(CHDN) Churchill Downs - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US1714841087

CHDN: Racing Events, Wagering Services, Casino Gaming, Online Betting, Historical Racing

Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ:CHDN) is a leading U.S.-based entertainment company specializing in live and historical horse racing, online wagering, and regional casino gaming. Founded in 1875 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, the company operates through three core segments: Live and Historical Racing, Wagering Services and Solutions, and Gaming. Its portfolio includes iconic venues such as Churchill Downs Racetrack, home of the Kentucky Derby, as well as historical racing properties in Kentucky, Virginia, and New Hampshire. The company also owns and operates multiple casino properties, offering slot machines, table games, and other gaming products.

The Live and Historical Racing segment focuses on pari-mutuel racing operations, including live events at Churchill Downs and historical racing at off-track betting facilities. It generates revenue through admissions, sponsorships, television rights, and food and beverage services. This segment also includes ancillary operations such as personal seat licenses and event-related services.

The Wagering Services and Solutions segment operates TwinSpires, a prominent online horse racing wagering platform, as well as BetAmerica and other white-label platforms. It facilitates pari-mutuel and fixed-odds wagering, offers streaming video of horse races, and provides handicapping data through its Bloodstock Research Information Services platform. Additionally, this segment includes United Tote, a manufacturer of pari-mutuel wagering systems, and Exacta, which provides technology for historical racing machines (HRMs).

The Gaming segment oversees the company’s casino properties, which feature slot machines, table games, video lottery terminals, and HRMs. Ancillary services include food and beverage, hotel accommodations, and pari-mutuel wagering commissions. This segment also offers racing event-related services and other miscellaneous operations.

Churchill Downs Incorporated is a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol CHDN. It is classified under the Casinos & Gaming industry within the GICS sub-industry framework. The company’s market capitalization is approximately $7.45 billion, with a trailing P/E ratio of 17.61 and a price-to-book ratio of 6.78. Its return on equity (RoE) stands at 39.29%, indicating strong profitability.

Based on the provided and , the 3-month forecast for CHDN is as follows: - Technical Outlook: The stock is currently trading below its 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day moving averages (SMA), with the SMA 20 at $104.00, SMA 50 at $110.25, and SMA 200 at $129.47. This suggests bearish momentum in the near term. - Average Volume: The 20-day average volume of 748,050 shares indicates moderate liquidity, which could support price movement. - ATR: The Average True Range (ATR) of 4.05 suggests volatility, with potential price swings of $4-5 per session. - Forecast: Expect CHDN to test support near $80-$85 in the next 3 months, with potential resistance at $95-$100. A breakout above $110 could signal a trend reversal, but the current technical setup favors a bearish or sideways trend. - Fundamental Alignment: The P/S ratio of 2.72 and RoE of 39.29% highlight strong operational efficiency, but the stock may face headwinds from broader market conditions and sector-specific challenges. Investors should monitor earnings reports and industry trends for potential catalysts.

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CHDN Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 7,449m
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Gambling
GiC Sub-Industry Casinos & Gaming
IPO / Inception 1993-03-29

CHDN Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 35.7
Fundamental 43.8
Dividend Rating 50.6
Rel. Strength -40
Analysts 4.82/5
Fair Price Momentum 77.36 USD
Fair Price DCF 67.20 USD

CHDN Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 0.37%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.86%
Annual Growth 5y 5.63%
Payout Consistency 97.7%

CHDN Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -93.8%
Growth Correlation 12m -57.5%
Growth Correlation 5y 76.1%
CAGR 5y 13.08%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.32
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.77
Alpha -40.88
Beta 0.800
Volatility 32.27%
Current Volume 2226.4k
Average Volume 20d 810.9k
What is the price of CHDN stocks?
As of April 27, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 88.35 with a total of 2,226,394 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -11.65%, over one month by -21.83%, over three months by -29.42% and over the past year by -31.43%.
Is Churchill Downs a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Churchill Downs (NASDAQ:CHDN) is currently (April 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 43.75 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of CHDN as of April 2025 is 77.36. This means that CHDN is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -12.44%.
Is CHDN a buy, sell or hold?
Churchill Downs has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.82. Therefor, it is recommend to buy CHDN.
  • Strong Buy: 9
  • Buy: 2
  • Hold: 0
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for CHDN stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, CHDN Churchill Downs will be worth about 84 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 88.35. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -4.93%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 147.6 67.1%
Analysts Target Price 162.7 84.1%
ValueRay Target Price 84 -4.9%