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LAS VEGAS, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share, payable October 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2026. About Boyd Gaming Founded in 1975, Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) is a leading geographically diversified operator of 26 gaming entertainment properties in 11 states.

Boyd Group Services TSE: BYD reported second-quarter 2026 revenue above $1 billion for the first time, as the company expanded its footprint, integrated Joe Hudson's Collision Center and advanced its Project 360 cost-transformation program.

Boyd Gaming Corporation BYD pairs a discounted valuation with steady regional demand and new growth projects. Midwest & South and Managed operations are providing support while Las Vegas destination weakness and construction disruption remain pressure points.

Boyd Gaming Corporation BYD raised its 2026 outlooks for the Managed and Online businesses after second-quarter results showed improving contributions from Sky River Casino and Boyd Interactive. Those upgrades add earnings support as Las Vegas destination weakness and renovation disruption continue.

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Boyd Gaming remains a 'Buy' with a $109 medium-term price target, supported by a strong balance sheet, disciplined M&A, and robust shareholder returns. The Midwest & South segment leads with 3% YoY revenue growth and resilient EBITDAR margins; the Locals segment shows stability despite renovations and a temporary revenue dip. The asset-light managed segment, notably Sky River Casino, delivers high-margin growth, while Downtown Las Vegas underperforms but has limited overall impact.

Boyd Gaming Corporation (BYD) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

LAS VEGAS, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.   Keith Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boyd Gaming, said: "Our second-quarter results demonstrated the benefits of our diversified business model, with strong performances from our Midwest & South operations, Online segment and Managed business.

Evaluate the expected performance of Boyd (BYD) for the quarter ended June 2026, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.