CHDN - NASDAQ
Churchill Downs Incorporated
$86.00
+1.1%Churchill Downs Incorporated operates as a racing, online wagering, and gaming entertainment company in the United States. It operates through three segments: Live and Historical Racing, TwinSpires, and Gaming. As of December 31, 2021, the company owned and operated three pari-mutuel gaming entertainment venues with approximately 3,050 historical racing machines (HRMs) in Kentucky; TwinSpires, an online wagering platform for horse racing, sports, and iGaming; nine retail sportsbooks; and casino gaming in eight states with approximately 11,000 slot machines and video lottery terminals, and 200 table games. It also offers streaming video of live horse races, replays, and an assortment of racing and handicapping information; and provides the Bloodstock Research Information Services platform for horse racing statistical data. In addition, the company manufactures and operates pari-mutuel wagering systems for racetracks, off-track betting facilities, and other pari-mutuel wagering businesses. Churchill Downs Incorporated was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotSEC Filings
CHDN - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10-Q 10-Q 2026 Q1 Q1 | April 22, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | April 22, 2026 | April 22, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | April 21, 2026 | April 21, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | March 12, 2026 | April 21, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-K 10-K 2025 FY FY | February 25, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | February 25, 2026 | February 25, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2025 Q3 Q3 | October 22, 2025 | September 30, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | October 22, 2025 | October 22, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | August 27, 2025 | August 27, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | July 23, 2025 | July 23, 2025 | 2025 |
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