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Golden Entertainment, Inc.(GDEN)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
GDEN•NASDAQ
$28.55
Price updated Jun 20, 2026
AboutGolden Entertainment, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the ownership and operation of a diversified entertainment platform in the United States. The company operates through four segments: Nevada Casino Resorts, Nevada Locals Casinos, Maryland Casino Resort, and Distributed Gaming. The Nevada Casino Resorts segment comprises of destination casino resort properties that include various food and beverage outlets, entertainment venues, and other amenities. The Nevada Locals Casinos segment consists of casino properties that cater to local customers. The Maryland Casino Resort segment operates Rocky Gap casino resort, including various food and beverage outlets, signature golf course, spa, and pool. The Distributed Gaming segment operates slot machines and amusement devices in non-casino locations, such as restaurants, bars, taverns, convenience stores, liquor stores, and grocery stores. As of February 17, 2022, the company operated approximately 16,900 slots, 120 table games, and 6,200 hotel rooms; 10 casinos; and video gaming devices at 1,100 locations, as well as owned 60 traditional taverns. The company was formerly known as Lakes Entertainment, Inc. and changed its name to Golden Entertainment, Inc. in July 2015. Golden Entertainment, Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.Show more
- Revenue$635M-4.8%
- EBITDA$125M-37.9%
- Net Income-$6M-111.9%
- EPS (Diluted)-0.23-113.5%
- Gross Margin39.53%-27.0%
- EBITDA Margin19.76%-34.8%
- Operating Margin5.54%-67.0%
- Net Margin-0.95%-112.5%
- ROE-1.35%-113.5%
GDEN Price & Volume
Golden Entertainment, Inc. (GDEN) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Persistent Revenue Contraction Strains Operational Margin Stability
Investment Thesis • Updated 2025Q4
VerdictNegative
Growth:Contracting
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Strained
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Persistent revenue contraction
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Golden Entertainment faces a challenging outlook characterized by persistent revenue contraction, which fell to $155.6 million in 2025Q4, and significant margin compression that has eroded core profitability.
- The company's reliance on capital-intensive operations, evidenced by a 9.4% CapEx-to-revenue ratio, combined with a deteriorating equity base that shifted to a $62.4 million deficit in retained earnings, suggests heightened financial risk.
- Investors should monitor the sustainability of shareholder distributions, as the company continues to pay dividends despite reporting a net loss of $8.5 million in the most recent quarter.
Verdict Logic
the company's inability to maintain positive net income, resulting in a $8.5 million loss in 2025Q4, combined with a tightening current ratio of 1.17, suggests significant downside risk to the current valuation.
GDEN Growth Metrics
Golden Entertainment, Inc. (GDEN) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years13.62%
5 Years-1.77%
3 Years-17.28%
TTM-4.78%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-111.91%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-114.96%
Return on Capital
10 Years7.35%
5 Years13.07%
3 Years14.57%
Last Year3.69%
GDEN Recent Earnings
Golden Entertainment, Inc. (GDEN) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 2/12 qtrs (17%)●Beat Revenue 5/12 qtrs (42%)
Q1 2026Latest
Feb 27, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.01-109.1%
$0.11
Rev
$156M-6.3%
$166M
Q4 2025
Nov 6, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.18-125.0%
$0.08
Rev
$155M-7.2%
$167M
Q3 2025
Aug 7, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.17+21.4%
$0.14
Rev
$164M+0.8%
$162M
Q2 2025
May 8, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.09-10.0%
$0.10
Rev
$161M-5.6%
$170M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026Latest | Feb 27, 2026 | $0.01vs $0.11-109.1% | $156Mvs $166M-6.3% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.18vs $0.08-125.0% | $155Mvs $167M-7.2% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $0.17vs $0.14+21.4% | $164Mvs $162M+0.8% |
| Q2 2025 | May 8, 2025 | $0.09vs $0.10-10.0% | $161Mvs $170M-5.6% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Golden Entertainment, Inc. (GDEN)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $28.55 | $753.69M | -124.13 | -4.78% | -0.95% | -1.35% | 3.51% | |
| $126.80 | $2.25B | 23.35 | 4.39% | 19.62% | 19.97% | — | |
| $1.29 | $36.34M | -0.63 | -0.51% | -9.88% | -728.17% | — | |
| $166.61 | $3.01B | 7.76 | 42.53% | 41.91% | 32.67% | — | |
| $30.35 | $6.18B | -12.54 | 2.14% | -4.19% | -12.62% | — | |
| $46.64 | $11.93B | 61.37 | 1.72% | 1.03% | 5.3% | — |
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Golden Entertainment, Inc. (GDEN) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
GDEN SEC Filings & Documents
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GDEN Frequently Asked Questions
Golden Entertainment, Inc. (GDEN) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Golden Entertainment, Inc.'s revenue?
Golden Entertainment, Inc. (GDEN) reported $634.9M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 588% increase from $92.3M in 1998.
How fast is Golden Entertainment, Inc. growing?
Golden Entertainment, Inc. (GDEN) saw revenue decline by 4.8% over the past year.
Is GDEN profitable?
Golden Entertainment, Inc. (GDEN) reported a net loss of $6.0M for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
Does GDEN pay dividends?
Yes, Golden Entertainment, Inc. (GDEN) pays a dividend with a yield of 3.51%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is GDEN's return on equity?
Golden Entertainment, Inc. (GDEN) has a return on equity (ROE) of -1.4%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
What is Golden Entertainment, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Golden Entertainment, Inc. (GDEN) generated $35.6M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.