{"id":295638,"date":"2023-10-25T15:35:37","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T20:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=295638"},"modified":"2023-10-26T10:45:05","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T15:45:05","slug":"boyd-gaming-price-targets-cut-after-q3-eps-miss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/boyd-gaming-price-targets-cut-after-q3-eps-miss\/","title":{"rendered":"Boyd Gaming Slides After Earnings Miss, Analysts Cut Price Targets"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shares of Boyd Gaming (NYSE: BYD) slumped more than 11% Wednesday, a day after the regional casino operator reported third-quarter earnings per share that missed Wall Street estimates.<\/p>\n

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A promotion photo for Boyd Gaming’s Orleans Casino in Las Vegas, above. The stock plunged following a third-quarter earnings miss. (Image: YouTube)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Late Tuesday, the Orleans operator said it earned $1.36 a share on revenue of $903.16 million. Analysts expected earnings of $1.47 on sales of $880.71. While the revenue beat was impressive, analysts and investors were frustrated by the earnings miss and concerned about commentary from management that the November debut of Red Rock Resorts’ (NASDAQ: RRR) Durango Casino & Resort<\/a> in Southwest Las Vegas could siphon business from Boyd\u2019s Las Vegas locals casinos.<\/p>\n

As a result, at least six analysts reduced price targets on the Aliante operator, one of whom was Stifel\u2019s Steven Wieczynski. In a new report to clients, he reiterated a \u201cbuy\u201d rating on Boyd shares while trimming his price forecast to $78 from $83.<\/p>\n

We believe this could actually be a clearing event as expectations will finally get reset and estimates should move lower,\u201d wrote Wieczynski. \u201cWe continue to believe the majority of stocks under our coverage will never work until estimates get reset to a level in which investors feel comfortable that those revised estimates are achievable under any softer macro backdrop.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Las Vegas-based Boyd runs 28 gaming venues in 10 states.<\/p>\n

Potential Sign of Regional Weakness<\/h2>\n

Boyd is the first of the major regional casino operators to deliver third-quarter results, and there are concerns in the investment community that the weak earning print could be a harbinger of gloomy things for the segment.<\/p>\n

Those worries aren\u2019t hyperbole because some regional gaming markets already show signs of strain. While there\u2019s little evidence of economic contraction<\/a> on the Las Vegas Strip and Macau rebounds in earnest, macroeconomic headwinds linger for regional casino stocks.<\/p>\n

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High inflation and rising interest rates are compelling consumers, particularly those in many gaming markets outside of Las Vegas<\/a>, to dial back spending, presenting a potential headwind to operators like Boyd in the process. Still, Boyd could be one of the more resilient regional casino names if investors can come to grips with more practical top and bottom-line forecasts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cWhile we aren\u2019t sure when\/if the consumer will materially crack, based on the current macro backdrop and the potential for a recession to rear its head, we believe being as cautious as possible with our forward thinking is most prudent at this point. BYD\u2019s forward commentary remains mostly encouraging, with them indicating that their core customer hasn\u2019t slowed at all through September,\u201d added Wieczynski.<\/p>\n

Boyd Has Buffers<\/h2>\n

While the current macroeconomic environment isn\u2019t inviting for some regional casino markets, Boyd has avenues for buffering against an economic slump.<\/p>\n

At the end of the third quarter, the operator had cash on hand of $269.2 million and remains committed to repurchasing its stock and its dividend program.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIn addition to a commitment to improved operating efficiency, we expect management to remain equally committed to returning excess capital to shareholders,\u201d concluded Wieczynski. \u201cWe also continue to hang our hat on BYD\u2019s significant real estate ownership, which helps to support the valuation in the worst of times while presenting an avenue for strategic value creation over the longer term.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Shares of Boyd Gaming (NYSE: BYD) slumped more than 11% Wednesday, a day after the regional casino operator reported third-quarter earnings per share that missed Wall Street estimates. Late Tuesday, the Orleans operator said it earned $1.36 a share on revenue of $903.16 million. Analysts expected earnings of $1.47 on sales of $880.71. 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