Boyd Gaming (BYD) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) is a diversified hospitality and gaming company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company develops, owns and operates a portfolio of branded gaming and entertainment properties, including casinos, hotels, restaurants and meeting facilities. Boyd Gaming’s offerings range from slot machines and table games to live entertainment, dining concepts and convention space, designed to appeal to both regional and destination visitors.

Founded in 1975 by its namesake, William S. “Bill” Boyd, the company began with the opening of its first property on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas. Over the decades, Boyd Gaming has expanded through both organic development and strategic acquisitions. Notable milestones include the purchase of Coast Casinos in 2004, which added properties such as Gold Coast and The Orleans, and more recent expansions into riverboat and racetrack resorts.

Today, Boyd Gaming’s portfolio spans multiple U.S. markets, with a mix of urban and regional properties. Key locations include Las Vegas resorts such as the Fremont Hotel & Casino and Sam’s Town; regional destinations like IP Casino Resort in Biloxi, Mississippi; Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City, Indiana; Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino in East Peoria, Illinois; and Delta Downs Racetrack Resort in Vinton, Louisiana. The company’s geographic diversification allows it to capture a wide audience, from local gaming patrons to tourists seeking integrated resort experiences.

Leadership at Boyd Gaming is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Keith E. Smith, who has held executive roles in finance and operations within the company since 2011. Under his direction, Boyd Gaming has pursued initiatives in digital gaming platforms and non-gaming amenities, while maintaining a focus on customer service and community partnerships. The company’s board and management team continue to emphasize operational efficiency, brand development and market expansion in the competitive hospitality and gaming landscape.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $84.55 to $85.72
• 50-Day Range: $77.90 to $87.29
• 52-Week Range: $57.67 to $87.83
• Volume: 803,401 shs
• Average Volume: 1.05 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $6.86 billion
• P/E Ratio: 13.16
• Dividend Yield: 0.84%
• Price Target: $86.62
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Boyd Gaming Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Boyd Gaming scored higher than 86% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 38th out of 289 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.2 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Boyd Gaming has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.43, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Boyd Gaming has been the subject of 9 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 8.90%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Boyd Gaming are expected to grow by 8.90% in the coming year, from $6.52 to $7.10 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Boyd Gaming is 13.15, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 269.28.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Boyd Gaming is 13.15, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 18.06.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Boyd Gaming has a PEG Ratio of 2.43. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Boyd Gaming has a P/B Ratio of 4.78. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.89% of the float of Boyd Gaming has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Boyd Gaming has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Boyd Gaming has recently increased by 6.69%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Boyd Gaming has a dividend yield of 0.84%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Boyd Gaming has only been increasing its dividend for 4 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Boyd Gaming is 11.08%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Boyd Gaming will have a dividend payout ratio of 10.14% next year. This indicates that Boyd Gaming will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Environmental Score: -2.47

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.89% of the float of Boyd Gaming has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Boyd Gaming has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Boyd Gaming has recently increased by 6.69%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.90

News Sentiment

Boyd Gaming has a news sentiment score of 0.90. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 1.04 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 20 news articles for Boyd Gaming this week, compared to 14 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 17 people have searched for BYD on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -47% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 2 people have added Boyd Gaming to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Boyd Gaming insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $23,976,085.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

21.97% of the stock of Boyd Gaming is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

76.81% of the stock of Boyd Gaming is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

BYD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BYD shares performed this year?

Boyd Gaming's stock was trading at $72.54 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, BYD shares have increased by 18.0% and is now trading at $85.57.

How were Boyd Gaming's earnings last quarter?

Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE:BYD) announced its earnings results on Thursday, July, 24th. The company reported $1.87 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.67 by $0.20. Boyd Gaming's revenue for the quarter was up 6.9% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Is Boyd Gaming buying back stock?

Boyd Gaming's Board of Directors approved a stock buyback program on Thursday, December 5th 2024, which permits the company to repurchase $500,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could buy up to 7.6% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are usually a sign that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

Who are Boyd Gaming's major shareholders?

Boyd Gaming's top institutional shareholders include Boston Partners (4.84%), Ariel Investments LLC (3.54%), State Street Corp (2.46%) and Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership (1.65%). Insiders that own company stock include William S Boyd, Marianne Boyd Johnson, Keith Smith, Josh Hirsberg, Ted Bogich, Stephen S Thompson, William R Boyd, Christine J Spadafor and A Randall Thoman.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Boyd Gaming?

Shares of BYD stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Boyd Gaming own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Boyd Gaming investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Humana (HUM), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), The RMR Group (RMR) and AU Optronics (AUOTY).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 7/15 Dividend: 6/16/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/15 Dividend: 6/16/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/15/2025
• Last Earnings: 7/24/2025
• Today: 9/02/2025
• Record date for 10/15 Dividend: 9/15/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 10/15 Dividend: 9/15/2025
• Dividend Payable: 10/15/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/23/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: GAMING
• Sub-Industry: Casinos & Gaming
• Current Symbol: NYSE:BYD
• CIK: 906553
• Web: www.boydgaming.com
• Phone: (702) 792-7200
• Fax: 702-792-7313
• Employees: 16,129
• Year Founded: 1975

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Boyd Gaming: $86.62
• High Price Target: $100.00
• Low Price Target: $72.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +1.5%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.43
• Research Coverage: 14 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $6.50
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 13.12
• Forward P/E Ratio: 13.08
• P/E Growth: 2.43
• Net Income: $577.95 million
• Net Margins: 14.02%
• Pretax Margin: 18.26%
• Return on Equity: 40.65%
• Return on Assets: 9.42%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 2.53
• Current Ratio: 0.86
• Quick Ratio: 0.82

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $3.93 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.74
• Cash Flow: $10.07 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.47
• Book Value: $17.89 per share
• Price / Book: 4.77

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 80,180,000
• Free Float: 62,568,000
• Market Cap: $6.84 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.23