Overview
* Melco Resorts Q2 revenue rises 15% yr/yr, driven by gaming and non-gaming improvements
* Adjusted Property EBITDA for Q2 increases, reflecting stronger margins and cost efficiencies
* Net income for Q2 declines yr/yr due to higher operating expenses and impairment charges
Outlook
* Melco expects continued growth from strategic initiatives in Macau
* Company cautiously optimistic about Cyprus' peak season performance
* Melco sees challenges in the Philippines' competitive environment
* Company anticipates opportunities from City of Dreams Sri Lanka opening
Result Drivers
* GAMING PERFORMANCE - Improved gaming operations, particularly in mass market table games, drove revenue growth, per CEO Lawrence Ho
* COST EFFICIENCIES - Increased cost efficiencies contributed to stronger margins, supporting overall revenue growth
* PHILIPPINES CHALLENGES - Heightened competition in the Philippines impacted performance, but initiatives to improve results and reduce costs were implemented
Key Details
Metric Beat/Mis Actual Consensu
s s
Estimate
Q2 $1.33
Operatin bln
g
Revenue
Q2 Net $9.36
Income mln
Q2 $377.70
Adjusted mln
EBITDA
Q2 $124.66
Operatin mln
g Income
Q2 $21.25
Pretax mln
Profit
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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)