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Churchill Downs Q3 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Executive summary
Achieved record third quarter net revenue of $683.0 million, up 9% year-over-year, and record adjusted EBITDA of $262.3 million, with all business segments contributing to growth.
Net income attributable to shareholders declined 42% to $38.1 million due to a one-time, non-cash impairment charge, while adjusted net income rose 7% to $77.1 million.
Major operational milestones included expansion of Rosie's Richmond, acquisition of 90% of Casino Salem, and opening of new HRM venues in Kentucky, Virginia, and New Hampshire.
Announced a 7% increase in annual dividend, marking the fifteenth consecutive year of dividend growth.
Strategic investments in Derby Week experiences, broadcast rights, and international expansion are expected to drive future growth.
Financial highlights
Net revenue for Q3 2025 was $683.0 million, up $54.5 million or 9% year-over-year, driven by Live and Historical Racing and Wagering Services and Solutions.
Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 was $262.3 million, up $27.0 million or 11% year-over-year.
Kentucky HRM properties delivered double-digit adjusted EBITDA growth and margin expansion of over three points year-over-year.
Virginia HRM properties achieved a 51% same-store margin, considered best-in-class.
Free cash flow per share rose 13% year-over-year; free cash flow yield is approximately 10%.
Outlook and guidance
Project capital spending expected at $200M–$240M in 2025 and $160M–$200M in 2026, with maintenance capital spending projected at $75M–$85M in 2025.
Bank covenant net leverage expected to remain at 4.1x for year-end, dropping below 4x in 2026.
Favorable impact on cash tax expense expected due to new federal tax legislation, increasing cash flow from operations.
Management expects cash flows from operations and available borrowings to be sufficient for business operations and capital expenditures over the next twelve months.
Anticipates $50M–$60M annual cash tax savings in 2025 and 2026 due to federal tax changes.
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