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Penn National (PENN) Q2 Earnings Beat, Revenues Lag Estimates
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Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN - Free Report) reported mixed results for the second quarter of 2018, wherein earnings surpassed analysts’ expectations while revenues lagged the same.
Adjusted earnings of 57 cents per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 49 cents by 16.3%. Earnings also increased by the same percentage from the year-ago quarter on higher net income and adjusted EBITDA.
Net revenues of $826.9 million lagged the consensus mark of $837.1 million by 1.2% and also declined 1.5% from the year-ago quarter.
The company’s margin improvement initiatives hugely paid off in the second quarter, owing to which, the company continued to remain on a strong growth trajectory.
Shares of Penn National have rallied 61.4% in the past year, outperforming the industry’s collective growth of 11.6%.
Let us delve deeper into the numbers.
Inside the Headlines
Penn National’s income from operations in the reported quarter totaled $163.4 million, up 13.7% from the prior-year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA increased 8.7% from the year-ago quarter to $247.1 million. Adjusted EBITDA margins increased 133 basis points to 29.9%, with 18 of the 23 gaming operations posting improved margins.
Traditional net debt ratio declined to 1.94 from 2.25, while gross and net leverage — including master lease obligations — decreased to 5.21x and 4.99x, respectively, from 5.45x and 5.20x as of Mar 31, 2017.
Penn National Gaming, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
For the third quarter, net revenues are expected to be $807.1 million, up 0.1% from the year-ago quarter. Full-year revenues are expected to be $3.21 billion, down from the previously anticipated $3.23 billion. Revenues are projected to rise 2.3% year over year.
EPS for the third quarter is predicted to be 44 cents, down from $8.43 recorded in the third quarter of 2017. Meanwhile, earnings for 2018 are anticipated to be $1.75, up from the previous guidance of $1.62 per share. However, earnings are projected to fall 65.5% year over year.
Las Vegas Sands (LVS - Free Report) reported lower-than-expected second-quarter 2018 earnings, after beating estimates in the trailing five quarters. However, revenues surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the sixth straight quarter. However, adjusted earnings of 74 cents per share increased 1.4% year over year on higher revenues.
Melco's (MLCO - Free Report) second-quarter earnings of 19.8 cents lagged the consensus estimate but increased 23.8% year over year.
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Wynn Resorts (WYNN - Free Report) is expected to release its quarterly numbers on Aug 1. The consensus estimate for earnings in the second quarter is pegged at $2.03, suggesting 72% year-over-year growth.
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Penn National (PENN) Q2 Earnings Beat, Revenues Lag Estimates
Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN - Free Report) reported mixed results for the second quarter of 2018, wherein earnings surpassed analysts’ expectations while revenues lagged the same.
Adjusted earnings of 57 cents per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 49 cents by 16.3%. Earnings also increased by the same percentage from the year-ago quarter on higher net income and adjusted EBITDA.
Net revenues of $826.9 million lagged the consensus mark of $837.1 million by 1.2% and also declined 1.5% from the year-ago quarter.
The company’s margin improvement initiatives hugely paid off in the second quarter, owing to which, the company continued to remain on a strong growth trajectory.
Shares of Penn National have rallied 61.4% in the past year, outperforming the industry’s collective growth of 11.6%.
Let us delve deeper into the numbers.
Inside the Headlines
Penn National’s income from operations in the reported quarter totaled $163.4 million, up 13.7% from the prior-year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA increased 8.7% from the year-ago quarter to $247.1 million. Adjusted EBITDA margins increased 133 basis points to 29.9%, with 18 of the 23 gaming operations posting improved margins.
Traditional net debt ratio declined to 1.94 from 2.25, while gross and net leverage — including master lease obligations — decreased to 5.21x and 4.99x, respectively, from 5.45x and 5.20x as of Mar 31, 2017.
Penn National Gaming, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Third-Quarter and Full-Year Guidance
For the third quarter, net revenues are expected to be $807.1 million, up 0.1% from the year-ago quarter. Full-year revenues are expected to be $3.21 billion, down from the previously anticipated $3.23 billion. Revenues are projected to rise 2.3% year over year.
EPS for the third quarter is predicted to be 44 cents, down from $8.43 recorded in the third quarter of 2017. Meanwhile, earnings for 2018 are anticipated to be $1.75, up from the previous guidance of $1.62 per share. However, earnings are projected to fall 65.5% year over year.
Penn National carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Peer Releases
Las Vegas Sands (LVS - Free Report) reported lower-than-expected second-quarter 2018 earnings, after beating estimates in the trailing five quarters. However, revenues surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the sixth straight quarter. However, adjusted earnings of 74 cents per share increased 1.4% year over year on higher revenues.
Melco's (MLCO - Free Report) second-quarter earnings of 19.8 cents lagged the consensus estimate but increased 23.8% year over year.
Upcoming Peer Release
Wynn Resorts (WYNN - Free Report) is expected to release its quarterly numbers on Aug 1. The consensus estimate for earnings in the second quarter is pegged at $2.03, suggesting 72% year-over-year growth.
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Zacks names 5 companies poised to ride a medical breakthrough that is targeting cures for leukemia, AIDS, muscular dystrophy, hemophilia, and other conditions.
New products in this field are already generating substantial revenue and even more wondrous treatments are in the pipeline. Early investors could realize exceptional profits.
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