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Boyd Gaming Banks on Sports Betting Expansion for Growth
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Boyd Gaming Corporation (BYD - Free Report) has been benefiting from sports betting expansion, acquisitions and other strategic efforts. These efforts have helped the company to report robust sales and earnings growth, along with solid EBITDAR and margins. Notably, shares of Boyd Gaming have gained 46.1% so far this year compared with the Zacks Gaming industry’s 28.8% rally.
Boyd Gaming’s efforts to expand online betting offerings are encouraging. During the third quarter, it partnered with FanDuel Group for the opening of sports books at Blue Chip, Belterra Resort, Diamond Jo Dubuque and Diamond Jo Worth properties in the Midwest. It also introduced a market-leading mobile betting app in Pennsylvania. Followed by robust performance in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, FanDuel launched its mobile betting app in the state of Indiana as well.
In July 2018, it had entered into a partnership with MGM Resorts International. Per the deal, the companies can offer online and mobile gaming platforms, including sports betting, casino gaming and poker in jurisdictions wherein they have physical casino resorts and online licenses. In 2018, Boyd Gaming had also opened sports books at its two Mississippi properties: IP Casino Resort Spa in Biloxi, and Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall in Tunica.
Acquisitions Continue to Drive Growth
Boyd Gaming’s strategic initiatives like strengthening of existing operations and capital investment bode well. Also, acquisitions play a major role in expanding its brand presence. Notably, during third-quarter 2019, the company realized revenues worth $212.9 million from acquisitions of Ameristar Kansas City, Ameristar St. Charles, Belterra Resort, Belterra Park and Valley Forge Casino Resort.
Impressive Earnings, Revenue & EBITDA Performance
Boyd Gaming impressed investors with solid top and bottom-line performances. On a year-over-year basis, the bottom line improved 21.1% and 69.6% in the second and third quarters of 2019, respectively, on higher margins. Moreover, the top line increased 37.2% and 33.9% in the second and third quarters of 2019, respectively, on a year-over-year basis.
Impressively, Boyd Gaming has been generating EBITDA growth for quite some time now. The company reported EBITDAR growth in 18 out of the last 19 quarters. During the last reported quarter, its Las Vegas segment recorded the highest third-quarter adjusted EBITDAR since 2005, backed by The Orleans and Aliante. Markedly, it has been reporting robust operating margin growth over the past several quarters. For 2019, Boyd Gaming continues to expect total adjusted EBITDA within $885-$910 million.
Other Key Picks
Other top-ranked stocks in the Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector include H&R Block, Inc. (HRB - Free Report) , Gray Television, Inc. (GTN - Free Report) , and Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (MLCO - Free Report) . H&R Block and Gray Television sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), whereas Melco Resorts & Entertainment carries a Zacks Rank #2.
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Gray Television has three-five year expected earnings per share growth rate of 10%.
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Boyd Gaming Banks on Sports Betting Expansion for Growth
Boyd Gaming Corporation (BYD - Free Report) has been benefiting from sports betting expansion, acquisitions and other strategic efforts. These efforts have helped the company to report robust sales and earnings growth, along with solid EBITDAR and margins. Notably, shares of Boyd Gaming have gained 46.1% so far this year compared with the Zacks Gaming industry’s 28.8% rally.
Let’s discuss the factors that substantiate the company’s Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Sports Betting Expansion Bodes Well
Boyd Gaming’s efforts to expand online betting offerings are encouraging. During the third quarter, it partnered with FanDuel Group for the opening of sports books at Blue Chip, Belterra Resort, Diamond Jo Dubuque and Diamond Jo Worth properties in the Midwest. It also introduced a market-leading mobile betting app in Pennsylvania. Followed by robust performance in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, FanDuel launched its mobile betting app in the state of Indiana as well.
In July 2018, it had entered into a partnership with MGM Resorts International. Per the deal, the companies can offer online and mobile gaming platforms, including sports betting, casino gaming and poker in jurisdictions wherein they have physical casino resorts and online licenses. In 2018, Boyd Gaming had also opened sports books at its two Mississippi properties: IP Casino Resort Spa in Biloxi, and Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall in Tunica.
Acquisitions Continue to Drive Growth
Boyd Gaming’s strategic initiatives like strengthening of existing operations and capital investment bode well. Also, acquisitions play a major role in expanding its brand presence. Notably, during third-quarter 2019, the company realized revenues worth $212.9 million from acquisitions of Ameristar Kansas City, Ameristar St. Charles, Belterra Resort, Belterra Park and Valley Forge Casino Resort.
Impressive Earnings, Revenue & EBITDA Performance
Boyd Gaming impressed investors with solid top and bottom-line performances. On a year-over-year basis, the bottom line improved 21.1% and 69.6% in the second and third quarters of 2019, respectively, on higher margins. Moreover, the top line increased 37.2% and 33.9% in the second and third quarters of 2019, respectively, on a year-over-year basis.
Impressively, Boyd Gaming has been generating EBITDA growth for quite some time now. The company reported EBITDAR growth in 18 out of the last 19 quarters. During the last reported quarter, its Las Vegas segment recorded the highest third-quarter adjusted EBITDAR since 2005, backed by The Orleans and Aliante. Markedly, it has been reporting robust operating margin growth over the past several quarters. For 2019, Boyd Gaming continues to expect total adjusted EBITDA within $885-$910 million.
Other Key Picks
Other top-ranked stocks in the Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector include H&R Block, Inc. (HRB - Free Report) , Gray Television, Inc. (GTN - Free Report) , and Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (MLCO - Free Report) . H&R Block and Gray Television sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), whereas Melco Resorts & Entertainment carries a Zacks Rank #2.
H&R Block’s 2020 earnings are expected to rise 14%
Gray Television has three-five year expected earnings per share growth rate of 10%.
Melco Resorts & Entertainment surpassed estimates in three of the trailing four quarters, with the average positive surprise being 12.5%.
The Hottest Tech Mega-Trend of All
Last year, it generated $24 billion in global revenues. By 2020, it's predicted to blast through the roof to $77.6 billion. Famed investor Mark Cuban says it will produce "the world's first trillionaires," but that should still leave plenty of money for regular investors who make the right trades early.
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