Decrease in Golden's revenue and adjusted profits indicated
Golden Entertainment Reports Q2 2025 Financial Results
Golden Entertainment, a prominent casino operator in Nevada, has released its financial results for the second quarter of 2025. The company reported a total revenue of $163.6 million, a slight decrease from $167.3 million in the same period last year.
The gaming sector, which includes casinos, food, and beverage services, saw a decline in revenue from $13.5 million in Q2 2024 to $11.9 million in Q2 2025. However, the company's adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $38.4 million, down from $41.2 million in Q2 2024. Despite the revenue decline, net income increased significantly to $4.6 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, compared to $0.6 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, in Q2 2024.
The breakdown of the company's revenue shows that locals casinos reported an increase in revenue to $37.8 million, up from its 2024 figure. On the other hand, The Strat on the Strip, a casino resort owned by Golden Entertainment, reported a revenue decline to $101 million, down from its 2024 figure. The Nevada tavern business saw a decline in revenue to $26.2 million, while room revenue fell from $31.4 million a year ago to $29.4 million this year.
Financial highlights for the quarter include Golden repurchasing 514,150 shares of its common stock in the second quarter at an average price of $28.47 per share for a total of $14.6 million. The company also paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on July 9. The next recurring quarterly cash dividend has been authorized at $0.25 per share, payable on October 3.
As of June 30, Golden had $52.3 million in cash and cash equivalents and $200 million of remaining availability under its revolving credit facility. The company's total principal amount of debt outstanding was $436.9 million, with $77.2 million remaining under its share-repurchase authorization.
In terms of operational performance, locals casinos had adjusted EBITDA of $18 million, up from $16.9 million, while the adjusted EBITDA for Golden's resorts was $25.9 million, down from $27.3 million a year ago. The tavern business had adjusted EBITDA of $5.8 million, down from $7.7 million.
In summary, while Golden Entertainment experienced a modest decline in revenue and EBITDA, the company's improved profitability suggests operational improvements or cost management at play in Nevada commercial casinos. The company's financial position remains strong, with significant cash reserves and a stable debt profile.
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