PENN Entertainment Reports Third Quarter Results

Penn National Gaming ( (PENN) ) has released its Q3 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Penn National Gaming presented to its investors.

PENN Entertainment, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences in North America, operating 43 properties across 20 states and offering online sports betting in 20 jurisdictions and iCasino in five jurisdictions.

In its latest earnings report for the third quarter of 2024, PENN Entertainment, Inc. reported stable consumer demand despite challenges such as unfavorable hold in the Northeast segment and weather-related disruptions in the South segment. The company saw promising signs with strong starts in markets like Michigan, Ohio, and St. Louis, and reported better-than-expected performance in its Interactive segment, aided by product enhancements and strategic integrations with ESPN.

The financial highlights for the quarter included revenues of $1.4 billion and an adjusted EBITDAR of $471.7 million, with margins at 33.8%. However, the company faced a net loss of $37.5 million. The Interactive segment recorded revenues of $244.6 million, although it experienced an adjusted EBITDA loss of $90.9 million. PENN has made strategic moves in rebranding and integrating ESPN BET, expanding into new markets, and continuing property enhancements, such as renovating hotel rooms to improve customer value.

Looking ahead, PENN Entertainment remains focused on delivering additional product enhancements and expanding its digital footprint. The company’s development projects are on schedule, with an upcoming standalone iCasino app launch in Pennsylvania and ongoing efforts to enhance customer experiences in retail and online platforms.

PENN’s management expresses optimism for the future, emphasizing the role of its strategic partnerships and continued investment in product and technology improvements to drive growth and enhance shareholder value.