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BYD posted Q4 adjusted EPS of $2.21, beating estimates, up from $1.96 a year ago.
BYD's Q4 revenues rose 2% Y/Y to $1.06B, topping consensus as the Midwest and Online segments grew.
BYD strengthened its balance sheet via nearly $1.8B FanDuel proceeds, lower debt and $185M in Q4 buybacks.
Boyd Gaming Corporation (BYD - Free Report) reported fourth-quarter 2025 results, with earnings and revenues surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The company’s top and bottom lines increased year over year.
Boyd Gaming reported solid performance in 2025, backed by strong engagement from core customers and a continued emphasis on operational discipline. Customer offerings and portfolio growth potential were further enhanced through ongoing capital investments, including steady progress toward the completion of the $750 million Virginia resort. The company also realized significant value from its equity stake in FanDuel, generating nearly $1.8 billion in gross proceeds that strengthened the balance sheet.
Looking ahead to 2026, management expects the momentum to continue, supported by sustained strength from core customers and incremental returns from capital investments.
BYD’s Q4 Earnings & Sales Discussion
In the reported quarter, adjusted earnings per share (EPS) were $2.21, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.88 by 17.6%. In the year-ago quarter, it reported an adjusted EPS of $1.96.
Boyd Gaming Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Total revenues of $1.06 billion beat the consensus mark of $1 billion by 5.7%. The top line rose 2% on a year-over-year basis.
Total adjusted EBITDAR in the reported quarter amounted to $336.6 million compared with $379.3 million reported in the prior-year quarter.
Boyd Gaming's Segmental Details
Las Vegas Locals
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the segment’s revenues amounted to $227.2 million compared with $232 million reported in the prior-year quarter. The segment’s adjusted EBITDAR totaled $109.1 million compared with $112.3 million reported in the year-ago quarter.
Downtown Las Vegas
Revenues in the segment came in at $62.9 million compared with $65.6 million reported in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted EBITDAR was $24 million compared with $27 million reported in the year-ago quarter.
Midwest and South Segment
In the quarter, the segment’s revenues were $533.1 million compared with $518.5 million reported in the prior-year quarter. The segment’s adjusted EBITDAR totaled $191.4 million compared with $192.4 million reported in the year-ago quarter.
Online Segment
In the quarter, the segment’s revenues were $200.1 million compared with $188.8 million reported in the prior-year quarter. The segment’s adjusted EBITDAR totaled $8.2 million compared with $44.1 million reported in the year-ago quarter.
BYD’s Q4 Operating Highlights
In fourth-quarter 2025, the company’s total operating costs and expenses came in at $895.7 million compared with $779.6 million reported in the prior-year quarter. Selling, general and administrative expenses in the quarter were $111.2 million compared with $111.5 million reported in the prior-year quarter.
Boyd Gaming’s 2025 Highlights
Total revenues in 2025 amounted to $4.1 billion compared with $3.93 billion in 2024.
Net income in 2025 came in at $1.84 billion compared with $578 million reported in 2024.
In 2025, adjusted diluted EPS came in at $7.40 compared with $6.55 reported in the previous year.
BYD’s Balance Sheet
As of Dec. 31, 2025, the company had cash on hand of $353.4 million compared with $316.7 million as of Dec. 31, 2024. Total debt in the fourth quarter of 2025 amounted to $2.1 billion compared with $3.2 billion reported in the previous year.
In the quarter, BYD repurchased shares of its common stock worth $185 million. As of Dec. 31, 2025, the company stated the availability of approximately $362 million under its repurchase program.
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Boyd Gaming Q4 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Increase Y/Y
Key Takeaways
Boyd Gaming Corporation (BYD - Free Report) reported fourth-quarter 2025 results, with earnings and revenues surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The company’s top and bottom lines increased year over year.
Boyd Gaming reported solid performance in 2025, backed by strong engagement from core customers and a continued emphasis on operational discipline. Customer offerings and portfolio growth potential were further enhanced through ongoing capital investments, including steady progress toward the completion of the $750 million Virginia resort. The company also realized significant value from its equity stake in FanDuel, generating nearly $1.8 billion in gross proceeds that strengthened the balance sheet.
Looking ahead to 2026, management expects the momentum to continue, supported by sustained strength from core customers and incremental returns from capital investments.
BYD’s Q4 Earnings & Sales Discussion
In the reported quarter, adjusted earnings per share (EPS) were $2.21, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.88 by 17.6%. In the year-ago quarter, it reported an adjusted EPS of $1.96.
Boyd Gaming Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Boyd Gaming Corporation price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Boyd Gaming Corporation Quote
Total revenues of $1.06 billion beat the consensus mark of $1 billion by 5.7%. The top line rose 2% on a year-over-year basis.
Total adjusted EBITDAR in the reported quarter amounted to $336.6 million compared with $379.3 million reported in the prior-year quarter.
Boyd Gaming's Segmental Details
Las Vegas Locals
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the segment’s revenues amounted to $227.2 million compared with $232 million reported in the prior-year quarter. The segment’s adjusted EBITDAR totaled $109.1 million compared with $112.3 million reported in the year-ago quarter.
Downtown Las Vegas
Revenues in the segment came in at $62.9 million compared with $65.6 million reported in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted EBITDAR was $24 million compared with $27 million reported in the year-ago quarter.
Midwest and South Segment
In the quarter, the segment’s revenues were $533.1 million compared with $518.5 million reported in the prior-year quarter. The segment’s adjusted EBITDAR totaled $191.4 million compared with $192.4 million reported in the year-ago quarter.
Online Segment
In the quarter, the segment’s revenues were $200.1 million compared with $188.8 million reported in the prior-year quarter. The segment’s adjusted EBITDAR totaled $8.2 million compared with $44.1 million reported in the year-ago quarter.
BYD’s Q4 Operating Highlights
In fourth-quarter 2025, the company’s total operating costs and expenses came in at $895.7 million compared with $779.6 million reported in the prior-year quarter. Selling, general and administrative expenses in the quarter were $111.2 million compared with $111.5 million reported in the prior-year quarter.
Boyd Gaming’s 2025 Highlights
Total revenues in 2025 amounted to $4.1 billion compared with $3.93 billion in 2024.
Net income in 2025 came in at $1.84 billion compared with $578 million reported in 2024.
In 2025, adjusted diluted EPS came in at $7.40 compared with $6.55 reported in the previous year.
BYD’s Balance Sheet
As of Dec. 31, 2025, the company had cash on hand of $353.4 million compared with $316.7 million as of Dec. 31, 2024. Total debt in the fourth quarter of 2025 amounted to $2.1 billion compared with $3.2 billion reported in the previous year.
In the quarter, BYD repurchased shares of its common stock worth $185 million. As of Dec. 31, 2025, the company stated the availability of approximately $362 million under its repurchase program.
BYD’s Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
Boyd Gaming currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks from the Consumer Discretionary sector are Callaway Golf Company (CALY - Free Report) , Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (MCRI - Free Report) and Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (RSI - Free Report) .
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Callaway’s 2026 sales indicates a decline of 47%, while EPS indicates growth of 258.8% from the year-ago period’s levels.
Monarch Casino currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 3.5%, on average. MCRI stock has gained 10% in the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Monarch Casino’s fiscal 2026 sales and EPS indicates growth of 2.4% and 6.3%, respectively, from the prior-year levels.
Rush Street has a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 19%, on average. RSI stock has climbed 16.6% in the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Rush Street’s 2026 sales and EPS indicates growth of 14.1% and 20.7%, respectively, from the prior-year levels.