J.P. Morgan analyst Daniel Politzer has maintained their neutral stance on BYD stock, giving a Hold rating on July 7.
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Daniel Politzer’s rating is based on the recent transaction where Boyd Gaming sold its 5% stake in FanDuel for $1.755 billion. This sale, while financially beneficial due to the high valuation multiple, also involved restructuring market access fees to a fixed rate, which could impact future earnings negatively. The transaction provides Boyd Gaming with significant funds to reduce its debt, potentially lowering annual interest expenses. However, the shift to fixed market access fees is expected to result in lower online segment earnings in the coming years, which tempers the financial benefits of the sale.
Overall, the transaction is seen as mixed, with positive aspects such as debt reduction and a high sale multiple being offset by potential decreases in future earnings due to the restructured fees. This balance of positive and negative factors likely contributed to the Hold rating, as the long-term impact on Boyd Gaming’s financial performance remains uncertain.