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Churchill Downs Incorporated (CHDN)

Q3 2026
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CHDN bets on premium projects and debt refinancing as Virginia supply weighs

  • Three capital projects at Churchill Downs Racetrack Churchill Downs announced three projects at its flagship track: a new premium hospitality building, a VIP club expansion, and more infield seats, all ready by the 2027 or 2028 Kentucky Derby. These upgrades should raise revenue per guest and support future growth.

    This is a new, concrete investment plan that supports the long-term growth story behind CHDN's price.

  • Full ownership of United Tote restored Churchill Downs is buying back the 49% of United Tote it sold to NYRA, regaining full control of its betting technology. NYRA also extended its tote services contract through 2035. This vertical integration should improve margins and strengthen its business-to-business racing content.

    A new strategic deal that gives CHDN more control over a key supplier and a long-term customer contract.

  • Q2 earnings miss but revenue grows Churchill Downs missed second-quarter earnings estimates by a penny but revenue rose 4.9% to $980 million and EBITDA beat slightly. The stock has fallen sharply this year, and analysts had already cut estimates, so the miss adds pressure even as the top line holds up.

    The earnings miss is a new negative, while revenue growth and EBITDA beat provide some offset.

  • Debt refinancing and plan to sell regional casinos Churchill Downs proposed a $500 million term loan refinancing and is reviewing a possible sale of nine regional casinos. The goal is to recycle money into higher-return projects, its core historical racing machine assets, and share buybacks. This could lift future profits and support the stock.

    A new capital allocation plan that could unlock value and reduce debt concerns.

  • Mizuho cuts price target on Virginia supply headwinds Mizuho lowered its price target on Churchill Downs to $125 from $157 and trimmed full-year EBITDA estimates, citing new gaming supply in Virginia. The stock fell 5.2% on the news. This highlights a real competitive threat in a key market.

    A new analyst downgrade that directly pressures the stock and points to a specific regional headwind.

September 2026
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CHDN bets on premium projects and debt refinancing as Virginia supply weighs

  • Three capital projects at Churchill Downs Racetrack Churchill Downs announced three projects at its flagship track: a new premium hospitality building, a VIP club expansion, and more infield seats, all ready by the 2027 or 2028 Kentucky Derby. These upgrades should raise revenue per guest and support future growth.

    This is a new, concrete investment plan that supports the long-term growth story behind CHDN's price.

  • Full ownership of United Tote restored Churchill Downs is buying back the 49% of United Tote it sold to NYRA, regaining full control of its betting technology. NYRA also extended its tote services contract through 2035. This vertical integration should improve margins and strengthen its business-to-business racing content.

    A new strategic deal that gives CHDN more control over a key supplier and a long-term customer contract.

  • Q2 earnings miss but revenue grows Churchill Downs missed second-quarter earnings estimates by a penny but revenue rose 4.9% to $980 million and EBITDA beat slightly. The stock has fallen sharply this year, and analysts had already cut estimates, so the miss adds pressure even as the top line holds up.

    The earnings miss is a new negative, while revenue growth and EBITDA beat provide some offset.

  • Debt refinancing and plan to sell regional casinos Churchill Downs proposed a $500 million term loan refinancing and is reviewing a possible sale of nine regional casinos. The goal is to recycle money into higher-return projects, its core historical racing machine assets, and share buybacks. This could lift future profits and support the stock.

    A new capital allocation plan that could unlock value and reduce debt concerns.

  • Mizuho cuts price target on Virginia supply headwinds Mizuho lowered its price target on Churchill Downs to $125 from $157 and trimmed full-year EBITDA estimates, citing new gaming supply in Virginia. The stock fell 5.2% on the news. This highlights a real competitive threat in a key market.

    A new analyst downgrade that directly pressures the stock and points to a specific regional headwind.

Latest
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CHDN bets on premium projects and debt refinancing as Virginia supply weighs

  • Three capital projects at Churchill Downs Racetrack Churchill Downs announced three projects at its flagship track: a new premium hospitality building, a VIP club expansion, and more infield seats, all ready by the 2027 or 2028 Kentucky Derby. These upgrades should raise revenue per guest and support future growth.

    This is a new, concrete investment plan that supports the long-term growth story behind CHDN's price.

  • Full ownership of United Tote restored Churchill Downs is buying back the 49% of United Tote it sold to NYRA, regaining full control of its betting technology. NYRA also extended its tote services contract through 2035. This vertical integration should improve margins and strengthen its business-to-business racing content.

    A new strategic deal that gives CHDN more control over a key supplier and a long-term customer contract.

  • Q2 earnings miss but revenue grows Churchill Downs missed second-quarter earnings estimates by a penny but revenue rose 4.9% to $980 million and EBITDA beat slightly. The stock has fallen sharply this year, and analysts had already cut estimates, so the miss adds pressure even as the top line holds up.

    The earnings miss is a new negative, while revenue growth and EBITDA beat provide some offset.

  • Debt refinancing and plan to sell regional casinos Churchill Downs proposed a $500 million term loan refinancing and is reviewing a possible sale of nine regional casinos. The goal is to recycle money into higher-return projects, its core historical racing machine assets, and share buybacks. This could lift future profits and support the stock.

    A new capital allocation plan that could unlock value and reduce debt concerns.

  • Mizuho cuts price target on Virginia supply headwinds Mizuho lowered its price target on Churchill Downs to $125 from $157 and trimmed full-year EBITDA estimates, citing new gaming supply in Virginia. The stock fell 5.2% on the news. This highlights a real competitive threat in a key market.

    A new analyst downgrade that directly pressures the stock and points to a specific regional headwind.

Las Vegas Sands Corp (LVS)

Q3 2026
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LVS Q2 Misses on Low Macao Hold; Buyback and Macau Rebound in Focus

  • Q2 earnings miss on low Macao hold LVS missed second-quarter estimates: revenue $3.15 billion and earnings of 59 cents a share, well below expectations. The company blamed unusually low rolling-play hold in Macao, which cut Macao EBITDA by $87 million. This weak result pushed the stock down about 6% and led analysts to cut estimates.

    The earnings miss is the main new event that moved LVS and explains the period's weakness.

  • Buyback raised to $6 billion, dividend kept LVS repurchased $787 million of its own stock last quarter, pays a 30-cent quarterly dividend, and the board raised its buyback authorization to $6 billion through 2029. Buying back shares supports the stock price by reducing supply and signaling confidence.

    This is a concrete new capital-return action that supports LVS shares despite the earnings miss.

  • Macau weak in July, but rebound expected Macau gaming revenue fell 8.4% in July from a year earlier, hurt by the World Cup and typhoons, with premium betting down 19%. Still, revenue rose 5.9% from June, and Jefferies expects growth in the third and fourth quarters on concerts and NBA China Games.

    Macau is LVS's biggest market, so this monthly data shows near-term pressure but a likely rebound.

  • Company sticks to $700M Macau EBITDA goal Management reiterated its target of $700 million quarterly EBITDA in Macau over time, even though the latest quarter was only $430 million. It called the quarter unrepresentative due to low hold and World Cup travel dips. Marina Bay Sands expansion remains on track for early 2031.

    This forward-looking guidance and expansion timeline give investors a reason to look past the weak quarter.

August 2026
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LVS Q2 Misses on Low Macao Hold; Buyback and Macau Rebound in Focus

  • Q2 earnings miss on low Macao hold LVS missed second-quarter estimates: revenue $3.15 billion and earnings of 59 cents a share, well below expectations. The company blamed unusually low rolling-play hold in Macao, which cut Macao EBITDA by $87 million. This weak result pushed the stock down about 6% and led analysts to cut estimates.

    The earnings miss is the main new event that moved LVS and explains the period's weakness.

  • Buyback raised to $6 billion, dividend kept LVS repurchased $787 million of its own stock last quarter, pays a 30-cent quarterly dividend, and the board raised its buyback authorization to $6 billion through 2029. Buying back shares supports the stock price by reducing supply and signaling confidence.

    This is a concrete new capital-return action that supports LVS shares despite the earnings miss.

  • Macau weak in July, but rebound expected Macau gaming revenue fell 8.4% in July from a year earlier, hurt by the World Cup and typhoons, with premium betting down 19%. Still, revenue rose 5.9% from June, and Jefferies expects growth in the third and fourth quarters on concerts and NBA China Games.

    Macau is LVS's biggest market, so this monthly data shows near-term pressure but a likely rebound.

  • Company sticks to $700M Macau EBITDA goal Management reiterated its target of $700 million quarterly EBITDA in Macau over time, even though the latest quarter was only $430 million. It called the quarter unrepresentative due to low hold and World Cup travel dips. Marina Bay Sands expansion remains on track for early 2031.

    This forward-looking guidance and expansion timeline give investors a reason to look past the weak quarter.

Latest
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LVS Q2 Misses on Low Macao Hold; Buyback and Macau Rebound in Focus

  • Q2 earnings miss on low Macao hold LVS missed second-quarter estimates: revenue $3.15 billion and earnings of 59 cents a share, well below expectations. The company blamed unusually low rolling-play hold in Macao, which cut Macao EBITDA by $87 million. This weak result pushed the stock down about 6% and led analysts to cut estimates.

    The earnings miss is the main new event that moved LVS and explains the period's weakness.

  • Buyback raised to $6 billion, dividend kept LVS repurchased $787 million of its own stock last quarter, pays a 30-cent quarterly dividend, and the board raised its buyback authorization to $6 billion through 2029. Buying back shares supports the stock price by reducing supply and signaling confidence.

    This is a concrete new capital-return action that supports LVS shares despite the earnings miss.

  • Macau weak in July, but rebound expected Macau gaming revenue fell 8.4% in July from a year earlier, hurt by the World Cup and typhoons, with premium betting down 19%. Still, revenue rose 5.9% from June, and Jefferies expects growth in the third and fourth quarters on concerts and NBA China Games.

    Macau is LVS's biggest market, so this monthly data shows near-term pressure but a likely rebound.

  • Company sticks to $700M Macau EBITDA goal Management reiterated its target of $700 million quarterly EBITDA in Macau over time, even though the latest quarter was only $430 million. It called the quarter unrepresentative due to low hold and World Cup travel dips. Marina Bay Sands expansion remains on track for early 2031.

    This forward-looking guidance and expansion timeline give investors a reason to look past the weak quarter.