Revenue Growth
Las Vegas operations net revenue of $499.5M, up 0.9% year-over-year; consolidated net revenue of $507.3M (includes $4.7M from North Fork), up 1.9% year-over-year.
Strong Gaming Performance and Records
Company reported the highest first-quarter gaming revenue and profitability in company history, with Las Vegas delivering the highest first-quarter net revenue and the second-highest first-quarter adjusted EBITDA in company history; robust spend per visit and net theoretical win across local, regional and national segments drove results.
Free Cash Flow and Capital Returned to Shareholders
Converted 50.3% of adjusted EBITDA into operating free cash flow, generating $107.0M (or $1.03 per share) in the quarter; returned approximately $170.5M to shareholders in the quarter via dividends and share repurchases (including ~635,000 Class A shares repurchased at an average $6.32/share).
Durango Expansion Validating Strategy
Durango expansion (completed December) produced strong financial performance and positive guest feedback; expansion added >25,000 sq ft casino, a premier high-limit slot area and ~2,000 covered parking spaces. Company plans Durango North expansion (~275,000 sq ft, ~400 additional slot machines) estimated at ~$385M targeting summer 2027.
Progress on Development Projects (North Fork, Sunset Station, Green Valley Ranch)
North Fork project fully financed, on track for early Q4 2026 open with first casino-floor turnover late June and total all-in cost ~ $750M; Sunset Station $53M renovation on budget with positive feedback; Green Valley Ranch West Tower and convention space reopened with encouraging performance.
Strong Non-Gaming Performance
Hotel division produced near-record revenue and profitability with higher ADR across the portfolio; Food & Beverage delivered its second-best Q1 revenue and third-best Q1 profit in company history; group sales & catering delivered its third-highest Q1 revenue.
Balance Sheet and Capital Plan
Quarter-end cash & equivalents of $134M; management comfortable with net debt-to-EBITDA of 4.07x while guiding FY 2026 capital spend of $375M–$425M (investment capex $275M–$300M; maintenance $100M–$125M).
Employer and Brand Recognition
Station Casinos recognized by Forbes & Statista as one of America's Best Large Employers (2026), Top Workplace in Nevada for sixth consecutive year, and USA TODAY Top Workplace for third consecutive year (first time recognized in hospitality).