Churchill Downs Q4 revenue rises 7% to $665.9 million; net income falls 28%
Churchill Downs reported fourth quarter and full year 2025 results. Revenue grew in both periods, but net income attributable to the company fell, and diluted EPS declined to $0.71 for the quarter and $5.29 for the year. The company also reported higher Adjusted EBITDA and an increased annual dividend.
Key points
- Q4 2025 net revenue was $665.9 million, up $41.7 million or 7%; net income attributable to CDI was $51.3 million, down $20.4 million or 28%
- Diluted EPS was $0.71 in Q4 2025 versus $0.95 a year earlier, and $5.29 for full year 2025 versus $5.68 in 2024
- Full year 2025 net income attributable to CDI was $383.0 million versus $426.8 million, including a $33.0 million after-tax increase in impairment charges tied mainly to the Chasers' gaming rights
- Annual dividend of $0.438 per share, a seven percent increase; the company repurchased 4,190,380 shares for $425.3 million in 2025
The filing
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