Boyd Gaming (BYD) ZACKS·2025-01-17 18:15Earnings Performance - Boyd Gaming (BYD) has a strong history of beating earnings estimates, with an average surprise of 7.64% over the past two quarters [1] - In the last reported quarter, Boyd Gaming posted earnings of 1.41 per share, resulting in a 7.80% surprise [2] - In the previous quarter, the company delivered earnings of 1.47 per share, with a 7.48% surprise [2] Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank - Boyd Gaming currently has a positive Earnings ESP of +0.18%, indicating analysts' bullish outlook on its near-term earnings potential [6] - The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) suggests a high likelihood of another earnings beat [6] - Stocks with a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank 3 or better have a nearly 70% chance of producing a positive earnings surprise [4] Earnings ESP Methodology - The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate, with the Most Accurate Estimate reflecting the latest analyst revisions before an earnings release [5] - A negative Earnings ESP reduces the predictive power of the metric but does not necessarily indicate an earnings miss [7] - Investors should check a company's Earnings ESP before its quarterly release to increase the odds of success [8]