CHDNChurchill Downs Incorporated (CHDN) exhibits strong fundamental performance with solid profitability and manageable debt. The company is well-positioned within the gaming and entertainment sector. While current technical indicators show some bullish momentum, a slight overbought condition warrants monitoring. Thematic exposure to the gaming and hospitality sector remains positive.
Churchill Downs operates in the gaming and entertainment sector, benefiting from consumer discretionary spending and evolving entertainment preferences. Historical racing and online wagering segments offer diversification within the industry.
CHDN demonstrates strong revenue growth and profitability. Its balance sheet shows significant assets, though liabilities are also substantial, largely due to long-term debt. Cash flow from operations is robust, supporting investment activities.
CHDN exhibits strong bullish momentum across various timeframes, with prices consistently trading above key moving averages. However, some oscillators indicate a slightly overbought condition, suggesting potential for short-term consolidation.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Gaming & Hospitality Trends | 80 |
| Regulatory Environment (Gaming) | 50 |
| Technological Advancements (Wagering) | 75 |
| Event-Driven Revenue (Racing) | 70 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 70 |
| Profitability | 85 |
| Growth | 80 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 40 |
| Cash Flow | 85 |
| Dividend Yield | 30 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 70 |
| Momentum | 60 |
| Volume Confirmation | 75 |
| Support & Resistance | 70 |
| Short-Term Trend | 75 |
Positive Earnings Surprises
Company has exceeded earnings per share (EPS) estimates in 7 out of the last 10 quarters, with an average surprise of +14.3%. Most recent quarter (2025 Q2) had an EPS estimate of 1.01 and reported 1.07, a surprise of 6.36%.
Attractive P/E Ratio vs. TTM
The trailing twelve months (TTM) P/E ratio is 19.65, which is lower than the forward P/E ratio of 32.7 for the next quarter, potentially indicating future earnings growth expectations.
High Forward P/E Ratio
The forward P/E ratio for the next quarter (2025 Q2) is 32.7, which is significantly higher than the TTM P/E of 19.65, suggesting that future earnings growth is priced in at a premium.
Slowing Revenue Growth
While annual revenue has grown, the quarterly revenue for Q4 2024 was $624.2 million, a slight decrease from $628.5 million in Q3 2024, indicating potential stagnation in recent revenue generation.
December 2024
6
Ex-Dividend Date
January 2025
3
Next Dividend Date
October 2025
23
Next Earnings Date
H: $1.13
A: $0.99
L: $0.83
H: 678.00M
A: 670.43M
L: 663.00M
Churchill Downs Incorporated operates live and historical racing entertainment venues, online wagering businesses, and regional casino gaming properties in the United States. It operates through three segments: Live and Historical Racing, Wagering Services and Solutions, and Gaming. The Live and Historical Racing segment engages in live and historical pari-mutuel racing related activities at Churchill Downs Racetrack and its historical racing properties in Kentucky, Virginia, and New Hampshire; provides racing event-related services, including admissions, personal seat licenses, sponsorships, television rights, and other miscellaneous services, as well as food and beverages services. The Wagering Services and Solutions engages in pari-mutuel wagers through TwinSpires, which operates the online horse racing wagering business for TwinSpires.com, BetAmerica.com, and other white-label platforms; facilitates dollar wagering; provides the Bloodstock Research Information Services platform for horse racing statistical data; offers streaming video of live horse races, replays, and an assortment of racing and handicapping information; and provides technology services to third parties. This segment also operates retail and online sports betting businesses, United Tote, which manufactures and operates pari-mutuel wagering systems for racetracks, OTBs, and other pari-mutuel wagering businesses, as well as provides totalizator services; and Exacta, which provides central determinant system technology in HRMs. The Gaming segment operates the casino properties and associated racetracks, which include slot machines, table games, video lottery terminals, video poker, HRMs, ancillary food and beverage services, hotel services, commission on pari-mutuel wagering, racing event-related services, and other miscellaneous operations. Churchill Downs Incorporated was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
135.59 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for CHDN have a max estimate of 154.00 and a min estimate of 115.00.