BALY Bally's Corp

NEUTRAL Impact: 4/10 8-K
Horizon weeks Filed May 18, 2026 Processed 27d 13h ago SEC 0001747079-26-000044
8-K Item 2.02: Earnings release
Latest settled — T+5d
BALY ▲ +28.09% at T+5d
NEUTRAL call ✓ call won +28.09% · α vs SPY +25.79% · entry $10.68 → $13.68
Next anchor: T+20d tomorrow
Last close $14.95 (close Jun 12) · +39.98% from $10.68 entry
Entry anchored
May 18, 2026
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$10.81
settled 27d ago
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$13.68
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Executive Summary

Bally's Corp reported Q1 2026 revenue of $755.7M (+28.3% YoY), with growth driven by the Intralot acquisition and strength in UK iGaming and North America Interactive. The company also paid a $500M NY gaming license fee and refinanced debt with a new $1.1B credit facility, replacing a $1.47B term loan. Historical performance shows the model has over-scored this ticker previously (avg -11.9% T+20), warranting a neutral rating despite solid top-line growth.

Actionable Insight

The revenue beat vs low analyst coverage (1 analyst) is less meaningful. The key catalysts to watch are the Bronx casino project timeline, Chicago casino opening, and UK gaming tax impact on Bally's Intralot margins. Debt refinancing improves maturity profile but leverage remains high at ~5.8x pro forma EBITDA. Monitor the 10-Q for GAAP profitability and cash flow details.

Key Facts

  • Q1 2026 consolidated revenue $755.7M, up 28.3% YoY on a reported basis (as-reported successorship periods)
  • Casinos Resorts revenue $379.7M (+8.1% YoY) reflecting Queen acquisition benefits and organic growth
  • Bally's Intralot B2C revenue $239.9M (+31.0% YoY) driven by UK iGaming strength and Intralot consolidation
  • North America Interactive revenue $60.5M (+35.9% YoY), segment Adj EBITDAR improved to -$7.1M from -$8.0M pro forma
  • Paid $500M New York gaming license fee during Q1 for the Bronx casino project
  • Refinanced debt: new $1.1B term loan due 2031 replaced $1.47B term loan due 2028
  • Long-term debt net of discounts/fees $4,390M at March 31, 2026 vs $4,463M at December 31, 2025
  • No EPS or GAAP net income figures disclosed in the press release; GAAP financials not yet filed for Q1 2026

Financial Impact

Revenue $755.7M (+28.3% YoY reported, but prior-year period is a short successor period making direct comparison unreliable). $500M license fee paid. Debt reduced by ~$73M net after refinancing.

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Risk Factors

  • High leverage with $4.4B in net debt despite recent refinancing
  • $500M NY license fee represents significant cash outflow; cash and equivalents $798M at Dec 2025 could tighten
  • UK remote gaming duty increase effective April 2026 could pressure B2C margins
  • Heavy capex requirements for Chicago, Las Vegas, and Bronx developments with uncertain timelines
  • GAAP net income remains negative (Q4 2025 showed GAAP EPS -$5.83); no profitability timeline guided

Market Snapshot

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Analyst Consensus
0% bullish (10 analysts)

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0001747079-26-000044
Document: baly-20260518.htm0001747079-26-000044
Document: 0001747079-26-000044-index-headers.html0001747079-26-000044
Document: 0001747079-26-000044-index.html0001747079-26-000044
Document: 0001747079-26-000044.txt0001747079-26-000044
8-K Data (Synthetic)0001747079-26-000044
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May 18, 2026
27d ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$10.68 $13.68▲ +28.09%▲ +25.79%$14.95 (+39.98%)
May 8, 2026
5w ago
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NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$12.84 $11.87▼ −7.55%▼ −9.02%$14.95 (+16.43%)
Apr 20, 2026
7w ago
10-K/A
BEARISH ★ 7/10
$11.92 $13.02▼ −9.23%▼ −8.14%$14.95 (−25.42%)
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