Churchill Downs Inc (CHDN) Stock Price & Analysis
Churchill Downs Inc (CHDN) rose 3.28% to USD 86.5 as of July 25, 2026 at 06:54 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
CHDN last closed at USD 83.75; the session ranged USD 83.25–86.98 on volume of 727,112 shares. Market capitalization is $6.03B, with a 52-week range of USD 80.24–118.35 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 06:54 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 06:54 UTC)
| Price | USD 86.5 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.28% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 83.75 |
| Open | USD 83.25 |
| Day Range | USD 83.25 – 86.98 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 80.24 – 118.35 |
| Volume | 727,112 shares |
| Market Cap | $6.03B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (CHDN)
Nexqual's technical model rates CHDN "NEUTRAL" based on 2 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 06:54 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 52.09 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 86.65) |
| MACD | -1 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (CHDN)
Wall Street analysts rate CHDN "Strong Buy" based on 12 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 135.58 (range USD 110–155), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 06:54 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Strong Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 12 |
| Mean Target | USD 135.58 |
| High Target | USD 155 |
| Low Target | USD 110 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 12 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (CHDN)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-29 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 3.43 |
| Revenue Estimate | $978.33M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.21 vs est 1 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.97 vs est 1.03 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.09 vs est 0.98 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 3.1 vs est 3.01 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 06:54 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (CHDN)
| Total Revenue | $2.95B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +3.10% |
| Gross Margin | +33.80% |
| Operating Margin | +21.72% |
| Profit Margin | +13.21% |
| ROE | +35.00% |
| Debt / Equity | 438.29 |
| Current Ratio | 0.54 |
| Total Cash | $200.00M |
| Total Debt | $5.01B |
| Free Cash Flow | $125.11M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 06:54 UTC.
Financial Health Score (CHDN)
Nexqual rates Churchill Downs Inc's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 06:54 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +7% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 34%, operating 22% |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $200M cash vs $5.01B debt |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $125M, slim 4.3% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 35%, ROA 6.3% |
Ownership (CHDN)
| Insider Ownership | +5.91% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +84.69% |
| Shares Outstanding | 69.70M |
| Float | 65.78M |
| Short % of Float | +5.95% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 06:54 UTC.
Leadership (CHDN)
Churchill Downs Inc is led by William C. Carstanjen (age 57), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 06:54 UTC.
| CEO & Director | William C. Carstanjen (age 57) |
|---|---|
| President & COO | William E. Mudd (age 54) |
| Executive VP & CFO | Marcia Ann Dall (age 61) |
| Senior VP & CTO | Nate Simon |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | Sam Ullrich |
Major Backers & Investors (CHDN)
Notable institutional backers of Churchill Downs Inc include LONDON CO OF VIRGINIA, Touchstone Fd.s Group TRT-Touchstone Fd.s Group TRT-Touchstone Mid Cap, FMR, LLC, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 06:54 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| LONDON CO OF VIRGINIA | 3.72% |
| Touchstone Fd.s Group TRT-Touchstone Fd.s Group TRT-Touchstone Mid Cap | 2.63% |
| FMR, LLC | 2.45% |
| Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 1.98% |
| Citadel | 1.82% |
| Boston Partners | 1.63% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 16.05% |
| BlackRock | 12.48% |
| State Street | 2.87% |
| Geode Capital | 2.02% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 06:54 UTC.
From Churchill Downs Inc's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-25)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Churchill Downs Incorporated operates live and historical racing entertainment venues, online wagering businesses, and regional casino gaming properties in the United States.
- It operates through three segments: Live and Historical Racing, Wagering Services and Solutions, and Gaming.
- The Live and Historical Racing segment engages in live and historical pari-mutuel racing related activities at Churchill Downs Racetrack and its historical racing properties in Kentucky, Virginia, and New Hampshire; provides racing event-related services, including admissions, personal seat licenses, sponsorships, television rights, and other miscellaneous services, as well as food and beverages services.
- The Wagering Services and Solutions engages in pari-mutuel wagers through TwinSpires, which operates the online horse racing wagering business for TwinSpires.com, BetAmerica.com, and other white-label platforms; facilitates dollar wagering; provides the Bloodstock Research Information Services platform for horse racing statistical data; offers streaming video of live horse races, replays, and an assortment of racing and handicapping information; and provides technology services to third parties.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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| MCRI | Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. | USD 119.54 | ▲ 1.07% |
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 06:54 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.