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Sep 30, 2021

Churchill Downs Q3 2021 Earnings Report

Churchill Downs reported record third-quarter results driven by growth in net revenue, net income, and Adjusted EBITDA.

Key Takeaways

Churchill Downs Incorporated reported a record third quarter with significant increases in net revenue, net income, and Adjusted EBITDA. The company's TwinSpires Horse Racing also saw substantial growth. They announced strategic moves, including selling property and planning new entertainment venues, alongside a new stock repurchase plan and increased annual dividend.

Record third quarter net revenue of $393.0 million compared to $337.8 million in the prior year quarter.

Record third quarter net income of $61.4 million compared to $43.2 million in the prior year quarter.

Record third quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $156.1 million compared to $121.9 million in the prior year quarter.

TwinSpires Horse Racing delivered Adjusted EBITDA of $31.2 million, up 56% compared to the third quarter of 2019.

Total Revenue
$393M
Previous year: $338M
+16.3%
EPS
$0.81
Previous year: $0.6
+35.0%
Adjusted EBITDA
$156M
Previous year: $122M
+28.1%
Gross Profit
$106M
Previous year: $88.8M
+19.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$316M
Previous year: $622M
-49.2%
Total Assets
$2.97B
Previous year: $3.26B
-8.9%

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Forward Guidance

Churchill Downs Incorporated's Board of Directors approved an annual cash dividend on CDI's common stock of $0.667 per outstanding share, a 7 percent increase over the prior year. They also approved detailed plans to spend up to approximately $80 million of capital to build out a new HRM entertainment venue, Derby City Gaming Downtown, in downtown Louisville.

Positive Outlook

  • Board of Directors approved an annual cash dividend on CDI's common stock of $0.667 per outstanding share, a 7 percent increase over the prior year.
  • The dividend is payable on January 7, 2022, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 3, 2021.
  • This marks the eleventh consecutive year that the Company has increased the dividend.
  • Board of Directors approved detailed plans to spend up to approximately $80 million of capital to build out a new HRM entertainment venue
  • Derby City Gaming Downtown will initially include 500 HRMs, a fresh-air gaming area, three unique bar concepts, and over 200 onsite parking spots.

Revenue & Expenses

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