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Boyd Gaming (BYD)


Market Price (12/4/2025): $82.56 | Market Cap: $6.7 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Casinos & Gaming

Boyd Gaming (BYD)


Market Price (12/4/2025): $82.56
Market Cap: $6.7 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Casinos & Gaming

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 27%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 23%, FCF Yield is 5.9%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -7.5%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -29%
 
1 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 23%
  
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 24%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 10%
  
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 28%
  
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Experience Economy & Premiumization, and Digital Entertainment & Betting. Themes include Travel & Leisure Tech, Experiential Retail, Show more.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 27%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 23%, FCF Yield is 5.9%
1 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 23%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 24%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 10%
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 28%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Experience Economy & Premiumization, and Digital Entertainment & Betting. Themes include Travel & Leisure Tech, Experiential Retail, Show more.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -7.5%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -29%

Valuation, Metrics & Events

BYD Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Here are key points explaining the approximate -3.7% stock movement for Boyd Gaming (symbol: BYD) from August 31, 2025, to December 4, 2025: 1. Decline in Adjusted EBITDAR. Boyd Gaming reported that its total Adjusted EBITDAR for the third quarter of 2025 was $321.8 million, a decrease from $336.6 million in the same period of 2024. This decline was partially attributed to lower market-access fees following the FanDuel transaction.

2. Flat Adjusted Earnings Per Share. Despite a significant increase in net income due to the sale of its FanDuel interest, Boyd Gaming's adjusted earnings per share (EPS) remained relatively flat year-over-year. Adjusted earnings for Q3 2025 were $1.72 per share, compared to $1.52 per share in Q3 2024, but adjusted earnings were $139.1 million compared to $139.3 million, suggesting core operational profitability was not showing strong growth.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
BYD Return43%53%-16%16%17%13%184%
Peers Return41%-8%-11%6%-2%16%38%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
BYD Win Rate67%67%33%50%67%70% 
Peers Win Rate50%48%40%55%47%56% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%70% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
BYD Max Drawdown-74%-2%-29%-0%-19%-16% 
Peers Max Drawdown-67%-29%-37%-18%-27%-26% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: WYNN, PLNT, MGM, PENN, LVS. See BYD Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventBYDS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-35.1%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven54.0%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven217 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-77.4%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven343.1%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven212 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-51.7%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven107.2%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven710 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-94.3%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven1659.9%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven4463 days1480 days

Compare to WYNN, PLNT, MGM, PENN, LVS


In The Past

Boyd Gaming's stock fell -35.1% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/16/2022. A -35.1% loss requires a 54.0% gain to breakeven.

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Trade Ideas

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
BBWI_11302025_Dip_Buyer_1M_Insider_Buying_GTE_1Mil_EBITp+DE11302025BBWIBath & Body WorksDip BuyDB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider Buying
Buying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap
6.8%6.8%0.0%
HRB_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025HRBH&R BlockDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
0.5%0.5%0.0%
LRN_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025LRNStrideDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-2.6%-2.6%-2.6%
ABNB_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025ABNBAirbnbDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
3.7%3.7%0.0%
MTN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025MTNVail ResortsDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
1.3%1.3%-1.6%
BYD_9302022_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield09302022BYDBoyd GamingDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
35.3%29.0%0.0%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
BBWI_11302025_Dip_Buyer_1M_Insider_Buying_GTE_1Mil_EBITp+DE11302025BBWIBath & Body WorksDip BuyDB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider Buying
Buying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap
6.8%6.8%0.0%
HRB_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025HRBH&R BlockDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
0.5%0.5%0.0%
LRN_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025LRNStrideDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-2.6%-2.6%-2.6%
ABNB_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025ABNBAirbnbDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
3.7%3.7%0.0%
MTN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025MTNVail ResortsDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
1.3%1.3%-1.6%
BYD_9302022_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield09302022BYDBoyd GamingDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
35.3%29.0%0.0%

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Financials

BYDWYNNPLNTMGMPENNLVSMedian
NameBoyd Gam.Wynn Res.Planet F.MGM Reso.PENN Ent.Las Vega. 
Mkt Price82.55131.53108.4335.5414.5766.8874.72
Mkt Cap6.713.59.19.72.145.69.4
Rev LTM4,0717,1111,28817,2796,82412,2646,967
Op Inc LTM9411,4533781,3712252,8171,156
FCF LTM4127372031,369-2121,215575
FCF 3Y Avg5047461981,396-511,389625
CFO LTM9631,3543582,5465042,7341,159
CFO 3Y Avg9401,2103442,4504452,7151,075

Growth & Margins

BYDWYNNPLNTMGMPENNLVSMedian
NameBoyd Gam.Wynn Res.Planet F.MGM Reso.PENN Ent.Las Vega. 
Rev Chg LTM5.9%-0.3%14.4%0.1%8.2%8.4%7.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg5.0%25.0%15.7%11.5%2.3%51.6%13.6%
Rev Chg Q4.5%8.3%13.0%1.6%4.8%24.2%6.5%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.1%2.0%3.0%0.4%1.2%5.6%1.6%
Op Mgn LTM23.1%20.4%29.4%7.9%3.3%23.0%21.7%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg25.1%16.1%27.1%6.3%4.9%21.0%18.5%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.6%2.2%1.2%-0.7%-0.3%1.1%0.4%
CFO/Rev LTM23.7%19.0%27.8%14.7%7.4%22.3%20.7%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg24.3%18.0%29.8%14.8%6.7%25.4%21.2%
FCF/Rev LTM10.1%10.4%15.7%7.9%-3.1%9.9%10.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg13.1%11.1%17.1%8.4%-0.8%13.0%12.0%

Valuation

BYDWYNNPLNTMGMPENNLVSMedian
NameBoyd Gam.Wynn Res.Planet F.MGM Reso.PENN Ent.Las Vega. 
Mkt Cap6.713.59.19.72.145.69.4
P/S1.71.96.70.50.43.01.8
P/EBIT2.710.321.511.7-6.212.811.0
P/E3.726.242.1135.6-3.123.624.9
P/CFO7.39.824.23.75.513.48.5
Total Yield27.0%5.2%2.4%0.7%-32.7%6.4%3.8%
Dividend Yield0.2%1.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.2%0.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg8.0%6.6%3.3%12.5%-2.6%3.8%5.2%
D/E0.40.90.33.34.00.40.7
Net D/E0.30.80.23.13.80.30.6

Returns

BYDWYNNPLNTMGMPENNLVSMedian
NameBoyd Gam.Wynn Res.Planet F.MGM Reso.PENN Ent.Las Vega. 
1M Rtn3.9%4.8%18.0%10.6%-12.3%8.3%6.6%
3M Rtn-3.1%5.0%6.5%-6.7%-25.7%21.3%1.0%
6M Rtn12.5%53.4%3.0%11.1%-5.5%63.2%11.8%
12M Rtn12.6%41.6%9.1%-5.3%-32.3%26.7%10.8%
3Y Rtn42.3%58.9%37.9%-4.1%-58.4%46.0%40.1%
1M Excs Rtn3.9%4.9%18.0%10.6%-12.3%8.4%6.6%
3M Excs Rtn-9.7%1.9%-0.0%-9.4%-31.2%16.5%-4.7%
6M Excs Rtn-2.2%38.6%-11.8%-3.6%-20.2%48.5%-2.9%
12M Excs Rtn-0.7%27.2%-4.6%-20.9%-46.1%15.2%-2.7%
3Y Excs Rtn-29.4%0.2%-31.6%-71.0%-129.5%-12.3%-30.5%

Financials

Segment Financials

Assets by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Midwest & South3,8053,745   
Las Vegas Locals1,6351,614   
Downtown Las Vegas295266   
Corporate258251   
Online155227   
Managed & Other124208   
Total6,2736,311   


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11142025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity2,916,384
Short Interest: % Change Since 10312025-12.2%
Average Daily Volume859,023
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.40
Basic Shares Quantity80,860,000
Short % of Basic Shares3.6%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251031202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025730202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025502202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024221202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241031202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024801202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024503202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023226202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231101202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023803202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023505202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022224202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221103202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022804202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022506202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021228202210-K 12/31/2021

Insider Activity

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 OwnerTitleFiling DateActionPriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
0BOYD WILLIAM R 11122025Sell80.3620,0001,607,200157,541,521Form