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LAS VEGAS - Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE:BYD) reported first-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations, with shares rising 1.9% in after-hours trading on Thursday.
The casino operator posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.62, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.55. Revenue for the quarter came in at $991.6 million, up 3.2% YoY and above analyst projections of $977.18 million.
Boyd Gaming’s total Adjusted EBITDAR increased to $337.5 million in Q1 2025, up from $330.5 million in the same period last year. The company maintained property operating margins of 40% despite weather impacts in its Midwest & South segment.
"We achieved revenue and Adjusted EBITDAR growth on both a Companywide and property-level basis," said Keith Smith, President and CEO of Boyd Gaming. "While economic uncertainty has increased in recent weeks, we are encouraged that trends in our business have remained consistent over the first three weeks of April."
The company’s Online segment delivered strong growth, with increased contributions from its online casino gaming business. Boyd Gaming also reported continued growth in management fees from Sky River Casino (EPA:CASP).
During the quarter, Boyd Gaming repurchased $328 million in shares and increased its quarterly dividend to $0.18 per share. As of March 31, the company had approximately $312 million remaining under its current share repurchase authorization.
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