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Churchill Downs (CHDN) investor relations material
Churchill Downs Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Executive summary
Q3 record net revenue was $696 million, up 2% YoY; record Adjusted EBITDA was $264 million, up 1% (2% excluding the prior-year insurance recovery).
Q3 net income attributable to shareholders was $80 million versus $38 million; adjusted net income was $86 million versus $77 million.
Portfolio focus remains on Churchill Downs Racetrack and the Kentucky Derby, HRM venues, and TwinSpires, with regional gaming property sales expected to sharpen the portfolio.
Financial highlights
9M net revenue was $2.339 billion versus $2.260 billion; Adjusted EBITDA was $998 million versus $958 million, and adjusted net income was $413 million versus $382 million.
Q3 diluted EPS was $1.15 versus $0.54; adjusted diluted EPS was $1.23 versus $1.09.
9M operating cash flow was $660 million versus $674 million; free cash flow was $603 million, or $8.59 per share.
Q3 operating income was $143 million versus $98 million; the comparison included a $46 million benefit from non-recurrence of the prior-year Chasers impairment.
Outlook and guidance
Nine regional gaming properties representing $280–$300 million of annual Adjusted EBITDA are under review for sale; transactions are expected by year-end, with smaller deals anticipated.
Planned 2026 maintenance capital is $90–$100 million and project capital is $160–$180 million; 2027 project capital is $200–$250 million.
Rockingham Grand is on track and on budget for mid-2027, with 800–850 HRMs and slots, 32 table games, and an event center; Victory Run targets April 2028 completion.
Bank leverage was 3.8x at quarter-end and is expected at ~3.8–3.9x through year-end, falling below 3.0x after regional asset sales.
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Q2 2026 - Iconic Kentucky Derby and diversified gaming drive record growth and shareholder returns.CHDN
Investor presentation - Iconic Kentucky Derby and diversified growth drive strong financial and shareholder returns.CHDN
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Q1 2026 - Record-breaking Kentucky Derby performance and diversified growth drive strong financial results.CHDN
Investor presentation - Record Q3 revenue and EBITDA, but net income dropped sharply on a major impairment charge.CHDN
Q3 2025 - Record revenue, EBITDA, and new venue growth drive strong 2024 and set up continued gains.CHDN
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