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Sep 30, 2023

Churchill Downs Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Churchill Downs reported record third quarter revenue and Adjusted EBITDA across its Live and Historical Racing and Gaming segments and record third quarter Adjusted EBITDA in its TwinSpires segment.

Key Takeaways

Churchill Downs Incorporated reported record net revenue of $572.5 million, a 49% increase compared to the prior year quarter. Net income was $61.0 million, up 7% compared to the prior year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $218.2 million, a 34% increase compared to the prior year quarter.

Record net revenue of $572.5 million, up 49% compared to the prior year quarter.

Net income of $61.0 million, up 7% compared to the prior year quarter.

Record Adjusted EBITDA of $218.2 million, up 34% compared to the prior year quarter.

Completed the acquisition of Exacta Systems, LLC on August 22, 2023.

Total Revenue
$573M
Previous year: $383M
+49.4%
EPS
$0.87
Previous year: $0.81
+7.4%
Adjusted EBITDA
$218M
Previous year: $163M
+33.7%
Gross Profit
$164M
Cash and Equivalents
$193M
Previous year: $111M
+74.7%
Free Cash Flow
-$89M
Total Assets
$6.75B
Previous year: $4.67B
+44.4%

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Forward Guidance

Churchill Downs Incorporated is finalizing design and construction plans for a new HRM entertainment facility on a 20-acre site with convenient access to Highway 60 in Eastern Daviess County near Owensboro, Kentucky with a target opening date in first quarter 2025 and a target total spend of $100 to $110 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Completed the acquisition of Exacta Systems, LLC.
  • Opened Rosie's Gaming Emporium in Emporia, Virginia.
  • Opened six race and sports books at Kentucky properties.
  • Launched a referendum campaign to develop a casino in Richmond, Virginia.
  • Launched a referendum campaign to develop an HRM entertainment venue in Manassas Park, Virginia.

Challenges Ahead

  • Decision not to renew the management agreement at Lady Luck in Pennsylvania led to a decrease in gaming revenue.
  • Experienced a decrease in equity income from unconsolidated affiliates.
  • Increased interest expense associated with higher outstanding debt balances and higher interest rates.
  • Experienced a decrease in Adjusted EBITDA in the All Other segment due to increased corporate compensation and benefits related expenses and legal and professional fees.
  • Experienced a net decrease in other gaming properties.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income