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Mar 31, 2021

Churchill Downs Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Churchill Downs experienced significant revenue growth and profitability in Q1 2021, driven by strong performance across all segments.

Key Takeaways

Churchill Downs Incorporated reported a strong first quarter in 2021, with a 28% increase in net revenue to $324.3 million and a significant improvement in net income to $36.1 million compared to a net loss in the prior year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA doubled to $110.6 million, driven by record performances in Derby City Gaming, TwinSpires, and the Gaming segment.

Net revenue increased by 28% year-over-year to $324.3 million.

Net income reached $36.1 million, a significant turnaround from the prior year's net loss of $23.4 million.

Adjusted EBITDA doubled to $110.6 million, reflecting strong operational performance.

Record revenue was achieved in Derby City Gaming and the TwinSpires Horse Racing business.

Total Revenue
$324M
Previous year: $253M
+28.2%
EPS
$0.44
Previous year: $0.03
+1366.7%
Adjusted EBITDA
$111M
Previous year: $55.3M
+100.0%
Gross Profit
$77M
Previous year: $30.3M
+154.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$148M
Previous year: $701M
-78.9%
Total Assets
$2.79B
Previous year: $3.2B
-13.0%

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Forward Guidance

A conference call regarding this news release is scheduled for Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 9 a.m. ET.