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Boyd (BYD) Up 13.3% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
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A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Boyd Gaming (BYD - Free Report) . Shares have added about 13.3% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Boyd due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.
Boyd Gaming Q3 Earnings Meet Estimates, Revenues Lag
Boyd Gaming reported mixed third-quarter 2019 results, wherein earnings met the Zacks Consensus Estimate, while revenues missed the same. Nevertheless, both the top and bottom lines grew impressively on a year-over-year basis.
Let’s Delve Deeper
In the quarter under review, adjusted earnings came in at 39 cents per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The bottom line increased a notable 69.6% year over year on strong revenues and higher margins.
Revenues came in at $819.6 million, which missed the consensus mark of $830.5 million but improved 33.9% on a year-over-year basis. The revenue growth can be primarily attributed to strong segmental performance.
Notably, third-quarter revenues worth $212.9 million were realized from its acquisitions of Ameristar Kansas City, Ameristar St. Charles, Belterra Resort, Belterra Park and Valley Forge Casino Resort.
Total adjusted EBITDAR during the reported quarter totaled $213.5 million, up 43.5% year over year. Of these, $62.1 million was contributed from the above-mentioned acquisitions.
Segmental Details
Las Vegas Locals
Revenues at this segment amounted to $213.3 million, up 2.2% year over year. Moreover, the segment’s adjusted EBITDAR also increased 6.7% to $64.1 million from $60 million in the year-ago quarter. This segment recorded the highest third-quarter adjusted EBITDAR since 2005, backed by The Orleans and Aliante. Adjusted EBITDAR margins improved nearly 130 basis points (bps).
Downtown Las Vegas
At this segment, revenues rose 2.5% from the prior-year quarter to $60.6 million. Adjusted EBITDAR of $11.9 million also increased 4.7% from $11.4 million in the prior-year quarter. The upside was mainly driven by continued strength in Hawaiian customer segments and strong pedestrian traffic throughout the downtown area.
Midwest and South Segment
Revenues at this segment improved 58.5% from the year-ago quarter to $545.7 million. Adjusted EBITDAR was $156.2 million, up 59.7% from $97.8 million in the year-ago period. The company's five newly acquired properties generated adjusted EBITDAR growth of approximately 6% from a year ago.
However, same-store sales were negatively impacted by flooding and property closures, caused by tropical storms along the Gulf Coast in July and September.
Other Financial Details
As of Sep 30, 2019, the company had cash on hand of $235.1 million. Total debt amounted to $3.85 billion.
For 2019, Boyd Gaming continues to expect total adjusted EBITDA within $885-$910 million.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?
In the past month, investors have witnessed a downward trend in estimates review.
VGM Scores
At this time, Boyd has a strong Growth Score of A, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with a C. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock was allocated a grade of B on the value side, putting it in the second quintile for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of A. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Outlook
Estimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of this revision indicates a downward shift. Notably, Boyd has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
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Boyd (BYD) Up 13.3% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Boyd Gaming (BYD - Free Report) . Shares have added about 13.3% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Boyd due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.
Boyd Gaming Q3 Earnings Meet Estimates, Revenues Lag
Boyd Gaming reported mixed third-quarter 2019 results, wherein earnings met the Zacks Consensus Estimate, while revenues missed the same. Nevertheless, both the top and bottom lines grew impressively on a year-over-year basis.
Let’s Delve Deeper
In the quarter under review, adjusted earnings came in at 39 cents per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The bottom line increased a notable 69.6% year over year on strong revenues and higher margins.
Revenues came in at $819.6 million, which missed the consensus mark of $830.5 million but improved 33.9% on a year-over-year basis. The revenue growth can be primarily attributed to strong segmental performance.
Notably, third-quarter revenues worth $212.9 million were realized from its acquisitions of Ameristar Kansas City, Ameristar St. Charles, Belterra Resort, Belterra Park and Valley Forge Casino Resort.
Total adjusted EBITDAR during the reported quarter totaled $213.5 million, up 43.5% year over year. Of these, $62.1 million was contributed from the above-mentioned acquisitions.
Segmental Details
Las Vegas Locals
Revenues at this segment amounted to $213.3 million, up 2.2% year over year. Moreover, the segment’s adjusted EBITDAR also increased 6.7% to $64.1 million from $60 million in the year-ago quarter. This segment recorded the highest third-quarter adjusted EBITDAR since 2005, backed by The Orleans and Aliante. Adjusted EBITDAR margins improved nearly 130 basis points (bps).
Downtown Las Vegas
At this segment, revenues rose 2.5% from the prior-year quarter to $60.6 million. Adjusted EBITDAR of $11.9 million also increased 4.7% from $11.4 million in the prior-year quarter. The upside was mainly driven by continued strength in Hawaiian customer segments and strong pedestrian traffic throughout the downtown area.
Midwest and South Segment
Revenues at this segment improved 58.5% from the year-ago quarter to $545.7 million. Adjusted EBITDAR was $156.2 million, up 59.7% from $97.8 million in the year-ago period. The company's five newly acquired properties generated adjusted EBITDAR growth of approximately 6% from a year ago.
However, same-store sales were negatively impacted by flooding and property closures, caused by tropical storms along the Gulf Coast in July and September.
Other Financial Details
As of Sep 30, 2019, the company had cash on hand of $235.1 million. Total debt amounted to $3.85 billion.
For 2019, Boyd Gaming continues to expect total adjusted EBITDA within $885-$910 million.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?
In the past month, investors have witnessed a downward trend in estimates review.
VGM Scores
At this time, Boyd has a strong Growth Score of A, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with a C. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock was allocated a grade of B on the value side, putting it in the second quintile for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of A. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Outlook
Estimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of this revision indicates a downward shift. Notably, Boyd has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.