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Q1 2026 Earnings Call Summary

April 23, 2026

PENN Entertainment Q1 2026 Earnings Call Summary

1. Key Financial Results and Metrics

  • Retail Segment:
    • Revenues: $1.4 billion
    • Adjusted EBITDAR: $471.4 million (33.2% margin)
    • Year-over-year growth in adjusted EBITDAR driven by increased visitation and spend per visit.
  • Interactive Segment:
    • Revenues: $358.3 million (including a tax gross-up of $185.8 million)
    • Adjusted EBITDA loss: $10.8 million
    • Year-over-year growth: 15% in iCasino revenue and 5% in online sports betting revenue.
  • Liquidity: Total liquidity of $1.7 billion at the end of Q1.
  • CapEx: Total capital expenditures of $95 million, with $65 million allocated to project CapEx primarily for development projects.

2. Strategic Updates and Business Highlights

  • Strong performance in the Retail segment, particularly in the West and Midwest regions, with notable contributions from M Resort's new hotel tower and Hollywood Joliet.
  • Upcoming openings of Hollywood Columbus (June 12) and Hollywood Casino Aurora (June 24) are expected to enhance revenue streams.
  • The Interactive segment's strategy has shifted focus to U.S. iCasino states and Canada, resulting in improved EBITDA and reduced marketing spend.
  • Anticipated launch of regulated iCasino and online sports betting in Alberta on July 13, 2026, with a projected $20 million loss attributed to this investment.

3. Forward Guidance and Outlook

  • Retail Segment Guidance:
    • Revised revenue guidance for 2026: $5.73-$5.86 billion
    • Adjusted EBITDAR guidance: $1.88-$1.98 billion, reflecting a $12 million increase due to better-than-expected Q1 results.
  • Interactive Segment Guidance:
    • Expected revenues of approximately $1.6 billion, with an adjusted EBITDA loss of $20 million for the year.
    • Anticipated profitability in the Interactive segment by Q4 2026.
  • Free Cash Flow: Expected to exceed $3 per share, with a strong free cash flow yield of over 20%.

4. Bad News, Challenges, or Points of Concern

  • Temporary disruption expected in Q2 due to the closure of the legacy Aurora riverboat for regulatory compliance.
  • Competitive pressures in the Interactive segment, particularly in online sports betting, with customer acquisition costs rising.
  • Potential headwinds from geopolitical uncertainties and higher gas prices affecting consumer behavior, although employment trends remain strong.
  • The Alberta launch is expected to incur a loss, impacting overall profitability in the Interactive segment for 2026.

5. Notable Q&A Insights

  • Management expressed confidence in the strength of the consumer and the ongoing positive trends in visitation and spending.
  • Discussion on the potential for M&A opportunities given improved leverage ratios, with a focus on acquiring assets that are cash-flow accretive.
  • Insights into the omnichannel strategy, highlighting that 60% of iGaming revenue comes from cross-selling with online sports betting.
  • Management acknowledged the challenges of maintaining growth in online sports betting amidst a broader industry slowdown but emphasized strong performance in iCasino and Canada.

Overall, PENN Entertainment reported a solid start to 2026, with strong retail performance and strategic initiatives in the Interactive segment, despite facing some challenges and uncertainties in the market.

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