Macquarie Reaffirms Outperform Rating for Churchill Downs with $155 Price Target
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 24 2025
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Source: Benzinga
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Analyst Views on CHDN
Wall Street analysts forecast CHDN stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CHDN is 127.51 USD with a low forecast of 103.68 USD and a high forecast of 145.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
9 Analyst Rating
9 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 98.900
Low
103.68
Averages
127.51
High
145.00
Current: 98.900
Low
103.68
Averages
127.51
High
145.00
About CHDN
Churchill Downs Incorporated is a racing, online wagering and gaming entertainment company, which is anchored by its flagship event, the Kentucky Derby. The Company operates through three reportable segments: Live and Historical Racing, Wagering Services and Solutions, and Gaming. The Live and Historical Racing segment includes live and historical pari-mutuel racing at Churchill Downs Racetrack and its historical racing properties in Kentucky, Virginia and New Hampshire. The Wagering Services and Solutions segment includes TwinSpires, which is a retail and online sports betting business; United Tote Company, which manufactures and operates pari-mutuel wagering systems for racetracks, off-track betting facilities (OTBs), and other pari-mutuel wagering businesses; and Exacta Systems, LLC that provides central determinant system technology in historical racing machine (HRMs) across the country. The Gaming segment is engaged in the casino properties and associated racetrack facilities.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
Churchill Downs to Release Q4 and Full Year 2025 Financial Results on February 25, 2026
- Earnings Release Schedule: Churchill Downs Incorporated will announce its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results after market close on February 25, 2026, which is expected to provide investors with critical financial data and operational performance insights.
- Conference Call Discussion: The company will host a conference call on February 26, 2026, at 9 a.m. ET to discuss the financial results, aiming to enhance communication with investors and provide deeper financial analysis.
- Convenient Online Access: Investors can participate via an online real-time webcast or by registering in advance for the teleconference, ensuring timely information dissemination and increased investor engagement.
- Replay Availability: An online replay of the call will be available by noon ET on February 26, 2026, allowing investors who could not participate live to access important information, further enhancing transparency.
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Nitorum Capital Exits Lantheus Holdings Stake with $28.2 Million Transaction
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- Asset Management Shift: Following this transaction, Nitorum's 13F reportable assets under management decreased to $569.28 million, indicating a significant adjustment in its investment portfolio that may impact future investment strategies.
- Earnings Pressure: Despite Lantheus reporting $384 million in Q3 revenue and nearly $95 million in free cash flow, its GAAP EPS plummeted from $1.79 to $0.41 year-over-year, highlighting pressure on earnings quality that could affect investor confidence.
- Poor Market Performance: Lantheus shares have declined 27% over the past year, significantly underperforming the S&P 500's 15% gain during the same period, suggesting low market expectations for future growth and potentially prompting more investors to reassess their holdings.
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