Boyd Gaming (BYD)


Market Price (9/4/2026): $77.98 | Market Cap: $5.8 BilSector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Casinos & Gaming

Boyd Gaming (BYD)


Market Price (9/4/2026): $77.98
Market Cap: $5.8 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Casinos & Gaming

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 32%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 28%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15%

Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 2.0 Bil

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 26%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Experience Economy & Premiumization, and Digital Entertainment & Betting. Themes include Travel & Leisure Tech, Experiential Retail, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -6.2%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -51%

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 50%

Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.2%

Key risks
BYD key risks include [1] a substantial debt load that imposes financial limitations and [2] the legal and reputational fallout from a recent data breach that resulted in multiple class-action lawsuits.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 32%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 28%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15%
2 Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 2.0 Bil
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 26%
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 -6.2%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -51%
6 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 50%
7 Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.2%
8 Key risks
BYD key risks include [1] a substantial debt load that imposes financial limitations and [2] the legal and reputational fallout from a recent data breach that resulted in multiple class-action lawsuits.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 9/1/2026

Boyd Gaming (BYD) stock has lost about 5% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Mixed fiscal Q2 2026 performance with declining profitability and flat revenue. Boyd Gaming reported its fiscal Q2 2026 results (ended June 30, 2026) on July 23, 2026, which showed a diluted EPS of $1.75 per share, a decrease from $1.84 per share in fiscal Q2 2025. While adjusted EPS of $1.93 beat analysts' consensus estimates of $1.89, total revenues were $1.03 billion, flat compared to fiscal Q2 2025 and slightly below analyst estimates of $1.04 billion. Furthermore, net income declined by 13% year-over-year to $131.2 million, and the profit margin decreased from 15% in fiscal Q2 2025 to 13% in fiscal Q2 2026, indicating a squeeze on overall profitability.

2. Significant insider selling by key executives. Between May 31, 2026, and the end of August 2026, there were notable insider sales that likely impacted investor sentiment. President and CEO Keith Smith sold $8.59 million worth of shares on June 4, 2026. Additionally, Marianne Boyd Johnson, a 10% owner, sold $8.45 million in shares on May 5, 2026, just prior to the specified period, with further smaller sales in August. Such substantial selling by top management and large stakeholders can signal a lack of confidence in the company's near-term prospects.

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Updated on 9/1/2026

Boyd Gaming (BYD) stock has lost about 5% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Mixed fiscal Q2 2026 performance with declining profitability and flat revenue. Boyd Gaming reported its fiscal Q2 2026 results (ended June 30, 2026) on July 23, 2026, which showed a diluted EPS of $1.75 per share, a decrease from $1.84 per share in fiscal Q2 2025. While adjusted EPS of $1.93 beat analysts' consensus estimates of $1.89, total revenues were $1.03 billion, flat compared to fiscal Q2 2025 and slightly below analyst estimates of $1.04 billion. Furthermore, net income declined by 13% year-over-year to $131.2 million, and the profit margin decreased from 15% in fiscal Q2 2025 to 13% in fiscal Q2 2026, indicating a squeeze on overall profitability.

2. Significant insider selling by key executives. Between May 31, 2026, and the end of August 2026, there were notable insider sales that likely impacted investor sentiment. President and CEO Keith Smith sold $8.59 million worth of shares on June 4, 2026. Additionally, Marianne Boyd Johnson, a 10% owner, sold $8.45 million in shares on May 5, 2026, just prior to the specified period, with further smaller sales in August. Such substantial selling by top management and large stakeholders can signal a lack of confidence in the company's near-term prospects.

3. Broader industry headwinds in traditional gaming segments and moderating growth. While the overall U.S. commercial gaming industry saw revenue growth of 5.1% in fiscal Q2 2026, the growth was not uniform. Traditional casino gaming expanded by a more moderate 4.5% in the second quarter. More specifically, sports betting revenue contracted by 0.2% in fiscal Q2 2026, primarily due to a lower hold percentage, despite an increase in handle. This suggests some market pressures on traditional and sports betting segments that could affect Boyd Gaming's operations, despite the growth observed in iGaming. Industry sentiment also noted continued economic pressure on regional customers and challenges with inflation impacting company margins.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -5.7% change in BYD stock from 5/31/2026 to 9/3/2026 was primarily driven by a -7.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120269032026Change
Stock Price ($)82.4977.79-5.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4,0984,0980.0%
Net Income Margin (%)44.8%44.3%-1.1%
P/E Multiple3.43.2-7.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)77752.6%
Cumulative Contribution-5.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2026 to 9/3/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BYD-5.7% 
Market (SPY)2.2%11.3%
Sector (XLY)-3.6%19.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The -6.1% change in BYD stock from 2/28/2026 to 9/3/2026 was primarily driven by a -9.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820269032026Change
Stock Price ($)82.8477.79-6.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4,0924,0980.2%
Net Income Margin (%)45.0%44.3%-1.6%
P/E Multiple3.53.2-9.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)79755.0%
Cumulative Contribution-6.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 9/3/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BYD-6.1% 
Market (SPY)13.0%26.3%
Sector (XLY)-0.1%27.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The -8.6% change in BYD stock from 8/31/2025 to 9/3/2026 was primarily driven by a -74.2% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120259032026Change
Stock Price ($)85.0977.79-8.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4,0284,0981.7%
Net Income Margin (%)14.0%44.3%216.4%
P/E Multiple12.43.2-74.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)827510.0%
Cumulative Contribution-8.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 9/3/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BYD-8.6% 
Market (SPY)20.9%27.0%
Sector (XLY)1.1%32.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 19.9% change in BYD stock from 8/31/2023 to 9/3/2026 was primarily driven by a 126.1% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)83120239032026Change
Stock Price ($)64.8877.7919.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3,6814,09811.3%
Net Income Margin (%)19.6%44.3%126.1%
P/E Multiple9.23.2-65.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1027536.4%
Cumulative Contribution19.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2023 to 9/3/2026
ReturnCorrelation
BYD19.9% 
Market (SPY)77.7%48.2%
Sector (XLY)39.5%50.3%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
BYD Return53%-16%16%17%19%-10%87%
Peers Return27%-30%16%-18%6%5%-5%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%104%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
BYD Win Rate67%33%50%67%75%22% 
Peers Win Rate53%37%53%43%60%56% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%44% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
BYD Max Drawdown-25%-35%-26%-26%-23%-16% 
Peers Max Drawdown-37%-49%-34%-33%-37%-24% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: MGM, CZR, PENN, WYNN, RRR. 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] 2026 data is for the year up to 9/3/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventBYDS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-23.3%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven30.4%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven84 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-24.8%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven32.9%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven369 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-10.7%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven12.0%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven35 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-28.4%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven39.7%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven130 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-77.0%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven334.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven211 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-43.4%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven76.8%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven421 days105 days

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In The Past

Boyd Gaming's stock fell -23.3% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 30.4% gain to breakeven.

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EventBYDS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-23.3%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven30.4%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven84 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-24.8%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven32.9%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven369 days24 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-28.4%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven39.7%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven130 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-77.0%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven334.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven211 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-43.4%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven76.8%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven421 days105 days
2013 Taper Tantrum
  % Loss-22.4%-0.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.9%0.2%
  Time to Breakeven29 days1 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-52.0%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven108.5%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven123 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-38.1%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven61.5%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven202 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-91.3%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven1055.8%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven3315 days1085 days
Summer 2007 Credit Crunch
  % Loss-25.9%-8.6%
  % Gain to Breakeven34.9%9.5%
  Time to Breakeven4894 days47 days

Compare to MGM, CZR, PENN, WYNN, RRR

In The Past

Boyd Gaming's stock fell -23.3% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 30.4% gain to breakeven.

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About Boyd Gaming (BYD)

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Boyd Gaming Corporation (BYD) is a multi-jurisdictional gaming company primarily focused on operating gaming entertainment properties across the United States. Established in 1975 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, the company manages a significant portfolio of 28 casino and entertainment venues. These properties are strategically located in ten different states, including Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, offering a wide geographical footprint.

The company's core offerings include a diverse range of gaming experiences such as casino games, complemented by hospitality services like hotels, dining, and other entertainment amenities. Boyd Gaming serves various customer segments through its three primary operating segments: the "Las Vegas Locals" segment caters to residents of the Las Vegas metropolitan area; the "Downtown Las Vegas" segment targets tourists and visitors to the historic downtown district; and the "Midwest & South" segment addresses regional gaming markets across its properties in the central and southern U.S. states. Additionally, Boyd Gaming operates a travel agency, providing a complementary service to its customers.

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1. MGM Resorts or Caesars Entertainment for regional and local casinos.

2. The multi-state casino equivalent of a major hotel chain like Marriott or Hilton.

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  • Gaming Entertainment: Boyd Gaming operates casinos featuring various games such as slot machines, table games, and sports betting.
  • Hospitality & Entertainment Services: The company's gaming properties often include ancillary services like hotels, dining, and other entertainment options for guests.
  • Travel Agency Services: Boyd Gaming owns and operates a travel agency, providing travel-related services to customers.
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Boyd Gaming (BYD) primarily sells its services directly to individual customers rather than other businesses. Based on the company's operations as a multi-jurisdictional gaming company operating casinos and entertainment properties, its major customer categories include:

  1. Las Vegas Locals: Residents of the Las Vegas metropolitan area who frequent Boyd Gaming's local properties for gaming, dining, and entertainment.
  2. Tourists and Visitors to Las Vegas: Individuals traveling to Las Vegas for leisure, entertainment, and gaming, particularly those drawn to the Downtown Las Vegas area where Boyd Gaming operates properties.
  3. Regional Gaming & Entertainment Seekers: Individuals residing in or traveling to the various states (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, and Pennsylvania) where Boyd Gaming operates its Midwest & South properties, seeking entertainment, gaming, dining, and lodging experiences.

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Keith Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer

An industry veteran with over 30 years of gaming experience, Keith Smith first joined Boyd Gaming Corporation as Corporate Controller in 1990. He advanced through various executive roles, including Executive Vice President of Operations in 1998, Chief Operating Officer in 2001, and President in 2005, before assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer in January 2008. Smith also serves on the Board of Directors of regional airline operator SkyWest Inc. and previously held positions as Chairman of the Los Angeles Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Chairman of the American Gaming Association, and Chairman of the Nevada Resort Association.

Josh Hirsberg, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Josh Hirsberg joined Boyd Gaming in January 2008. Prior to his tenure at Boyd Gaming, he served as Chief Financial Officer for EdgeStar Partners, a real estate acquisition and development company. Hirsberg also brings extensive experience from holding senior-level finance positions at other publicly-traded gaming companies, including Caesars Entertainment and Harrah's Entertainment.

Marianne Boyd Johnson, Chairman of the Board of Directors

Marianne Boyd Johnson has a long history with Boyd Gaming, serving as a director since 1990. She became Chairman of the Board of Directors in January 2026, having previously held positions as Executive Chairman since 2023, Co-Chair of the Board since 2021, and Vice Chairman of the Board from 2001 to 2021. Johnson also served as Executive Vice President of the Company from 2008 to 2023 and held various operational positions within the Company for 15 years, including Chief Diversity Officer.

Theodore Bogich, Chief Operating Officer

Theodore Bogich was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in December 2023. He joined Boyd Gaming in 2004, initially serving as Vice President and General Manager of Sam's Town Tunica.

Stephen S. Thompson, Chief Administrative Officer

Stephen S. Thompson was promoted to Chief Administrative Officer in December 2023. He has held numerous executive positions within Boyd Gaming since joining the Company in 1983, including Executive Vice President, Operations for the Nevada region.

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Here are the key risks to Boyd Gaming (BYD):

Key Risks to Boyd Gaming (BYD)

  1. Economic Sensitivity and Declining Consumer Spending: Boyd Gaming's business is highly susceptible to reductions in discretionary consumer spending, which can be triggered by inflation, economic downturns, and other factors. The company has faced ongoing demand challenges, with projected sales declines, directly impacting its revenue growth and operational performance.
  2. Information Technology Risks and Cybersecurity Breaches: The company's operations are heavily reliant on its information technology systems. Any failure to maintain system integrity, comply with data security regulations, or respond effectively to cybersecurity incidents can result in significant financial losses, legal liabilities, and reputational damage. Boyd Gaming has recently disclosed a cybersecurity breach that led to multiple federal lawsuits and compromised sensitive personal data, highlighting the severity of this risk.
  3. Intense Competition and Rising Operational Expenses: Boyd Gaming operates in a highly competitive gaming industry, which can put pressure on its market share and profitability. Additionally, the company is contending with escalating operational costs, including those related to labor, utilities, and insurance, which further challenge its ability to maintain profit margins.

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The increasing legalization and adoption of online casino gaming (iGaming) and online sports betting in various states poses a clear emerging threat. This trend offers consumers convenient alternatives to visiting physical casinos, potentially reducing foot traffic, gaming volume, and ancillary spending at Boyd Gaming's traditional brick-and-mortar properties. While Boyd Gaming participates in the online market, widespread adoption of online platforms could shift consumer preferences and capital allocation away from physical infrastructure, challenging the traditional casino business model.

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Boyd Gaming Addressable Markets

Boyd Gaming (BYD) primarily operates gaming entertainment properties across several U.S. states. The addressable markets for their main products and services, focused on commercial casino gaming revenue, are as follows:

  • Nevada (Las Vegas Locals, Downtown Las Vegas): Nevada's total gaming revenue reached approximately $15.8 billion in 2025. More specifically, Downtown Las Vegas posted $63.2 million in gaming revenue in August 2025.
  • Illinois: The statewide commercial casino gaming revenue in Illinois was a record $2.92 billion in 2024. Calendar year 2025 casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the state reached $1.94 billion.
  • Indiana: Total statewide commercial casino gaming revenue in Indiana was $2.94 billion in 2024. For the 12-month period ending July 2025, commercial casinos in Indiana generated $3 billion in adjusted gross receipts (AGR).
  • Iowa: Iowa's gambling market, encompassing retail casinos, sports betting, and lottery, generates over $2 billion annually. Casinos alone posted approximately $1.8 billion in Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) in 2025. In fiscal year 2024, state-regulated casinos reported a combined AGR of about $1.72 billion.
  • Kansas: The total gaming ecosystem in Kansas is a billion-dollar-plus industry, with retail casino contributions exceeding $1.1 billion in cumulative receipts through 2025. For the first nine months of 2024, gambling revenue in the state reached $302 million.
  • Louisiana: The state's 24 physical casinos (including riverboats, land-based, and racinos) reported over $2.5 billion in annual adjusted gross revenue (AGR) in 2025.
  • Mississippi: Mississippi's 26 commercial casinos generated total gaming revenue of $2.43 billion in 2024 and approximately $2.43 billion in adjusted gross gaming revenue (AGGR) in 2025.
  • Missouri: Null
  • Ohio: Ohio's 11 physical gaming facilities (4 casinos and 7 racinos) generated approximately $2.3 billion in annual revenue in 2025. In 2023, Ohio's casino revenue, including sports betting, was $3.3 billion.
  • Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania's total gaming revenue reached $6.79 billion in 2025, positioning it as the second-largest gaming market in the United States by revenue. Land-based casino gaming revenue in Pennsylvania was $3.38 billion in 2024.

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Boyd Gaming (BYD) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next two to three years through several strategic initiatives across its diverse portfolio.

  1. Digital Gaming Expansion: Boyd Gaming is actively expanding its online gaming presence, with its digital business showing significant year-over-year growth. This includes the expansion of its iGaming through strategic acquisitions, such as Resorts Digital in September 2024, and continued market-access agreements with FanDuel, extended through 2038. The online segment is projected to generate substantial operating income and Adjusted EBITDAR in the coming years.
  2. New Casino Developments and Market Expansion: The company is pursuing new developments to expand its physical footprint. Key projects include the transformation of Jokers Wild into Cadence Crossing in Henderson, Nevada, expected to open by late March 2026. Additionally, a $750 million hotel-casino project in Norfolk, Virginia, is slated for a late 2027 opening, targeting an underserved gaming market. Boyd Gaming also plans to redevelop the Par-A-Dice riverboat casino in Central Illinois, with construction anticipated to begin in early 2026, pending regulatory approvals.
  3. Property Enhancements and Renovations: Boyd Gaming has committed approximately $650 million to a capital building program for renovations and new developments across its existing properties. This investment aims to modernize assets and create new entertainment destinations. Notable projects include a multi-year renovation of the Suncoast Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, featuring a revamped casino floor by late 2025, a new sportsbook and high-limit room opened in 2024, and expanded bingo and meeting spaces. Similar hotel room projects are underway at properties like IP, Valley Forge, and The Orleans.
  4. Growth in Core and Retail Customers: The company consistently reports strong engagement from its core customers and improving trends among retail players across its Las Vegas Locals and Midwest & South segments. Ongoing property investments and marketing strategies are focused on attracting and retaining these customer bases, thereby driving consistent gaming and non-gaming revenue.
  5. Management Fee Revenue from Managed Properties: The managed Sky River Casino in Northern California continues to be a significant contributor to Boyd Gaming's revenue through management fees. This segment has demonstrated strong performance and is undergoing a major expansion, further bolstering its contribution to the company's overall financial health and growth.

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Share Repurchases

  • Boyd Gaming authorized an additional $500 million for its share repurchase program in December 2024, increasing the total available repurchase authority to approximately $843 million as of September 30, 2024.
  • The company repurchased $202 million in stock and aims to maintain quarterly repurchases of $150 million.
  • In 2025, Boyd Gaming repurchased $778 million in shares, and in 2023, it returned over $475 million to shareholders, including $100 million in share repurchases during the fourth quarter.

Share Issuance

  • No significant share issuances have been reported for Boyd Gaming within the last 3-5 years.

Inbound Investments

  • No large inbound investments by third parties in Boyd Gaming were identified within the last 3-5 years.

Outbound Investments

  • Boyd Gaming entered into a definitive agreement to sell its 5% equity interest in FanDuel Group to Flutter Entertainment plc for $1.755 billion, with the transaction expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, and proceeds intended for debt reduction.
  • The company also agreed to sell Sam's Town Hotel & Casino in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Bally's Corporation, a transaction anticipated to close in the third quarter of 2026.

Capital Expenditures

  • Boyd Gaming plans significant capital expenditures ranging from $650 million to $700 million for 2026, encompassing major renovations, relocations, and potential mergers and acquisitions.
  • Key capital projects for 2026 include replacing Jokers Wild with Cadence Crossing ($75 million), relocating Par-A-Dice to East Peoria (approximately $160 million), renovating hotel rooms at IP Biloxi and Orleans, and continuing construction on the Norfolk resort ($250-$300 million spent in 2026 towards a 2027 opening).
  • Annual capital expenditures were $673.215 million in 2025, $400.4 million in 2024, and $373.95 million in 2023.

Better Bets vs. Boyd Gaming (BYD)

Peer Outperformance in Casinos & Gaming

BYD has outperformed 84% of its 19 Casinos & Gaming peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it are MCRI and RRR. Casinos & Gaming ranks 13th of 23 industries in Consumer Discretionary by median 5Y return. The sector’s gains have largely come from elsewhere.
Share of Casinos & Gaming constituents that BYD has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
52%
of 21 industry peers · -8.0% return
3Y
85%
of 20 industry peers · 18.5% return
5Y
84%
of 19 industry peers · 34.3% return
Casinos & Gaming peers with revenue growth within 4pp of BYD's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
BYD Boyd Gaming 3.7% 3.2x -8.0%18.5%34.3%
MCRI Monarch Casino & Resort 4.4% 18.8x 19.3%86.7%108.1% +74pp
RRR Red Rock Resorts 5.9% 19.6x -4.8%43.4%55.0% +21pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Consumer Discretionary sector, ranked by 5Y. Casinos & Gaming is BYD's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Education Services 14 -11.3%94.6%67.6% LINC 307% · CVSA 244% · PRDO 227%
Homebuilding 18 -7.5%14.7%37.1% GRBK 187% · PHM 144% · TOL 134%
Automotive Retail 18 -15.5%6.9%15.9% MUSA 240% · PAG 183% · ORLY 124%
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines 22 15.1%44.3%10.4% RCL 244% · MAR 164% · HLT 159%
Home Improvement Retail 5 -21.0%-7.8%8.0% HD 9% · HVT 9% · LOW 8%
Specialty Stores 7 -6.2%28.7%5.2% FIVE 24% · DKS 12% · HZO 7%
Distributors 4 -6.9%-25.2%-7.3% ARMK 146% · GPC 28% · LKQ -43%
Specialized Consumer Services 10 -10.2%27.4%-13.8% HRB 135% · FTDR 89% · SCI 41%
Home Furnishings 4 -3.6%18.5%-14.0% SGI 60% · LZB 4% · MHK -32%
Restaurants 34 -10.6%-14.9%-15.2% EAT 344% · CAKE 165% · RAVE 142%
Footwear 9 48.6%29.2%-17.0% WEYS 155% · DECK 24% · SHOO 19%
Apparel Retail 25 -1.6%1.7%-27.0% ANF 313% · DXLG 195% · URBN 150%
Casinos & Gaming ← 20 -9.4%-27.7%-32.0% MCRI 108% · RSI 73% · RRR 55%
Leisure Facilities 11 -2.2%-13.3%-33.1% OSW 125% · JAKK 87% · ESCA 13%
Leisure Products 13 -15.9%-21.9%-33.5% GOLF 85% · HAS 14% · MCFT -13%
Automotive Parts & Equipment 38 -13.8%-9.7%-35.0% MOD 1414% · GTX 290% · STRT 95%
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods 27 -4.7%-9.9%-39.3% TPR 241% · RL 231% · ELA 212%
Household Appliances 18 8.6%34.1%-42.9% KEQU 177% · FLXS 158% · HBB 117%
Broadline Retail 15 4.9%12.6%-52.7% DDS 316% · EBAY 51% · AMZN 49%
Computer & Electronics Retail 3 -16.0%4.4%-61.4% BBY -3% · UPBD -61% · GME -62%
Automobile Manufacturers 8 -62.5%-50.5%-70.7% GM 86% · TSLA 54% · F 52%
Other Specialty Retail 18 -27.5%-50.1%-77.9% TLF 108% · BBW 98% · WINA 78%
Consumer Electronics 11 -2.9%-14.2%-80.7% AXIL 2398% · GRMN 74% · TBCH -56%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Peer Comparisons

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Financials

BYDMGMCZRPENNWYNNRRRMedian
NameBoyd Gam.MGM Reso.Caesars .PENN Ent.Wynn Res.Red Rock. 
Mkt Price77.7941.1329.6817.2091.5657.0949.11
Mkt Cap5.810.46.12.39.43.35.9
Rev LTM4,09817,76111,6487,1607,4132,0057,287
Op Inc LTM7671,1532,0613651,258573960
FCF LTM-501,49560658792193400
FCF 3Y Avg3081,425249-104833172278
CFO LTM6262,4631,2976511,459623974
CFO 3Y Avg8322,4761,3034541,3805721,067

Growth & Margins

BYDMGMCZRPENNWYNNRRRMedian
NameBoyd Gam.MGM Reso.Caesars .PENN Ent.Wynn Res.Red Rock. 
Rev Chg LTM1.7%3.2%2.4%6.1%6.4%0.9%2.8%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg3.7%6.4%0.7%3.1%16.4%5.9%4.8%
Rev Chg Q0.0%1.0%3.0%5.2%6.9%-3.0%2.0%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM0.0%0.3%0.7%1.3%1.6%-0.8%0.5%
Op Inc Chg LTM-19.8%-22.3%-6.2%49.8%-1.0%-5.4%-5.8%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-9.7%67.3%-6.8%622.0%82.1%-1.3%33.0%
Op Mgn LTM18.7%6.5%17.7%5.1%17.0%28.6%17.3%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg22.4%8.5%19.4%3.0%17.8%30.4%18.6%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-1.0%-0.5%-0.4%0.5%0.1%-1.4%-0.4%
CFO/Rev LTM15.3%13.9%11.1%9.1%19.7%31.1%14.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg21.1%14.3%11.4%6.6%19.3%29.3%16.8%
FCF/Rev LTM-1.2%8.4%5.2%0.8%10.7%9.6%6.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg7.9%8.2%2.1%-1.6%11.6%8.7%8.1%

Valuation

BYDMGMCZRPENNWYNNRRRMedian
NameBoyd Gam.MGM Reso.Caesars .PENN Ent.Wynn Res.Red Rock. 
Mkt Cap5.810.46.12.39.43.35.9
P/S1.40.60.50.31.31.60.9
P/Op Inc7.69.12.96.37.55.86.9
P/EBIT2.411.53.2-4.47.25.94.5
P/E3.224.5-13.0-2.520.919.611.4
P/CFO9.34.24.73.56.45.35.0
Total Yield32.2%4.1%-7.7%-39.4%6.7%8.8%5.4%
Dividend Yield1.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.9%3.7%0.5%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg5.4%12.3%3.9%-3.8%8.4%5.2%5.3%
D/E0.62.94.14.81.31.12.1
Net D/E0.52.63.94.41.11.11.9

Returns

BYDMGMCZRPENNWYNNRRRMedian
NameBoyd Gam.MGM Reso.Caesars .PENN Ent.Wynn Res.Red Rock. 
1M Rtn-9.9%-10.0%-1.5%-14.2%-6.0%-11.2%-10.0%
3M Rtn-11.8%-14.2%1.4%-12.4%-11.4%1.1%-11.6%
6M Rtn-4.7%10.8%11.6%11.2%-12.7%-3.7%3.5%
12M Rtn-8.0%7.9%19.2%-12.3%-26.4%-4.8%-6.4%
3Y Rtn18.5%-7.3%-46.8%-28.5%-7.1%43.4%-7.2%
1M Excs Rtn-8.1%-7.9%-1.7%-12.6%-9.6%-6.7%-8.0%
3M Excs Rtn-13.9%-16.4%-0.7%-14.5%-13.6%-1.1%-13.7%
6M Excs Rtn-18.1%-2.7%-1.8%-2.2%-26.1%-17.1%-9.9%
12M Excs Rtn-28.2%-12.2%-0.9%-32.4%-46.5%-24.9%-26.5%
3Y Excs Rtn-51.1%-77.9%-116.1%-100.9%-76.0%-27.4%-76.9%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Midwest & South2,1172,0632,0422,0762,106
Las Vegas Locals890895928931886
Online708606422254173
Downtown Las Vegas229230222215156
Managed & Other1481361247950
Total4,0923,9303,7383,5553,370


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20022001200019991998
Blue Chip927975  
Par Dice545347  
Downtown Properties4743423928
Sams Town Las Vegas312418  
Delta Downs22-1   
Treasure Chest222016  
Stardust1513161422
Sams Town Tunica12240  
Eldorado and Jokers Wild776  
Silver Star -175  
Boulder Stip Properties   3440
Central Region   150133
Nevada Region   8890
Total301260296326313


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320152014
Midwest & South3,9243,8553,805  
Las Vegas Locals1,6811,6241,6351,1551,164
Corporate409318258423425
Downtown Las Vegas289293295138129
Online160186155  
Managed & Other111116124  
Midwest and South   1,2641,302
Peninsula   1,3711,460
Total6,5756,3926,2734,3514,479


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$77.79 
Market Cap ($ Bil)5.8 
First Trading Date10/18/1993 
Distance from 52W High-14.8% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$84.87$84.05
DMA Trendindeterminateindeterminate
Distance from DMA-8.3%-7.4%
 3M1YR
Volatility22.5%26.4%
Downside Capture80.1356.49
Upside Capture14.9634.25
Correlation (SPY)12.5%26.7%
BYD Betas & Captures as of 8/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.770.100.170.500.550.90
Up Beta0.64-1.09-0.790.370.420.92
Down Beta0.650.150.351.040.960.99
Up Capture0%1%25%21%23%51%
Bmk +ve Days10213268138427
Stock +ve Days8172959116383
Down Capture241%125%63%56%63%97%
Bmk -ve Days11213259113324
Stock -ve Days13253567133365

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BYD
BYD-8.1%26.4%-0.35-
Sector ETF (XLY)1.4%19.5%-0.0532.9%
Equity (SPY)21.2%12.8%1.2327.1%
Gold (GLD)25.1%29.1%0.771.2%
Commodities (DBC)42.9%20.4%1.64-20.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)10.7%13.6%0.5038.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-31.0%43.5%-0.7310.7%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BYD
BYD6.0%31.2%0.22-
Sector ETF (XLY)6.1%24.1%0.2157.0%
Equity (SPY)13.1%17.2%0.5856.0%
Gold (GLD)19.6%18.8%0.851.6%
Commodities (DBC)11.0%19.5%0.445.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.0%18.9%0.0048.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)10.5%52.6%0.3826.1%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with BYD
BYD15.3%43.1%0.48-
Sector ETF (XLY)12.2%22.2%0.5059.0%
Equity (SPY)15.3%17.9%0.7358.4%
Gold (GLD)12.5%16.3%0.632.4%
Commodities (DBC)8.0%18.1%0.3620.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.9%20.7%0.2051.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.1%66.1%1.0319.8%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date8142026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity4.0 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 7312026-1.8%
Average Daily Volume0.8 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest5.1 days
Basic Shares Quantity74.8 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares5.4%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/25/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/23/20260.6%0.6%-6.7%
4/23/2026-5.9%-2.5%-11.0%
2/5/2026-0.5%-1.8%-3.8%
10/23/2025-7.3%-8.9%-5.0%
7/24/20254.4%3.1%4.1%
4/24/20254.3%4.7%10.6%
2/6/2025-1.7%-0.6%-15.6%
10/24/20247.9%7.7%12.5%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131011
# Negative111413
Median Positive2.8%5.0%8.9%
Median Negative-3.6%-2.2%-6.9%
Max Positive7.9%18.8%18.2%
Max Negative-15.4%-13.9%-17.7%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/23/20260.6%0.6%-6.7%
4/23/2026-5.9%-2.5%-11.0%
2/5/2026-0.5%-1.8%-3.8%
10/23/2025-7.3%-8.9%-5.0%
7/24/20254.4%3.1%4.1%
4/24/20254.3%4.7%10.6%
2/6/2025-1.7%-0.6%-15.6%
10/24/20247.9%7.7%12.5%
7/25/20244.3%-1.3%2.6%
4/25/2024-15.4%-13.9%-17.7%
2/8/20241.9%-1.3%-3.2%
10/24/2023-11.8%-9.5%-2.9%
7/27/2023-3.6%-4.0%-6.9%
4/25/20231.5%7.3%-2.3%
2/2/20237.0%4.4%4.3%
10/25/20222.2%6.6%9.0%
7/26/20222.5%1.3%3.1%
4/26/2022-3.5%-1.8%-10.9%
2/3/20226.5%18.8%0.8%
10/26/20210.9%-2.0%-7.1%
7/27/20212.8%-0.9%8.9%
4/27/2021-0.9%-4.6%-7.7%
2/16/2021-3.4%5.2%18.2%
10/26/2020-5.1%-7.5%16.1%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131011
# Negative111413
Median Positive2.8%5.0%8.9%
Median Negative-3.6%-2.2%-6.9%
Max Positive7.9%18.8%18.2%
Max Negative-15.4%-13.9%-17.7%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/30/202610-Q
03/31/202604/30/202610-Q
12/31/202502/20/202610-K
09/30/202510/31/202510-Q
06/30/202507/30/202510-Q
03/31/202505/02/202510-Q
12/31/202402/21/202510-K
09/30/202410/31/202410-Q
06/30/202408/01/202410-Q
03/31/202405/03/202410-Q
12/31/202302/26/202410-K
09/30/202311/01/202310-Q
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q
03/31/202305/05/202310-Q
12/31/202202/24/202310-K
09/30/202211/03/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/30/202610-Q
03/31/202604/30/202610-Q
12/31/202502/20/202610-K
09/30/202510/31/202510-Q
06/30/202507/30/202510-Q
03/31/202505/02/202510-Q
12/31/202402/21/202510-K
09/30/202410/31/202410-Q
06/30/202408/01/202410-Q
03/31/202405/03/202410-Q
12/31/202302/26/202410-K
09/30/202311/01/202310-Q
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q
03/31/202305/05/202310-Q
12/31/202202/24/202310-K
09/30/202211/03/202210-Q
06/30/202208/04/202210-Q
03/31/202205/06/202210-Q
12/31/202102/28/202210-K
09/30/202110/28/202110-Q
06/30/202107/29/202110-Q
03/31/202105/06/202110-Q
12/31/202003/01/202110-K
09/30/202011/05/202010-Q
06/30/202008/06/202010-Q
03/31/202005/11/202010-Q
12/31/201902/27/202010-K
09/30/201911/07/201910-Q

Insider Activity

Updated 8/26/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Johnson, Marianne Boyd Trust*Sell826202682.0012984132,157,022Form
2Hirsberg, JoshCFO & TreasurerDirectSell728202689.7612,7771,146,86437,965,697Form
3Clinton, UriChief Legal Off. & SecretaryDirectSell609202687.693,468304,1094,982,370Form
4Smith, KeithPresident and CEODirectSell604202685.90100,0008,590,00085,640,668Form
5Spadafor, Christine J DirectSell514202680.911,237100,086708,529Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Johnson, Marianne Boyd Trust*Sell826202682.0012984132,157,022Form
2Hirsberg, JoshCFO & TreasurerDirectSell728202689.7612,7771,146,86437,965,697Form
3Clinton, UriChief Legal Off. & SecretaryDirectSell609202687.693,468304,1094,982,370Form
4Smith, KeithPresident and CEODirectSell604202685.90100,0008,590,00085,640,668Form
5Spadafor, Christine J DirectSell514202680.911,237100,086708,529Form
6Johnson, Marianne BoydChairmanTrust*Sell505202684.0362,9145,286,663135,272,166Form
7Johnson, Marianne BoydChairmanTrust*Sell505202685.2737,0863,162,323142,633,005Form
8Thompson, Stephen SChief Administrative OfficerDirectSell302202683.5919,5301,632,5131,839,732Form
9Hirsberg, JoshCFO & TreasurerDirectSell302202685.8623,9242,054,11537,413,152Form
10Boyd, William R TrustSell219202684.8430,0002,545,200163,779,123Form
11Boyd, William R TrustSell1112202580.3620,0001,607,200157,541,521Form
12Johnson, Marianne BoydExecutive ChairmanTrust*Sell905202586.62100,0008,662,000147,633,309Form
13Hirsberg, JoshCFO & TreasurerDirectSell825202585.4140,0353,419,38935,888,001Form
14Smith, KeithPresident and CEODirectSell822202585.2125,0002,130,25089,188,370Form
15Smith, KeithPresident and CEODirectSell820202583.9125,0002,097,75089,925,424Form
16Smith, KeithPresident and CEODirectSell820202583.0950,0004,154,50091,123,889Form
17Johnson, Marianne BoydExecutive ChairmanTrust*Sell814202584.17100,0008,417,000126,623,580Form
18Boyd, William R DirectSell813202581.619,774797,6561,239,493Form
19Boyd, William R DirectSell813202581.573,226263,1452,036,150Form
20Clinton, UriGeneral Counsel & SecretaryDirectSell811202582.082,500205,2003,802,766Form
21Thompson, Stephen SChief Administrative OfficerDirectSell804202583.2515,9061,324,1743,214,199Form
22Bogich, TedChief Operating OfficerDirectSell804202583.1816,4971,372,2203,752,749Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Sep 4, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
BWCP, LP$38.1 Mil5.8%27ADD +15.3%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
BWCP, LP$38.1 Mil5.8%27ADD +15.3%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Benchstone Capital Management LP$14.8 Mil1.7%43Exited13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
BWCP, LP$38.1 Mil5.8%27ADD +15.3%13F
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