Reflecting On Casino Operator Stocks’ Q3 Earnings: Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR)

As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q3. Today, we are looking at casino operator stocks, starting with Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR).

Casino operators enjoy limited competition because gambling is a highly regulated industry. These companies can also enjoy healthy margins and profits. Have you ever heard the phrase ‘the house always wins’? Regulation cuts both ways, however, and casinos may face stroke-of-the-pen risk that suddenly limits what they can or can't do and where they can do it. Furthermore, digitization is changing the game, pun intended. Whether it’s online poker or sports betting on your smartphone, innovation is forcing these players to adapt to changing consumer preferences, such as being able to wager anywhere on demand.

The 9 casino operator stocks we track reported a slower Q3. As a group, revenues were in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

In light of this news, share prices of the companies have held steady. On average, they are relatively unchanged since the latest earnings results.

Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR)

Formerly Eldorado Resorts, Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) is a global gaming and hospitality company operating numerous casinos, hotels, and resort properties.

Caesars Entertainment reported revenues of $2.87 billion, down 4% year on year. This print fell short of analysts’ expectations by 1.5%. Overall, it was a slower quarter for the company with a significant miss of analysts’ EPS and EBITDA estimates.

Tom Reeg, Chief Executive Officer of Caesars Entertainment, Inc., commented, “During the third quarter, we delivered another quarter of $1 billion of same-store consolidated Adjusted EBITDA. Results in Las Vegas reflect record third quarter hotel, F&B and banquet revenues driven by strong occupancy and cash ADRs. Regional segment operating results were negatively impacted by new competition, construction disruption and difficult comparisons versus the prior year. Caesars Digital set a new all-time quarterly record for Adjusted EBITDA driven by over 40% growth in net revenues.”

Unsurprisingly, the stock is down 13.9% since reporting and currently trades at $38.80.

Read our full report on Caesars Entertainment here, it’s free.

Best Q3: Boyd Gaming (NYSE:BYD)

Run by the Boyd family, Boyd Gaming (NYSE:BYD) is a diversified operator of gaming entertainment properties across the United States, offering casino games, hotel accommodations, and dining.

Boyd Gaming reported revenues of $961.2 million, up 6.4% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 4.8%. The business had a strong quarter with a decent beat of analysts’ Non-Gaming revenue and EBITDA estimates.

Boyd Gaming scored the biggest analyst estimates beat among its peers. The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 13.5% since reporting. It currently trades at $73.01.

Is now the time to buy Boyd Gaming? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free.

Weakest Q3: Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN)

Founded by the former Mirage Resorts CEO, Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) is a global developer and operator of high-end hotels and casinos, known for its luxurious properties and premium guest services.

Wynn Resorts reported revenues of $1.69 billion, up 1.3% year on year, falling short of analysts’ expectations by 2%. It was a disappointing quarter as it posted a significant miss of analysts’ adjusted operating income and EPS estimates.

As expected, the stock is down 1.9% since the results and currently trades at $93.83.

Read our full analysis of Wynn Resorts’s results here.

Golden Entertainment (NASDAQ:GDEN)

Founded in 2001, Golden Entertainment (NASDAQ:GDEN) is a gaming company operating casinos, taverns, and distributed gaming platforms.

Golden Entertainment reported revenues of $161.2 million, down 37.4% year on year. This result lagged analysts' expectations by 1.1%. Aside from that, it was a mixed quarter as it also recorded a solid beat of analysts’ EPS estimates but a significant miss of analysts’ adjusted operating income estimates.

Golden Entertainment had the slowest revenue growth among its peers. The stock is up 7.9% since reporting and currently trades at $33.22.

Read our full, actionable report on Golden Entertainment here, it’s free.

Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ:RRR)

Founded in 1976, Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ:RRR) operates a range of casino resorts and entertainment properties, primarily in the Las Vegas metropolitan area.

Red Rock Resorts reported revenues of $468 million, up 13.7% year on year. This number beat analysts’ expectations by 1.5%. Zooming out, it was a slower quarter as it recorded a significant miss of analysts’ EPS and EBITDA estimates.

Red Rock Resorts pulled off the fastest revenue growth among its peers. The stock is down 9.8% since reporting and currently trades at $50.21.

Read our full, actionable report on Red Rock Resorts here, it’s free.

Market Update

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