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Boyd Gaming Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 23 July 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue flat, net income lower: Revenue was $1.03 billion, in line with the prior-year quarter. Net income attributable to Boyd Gaming was $131.2 million, or $1.75 per diluted share, against $151.5 million, or $1.84. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDAR lower year over year: Adjusted EBITDAR was $350.5 million against $357.9 million. Operating income was $200.7 million against $242.4 million. Source
  • Midwest & South revenue and EBITDAR up: Revenue rose to $556.9 million from $540.1 million, and Adjusted EBITDAR to $208.7 million from $201.4 million. Source
  • Las Vegas Locals softness at Orleans: Locals revenue was $225.9 million against $229.1 million, and Adjusted EBITDAR $106.4 million against $112.7 million. The remainder of the segment grew revenue and Adjusted EBITDAR over the prior year. Source
  • Online revenue and EBITDAR declined: Online segment revenue was $158.2 million against $173.1 million, and Adjusted EBITDAR $10.6 million against $22.2 million. The release cites online casino growth and third-party market access contributions. Source
  • Property margin held at 40%: Management said property operating margins were 40% in the quarter, a level it has consistently delivered over the last several years. Source
  • Over $170 million returned to shareholders: Management said dividends and share repurchases together exceeded $170 million in the second quarter. Source

“Our second-quarter results demonstrated the benefits of our diversified business model”

Keith Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boyd Gaming

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Management described the Sky River Casino expansion as recently completed and tied the higher management fees to it. The first-quarter release mentioned only continuing fee increases. Source

Second-quarter results and growth drivers

  • Revenue flat, net income lower: Revenue was $1.03 billion, in line with the prior-year quarter. Net income attributable to Boyd Gaming was $131.2 million, or $1.75 per diluted share, against $151.5 million, or $1.84. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDAR lower year over year: Adjusted EBITDAR was $350.5 million against $357.9 million. Operating income was $200.7 million against $242.4 million. Source
  • Adjusted EPS up on fewer shares: Adjusted Earnings were $144.4 million, or $1.93 per diluted share, against $154.2 million, or $1.87. Diluted weighted average shares fell to 74.8 million from 82.3 million. Source
  • Core and retail play supported results: Management attributed the quarter's performance to strength in play from core and retail customers across the portfolio, and to contributions from recent capital investments. Source

Segments and regions

  • Midwest & South revenue and EBITDAR up: Revenue rose to $556.9 million from $540.1 million, and Adjusted EBITDAR to $208.7 million from $201.4 million. Source
  • Las Vegas Locals softness at Orleans: Locals revenue was $225.9 million against $229.1 million, and Adjusted EBITDAR $106.4 million against $112.7 million. The remainder of the segment grew revenue and Adjusted EBITDAR over the prior year. Source
  • Downtown revenue and EBITDAR lower: Downtown revenue was $52.1 million against $55.3 million, and Adjusted EBITDAR $16.9 million against $19.4 million. Play from core and Hawaiian customers was consistent with recent quarters. Source
  • Online revenue and EBITDAR declined: Online segment revenue was $158.2 million against $173.1 million, and Adjusted EBITDAR $10.6 million against $22.2 million. The release cites online casino growth and third-party market access contributions. Source
  • Managed fees rose after Sky River expansion: Managed & Other revenue was $41.3 million against $36.5 million, and Adjusted EBITDAR $30.7 million against $26.0 million. Management fees were $28.5 million against $23.8 million. Source

“We also returned substantial capital to our shareholders, with more than $170 million in dividends and share repurchases during the second quarter.”

Keith Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boyd Gaming

Costs, margins and property results

  • Property margin held at 40%: Management said property operating margins were 40% in the quarter, a level it has consistently delivered over the last several years. Source
  • Depreciation rose, interest fell: Depreciation and amortization was $91.1 million against $70.0 million. Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized, was $31.4 million against $50.6 million. Source
  • Preopening and writedown costs rose: Project development, preopening and writedowns were $15.4 million against $2.8 million. Corporate expense was $33.2 million against $35.4 million, or $22.9 million net of share-based compensation. Source
  • Operating income and pretax income lower: Operating income was $200.7 million against $242.4 million. Income before income taxes was $170.6 million against $193.1 million. Source

Capital, cash and shareholder returns

  • Over $170 million returned to shareholders: Management said dividends and share repurchases together exceeded $170 million in the second quarter. Source
  • Buybacks of $156 million in quarter: The company repurchased $156 million of common stock in the quarter and had $551 million remaining under its current authorization at June 30, 2026. Source
  • Cash and debt at quarter end: Cash on hand was $322.7 million and total debt $2.6 billion as of June 30, 2026. Source

“our Company is well-positioned to continue creating long-term shareholder value”

Keith Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boyd Gaming

Strategy and investment

  • Diversified model cited by management: Management said the results demonstrated the benefits of a diversified business model across Midwest & South, Online and Managed. Source
  • Recent capital investments contributed: Management cited contributions from recent capital investments as a source of results during the quarter. Source
  • Well-positioned, free cash flow cited: Management described an efficient operating model and robust free cash flow, and said the company is well-positioned for long-term value creation. Source

Investor communications and leadership

  • Conference call held July 23: Management hosted a conference call on July 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern to discuss the second-quarter results. Source
  • Replay available through July 30: A replay of the call was available by phone and on the investor website through Thursday, July 30. Source
  • Chief executive statement in release: The release carries a statement from the company's chief executive on the quarter's results. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Property operating margin Source40%
Gaming properties operated Source27 in 11 states
Las Vegas Locals property margin, remainder of segment Sourceexceeding 50%

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Management cited ongoing softness in destination business downtown, which it said continued to affect results. Source
  • Operational: Management cited ongoing construction disruption at the Suncoast as affecting Las Vegas Locals results alongside Orleans softness. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: The $0.20 dividend was paid on July 15, 2026, as previously announced. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.