PENN earnings analysis
What we found in PENN's 10-Q: the parts that mattered, the offsets in the same document, and what the company said about what comes next.
Our reading of the filing · Free to read, no account needed
PENN Entertainment, Inc. reported Q1 revenue of $1.7791 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate by 1.7%, and achieved GAAP EPS of $0.11, exceeding expectations. The company's Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA rose significantly to $265.8 million, highlighting an improvement from $173.3 million year-over-year. Management noted increasing consumer visits and spend rates as key drivers for growth across most retail segments despite some headwinds in the South segment due to competition and weather issues.
The parts that mattered.
Pulled out of the filing itself, with the figures the company reported.
- Revenue Growth
- Total revenue increased by 6.4% to $1.7791 billion compared to $1.6725 billion in Q1 2025.
- Strong EPS Surprise
- GAAP EPS was $0.11, outperforming estimates of $0.03 by 266.67%.
- Rising Adjusted EBITDA
- Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA rose to $265.8 million from $173.3 million YoY.
- Segment Performance Improvement
- Retail segments contributed positively with significant growth in the Midwest and West segments, showing resilience despite challenges in the South.
- Increase in Gaming Revenue
- Gaming revenue grew by $36.1 million to $1.3344 billion, reflecting a 2.8% increase.
- Inventory and Liquidity Strength
- Liquidity remains robust at $1.7 billion, enhanced by $708 million cash holdings.
And the other side of it.
The offsets in the same document — the things a summary that only listed the good news would have left out.
- Increased Competition
- The South segment faced ongoing challenges due to heightened competition and visitation decline.
- Weather Impact
- Adverse weather conditions negatively affected revenue stability in the Northeast.
- High Interest Expense
- The company's gross outstanding debt of $1.4 billion exposes it to risks from fluctuating interest rates.
What they reported.
What the company itself reported, taken out of the document.
- Earnings per share
- $0.11
- Segment
- Northeast: $687.1M
- Segment
- South: $281.3M
- Segment
- West: $145.8M
- Segment
- Midwest: $305.9M
- Segment
- Interactive: $358.3M
What they said about what is next.
Management noted potential for future growth but provided no formal numerical guidance.
The filing reads better than the one before it.
What came before.
- 10-K · February 26, 2026
- PENN presents a diversified omni-channel gaming business with 42 gaming and racing properties across 19 states and digital operations in 22 sportsbook jurisdictions and 5 iCasino jurisdictions as of December 31, 2025.…
- 10-Q · November 6, 2025
- PENN reported Q3 revenues of $1,717.3 million (up from $1,639.2 million a year ago) but recorded a substantial impairment and posted a GAAP net loss attributable to PENN of $864.6 million, or a diluted loss per share of…
- 10-Q · May 12, 2025
- PENN reported total revenues of $1,672.5 million in Q1 2025, up from $1,606.9 million in Q1 2024, and generated net income of $111.5 million (diluted EPS $0.68) versus a net loss of $(114.9) million (diluted loss…
- 10-Q · August 8, 2024
- PENN reported Q2 revenue of $1,663.0 million, roughly flat versus prior-year Q2 ($1,674.8 million) but down slightly by $11.8 million. Operating income contracted to $74.5 million from $205.5 million a year ago, driving…
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