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Penn National (PENN) Reports Narrower-Than Expected Q2 Loss
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Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN - Free Report) reported narrower-than-expected loss for second-quarter 2020. Revenues also beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate, buoyed by pent-up demand in May and June.
Jay Snowden, its president and CEO, said “In addition, our geographic diversification across 19 states -- with no more than 15% of our revenues being derived from any single state -- has proven to be a significant benefit as states have reopened casinos on a staggered basis. Although visitation has yet to return to pre-COVID levels, in large part due to state mandated capacity restrictions and limited amenities, spend per visit has been notably strong, resulting in better than expected revenues.”
The company remains optimistic about third-quarter results, backed by impressive revenue and EBITDAR trends in July and early August despite maintaining safety protocols, including capacity restrictions and social distancing mandates. It expects a meaningful portion of the margin improvements to recur as it continues to make fundamental changes to enhance offerings and efficiencies across the organization.
Penn National Gaming, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Adjusted loss came in at $1.69 per share, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $2.06. In the year-ago period, the company reported earnings of 44 cents per share.
Net revenues totaled $305.5 million, which beat the consensus mark of $233 million by 31.3% but declined 76.9% from the year-ago quarter.
The Northeast segment reported revenues of $102.7 million, down 82.9% year over year. The South, Midwest, and West segments’ revenues came in at $121.5 million, $36 million and $17.7 million, down 56.9%, 86.6% and 89.2% year over year, respectively. Meanwhile, the Other segment reported revenues of $27.6 million, up 193.6% year over year.
EBITDAR Declines
Adjusted EBITDAR decreased 94% from the year-ago quarter to $24.5 million. Moreover, adjusted EBITDAR margin contracted 8% from 30.7% a year ago.
Other Financial Information
At second quarter-end, cash and cash equivalents increased to $1,244.3 million from $437.4 million as of Dec 31, 2019. Bank debt as of Jun 30, 2020 was $2,403.1 million, up from $1,896.5 million on Dec 31, 2019.
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Penn National (PENN) Reports Narrower-Than Expected Q2 Loss
Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN - Free Report) reported narrower-than-expected loss for second-quarter 2020. Revenues also beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate, buoyed by pent-up demand in May and June.
Jay Snowden, its president and CEO, said “In addition, our geographic diversification across 19 states -- with no more than 15% of our revenues being derived from any single state -- has proven to be a significant benefit as states have reopened casinos on a staggered basis. Although visitation has yet to return to pre-COVID levels, in large part due to state mandated capacity restrictions and limited amenities, spend per visit has been notably strong, resulting in better than expected revenues.”
The company remains optimistic about third-quarter results, backed by impressive revenue and EBITDAR trends in July and early August despite maintaining safety protocols, including capacity restrictions and social distancing mandates. It expects a meaningful portion of the margin improvements to recur as it continues to make fundamental changes to enhance offerings and efficiencies across the organization.
Penn National Gaming, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Earnings & Revenues Discussion
Adjusted loss came in at $1.69 per share, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $2.06. In the year-ago period, the company reported earnings of 44 cents per share.
Net revenues totaled $305.5 million, which beat the consensus mark of $233 million by 31.3% but declined 76.9% from the year-ago quarter.
The Northeast segment reported revenues of $102.7 million, down 82.9% year over year. The South, Midwest, and West segments’ revenues came in at $121.5 million, $36 million and $17.7 million, down 56.9%, 86.6% and 89.2% year over year, respectively. Meanwhile, the Other segment reported revenues of $27.6 million, up 193.6% year over year.
EBITDAR Declines
Adjusted EBITDAR decreased 94% from the year-ago quarter to $24.5 million. Moreover, adjusted EBITDAR margin contracted 8% from 30.7% a year ago.
Other Financial Information
At second quarter-end, cash and cash equivalents increased to $1,244.3 million from $437.4 million as of Dec 31, 2019. Bank debt as of Jun 30, 2020 was $2,403.1 million, up from $1,896.5 million on Dec 31, 2019.
Zacks Rank
Penn National — which shares space with Wynn Resorts (WYNN - Free Report) , Caesars Entertainment Corporation (CZR - Free Report) and Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS - Free Report) in the Zacks Gaming industry — currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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