incorporate regional gaming trends, discuss recent digital trends, tweak Macau share estimates, and lower his price targets to reflect the market re-rating.
It&#8217;s been volatile, but gaming stocks are down 12% year-to-date compared to the S&amp;P&#8217;s 9% decline.
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Kelley is 5% below the Street in Macau, and given U.S./China tensions, expect a more cautious tone from operators.
The analyst did not think management teams were seeing softness in Las Vegas yet. Still, investors will be hyper-focused on any changes in visitation, bookings, cancellations, or behavior as they exited in March and April following the trade/geopolitical issues.
For regionals, Kelley is slightly below the Street for the first quarter, but visitation has been relatively steady and actually improved in March due to better weather. His 2025 gaming EBITDA estimates are now 2% below the Street.
Kelley&#8217;s first-quarter EBITDA estimates for Macau are 5% below the Street, driven by lower market share expectations for US-based operators and margin pressure from a mix shift to premium and concession operating expenditures. The analyst is 10% below the Street for Las Vegas Sands Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>) at $560 million.
For the remainder of 2025, Kelley modeled market-wide Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) up 0.5% (versus +3% prior) and lowered his market share expectations for Las Vegas Sands, given mass-market challenges.
Kelley&#8217;s first-quarter Marina Bay Sands estimate for Singapore is $522 million, slightly below consensus.
For Strip, Kelley&#8217;s first-quarter estimates are in line with the Street. He is slightly ahead of Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WYNN#NASDAQ">WYNN</a>), in line with Caesars Entertainment, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>), and below the Street for MGM Resorts International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>).
Kelley lowered his fiscal 2025 Vegas EBITDA estimates by 2.5% and modeled -1% RevPAR and flat GGR. The analyst&#8217;s 2025 estimates are 3% below the Street on a weighted average basis.
While he is now modeling a more cautious consumer outlook, his Vegas room rate survey has been resilient, with rates tracking up +4% for the second quarter.
However, the data on placer visitation to Strip casinos has softened in March and April.
Kelley&#8217;s first-quarter estimates for Locals are 2% below the Street for Boyd Gaming Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYD#NYSE">BYD</a>) versus the Street driven by local competition and regional weather in the South.
For Regionals: Kelley&#8217;s first-quarter regional estimates are 1% below the Street.
Based on limited state data, Kelley estimated that same-store GGR was +5% in January, -5% in February, and -1% in March. The analyst&#8217;s Placer visitation data followed a similar trend, suggesting trends are improving month-to-date in April, though Easter timing is creating noise.
Based on March Madness outcomes, the analyst noted DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>) is likely tracking below current Street estimates of $155M.
Kelley will refine his estimates pending more March data but bridged to ~$110-120 million of first-quarter EBITDA.
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Shares of restaurant and lodging-related companies are trading higher following President Trump's decision to implement a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.

BofA Securities analyzes the extent of tariffs and the macroeconomic situation&#8217;s effect on the earnings of gaming and lodging companies.
Since BofA&#8217;s previous report on April 1, stocks in the lodging and gaming sector have dropped 11% % -25 %, underperforming the S&amp;P 500's 16% decline.
Rising tariffs have significantly increased recession risks, with the sector now pricing in an 85% % -100 % chance of a downturn.
Investor concerns have escalated from market correction to a potential full-scale recession. A tariff-driven slowdown could cut sector revenues by 2%–4% and EBITDA by 3%–8%.
Recessions differ in nature, but the past three saw average peak-to-trough GDP drops of 5.1% and 10% in RevPAR.
According to the analyst, sub-sector sensitivity varies, with regional gaming and skiing less affected, while hotels and timeshares are more exposed. 
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Earnings risk is highest for gaming operators and lodging REITs due to their high operating leverage. COVID and GFC downturns lasted about 67 days; current declines are 55 days in, said the analyst.
A 1% GDP decline could reduce hotel RevPAR by 2%–4%, broader sector revenue by 2%–4%, and EBITDA by 3%–8%.
Tariffs are projected to impact GDP by 1%–1.5%, amplifying pressure on hospitality earnings.
Early data from Apple Hospitality REIT Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLE#NYSE">APLE</a>) signals underperformance, with potential RevPAR guidance cuts of 2% to 3% and flat growth for the U.S. in 2025.
Domestic gaming stocks are currently trading at notably low valuations, with 2025 EBITDA multiples at 6.5x and free cash flow yields at 15%, while operating companies are at 6.3x and 20%, respectively, said the analyst.
These figures sit one standard deviation below long-term averages, hitting levels last seen in 2022 and even lower than in 2016 and 2018. 
Lodging C-Corps are also below historical norms, except for Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>), which still trades at a premium.
Lodging REITs have dropped to valuation lows only previously observed during the COVID-19 and Global Financial crises.
Meanwhile, timeshare valuations are also depressed, and Vail Resorts Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTN#NYSE">MTN</a>) is now trading at its lowest multiple since 2011.
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BofA Flags Rising Risks For Gaming And Lodging Firms As Valuations Tumble

Truist Securities analyst Barry Jonas maintains Boyd Gaming (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYD#NYSE">BYD</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $92 to $85.

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