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CHDN
Churchill Downs Incorporated
$89.07
-0.04
(-0.04%)
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| Exchange: | NASDAQ |
| Market Cap: | 6.208B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 45.385M |
About The Company
| Sector: | Consumer Cyclical | |||||
| Industry: | Gambling, Resorts & Casinos | |||||
| CEO: | William C. Carstanjen | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 6480 | |||||
| Address: |
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| Website: | https://www.churchilldownsincorporated.com |
Churchill Downs Incorporated operates as a racing, online wagering, and gaming entertainment company in the United States. It operates through three segments: Live and Historical Racing, TwinSpires, and Gaming. As of December 31, 2021, the company owned and operated three pari-mutuel gaming entertainment venues with approximately 3,050 historical racing machines (HRMs) in Kentucky; TwinSpires, an online wagering platform for horse racing, sports, and iGaming; nine retail sportsbooks; and casino gaming in eight states with approximately 11,000 slot machines and video lottery terminals, and 200 table games. It also offers streaming video of live horse races, replays, and an assortment of racing and handicapping information; and provides the Bloodstock Research Information Services platform for horse racing statistical data. In addition, the company manufactures and operates pari-mutuel wagering systems for racetracks, off-track betting facilities, and other pari-mutuel wagering businesses. Churchill Downs Incorporated was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2,461,700 | 2,734,300 | 2,925,900 |
| Gross Profit | 795,700 | 938,500 | 982,600 |
| EBITDA | 1,005,400 | 1,067,700 | 1,069,600 |
| Operating Income | 564,000 | 709,000 | 736,400 |
| Net Income | 417,300 | 426,800 | 379,700 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 6,955,500 | 7,275,900 | 688,700 |
| Total Liabilities | 6,061,900 | 6,172,600 | 891,400 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 893,600 | 1,083,600 | -202,700 |
| Total Debt | 4,844,100 | 4,915,900 | 802,500 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 144,500 | 175,500 | 0 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 605,800 | 772,700 | 769,800 |
| Capital Expenditure | -676,500 | -547,000 | 0 |
| Free Cash Flow | -70,700 | 225,700 | 769,800 |
| Net Income | 417,300 | 429,100 | 385,500 |
| Net Change in Cash | 17,100 | 30,900 | 35,800 |
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Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2028 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 3,209,297.935 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 3,287,120.762 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 3,253,528 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 1,273,504.479 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 1,304,385.912 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 1,291,055.728 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 523,249.909 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 539,813.281 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 531,531.595 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 276,448.416 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 283,152.062 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 280,258.387 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 7.460 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 7.560 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 7.330 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 4 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 1 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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Strengths (preview)
- Robust Revenue Growth: CHDN has demonstrated consistent revenue increases in recent income statements, supported by strong performance across key product segments as detailed in revenue product segment data. This growth aligns with positive industry trends in the gaming and entertainment sector.
- Strong Operating Cash Flow: Cash flow statements indicate healthy net cash provided by operating activities, reflecting operational efficiency and the ability to fund capital expenditures and dividends without excessive reliance on external financing.
- Market Position and Brand: As a key player in the gaming and racing industry (per company profile and sector data), CHDN benefits from a well-established brand and a significant market cap, providing stability and investor confidence.
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| Price Avg 50: | 91.28 | Price Avg 200: | 100.46 | |
| Volume: | 558651 | Average Volume: | 1.037M |
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Welcome to MARKETSNAP’s SWOT analysis for Churchill Downs Incorporated, ticker CHDN. If you’re not familiar with this name, let me give you the quick rundown. Churchill Downs is a major player in the gaming and entertainment industry, most notably known for owning and operating the iconic Kentucky Derby and a portfolio of racetracks, casinos, and online wagering platforms. Headquartered in the US, they’re deeply entrenched in the leisure and hospitality sector, with a workforce of thousands and a business model…
