MGM China Reports 2026 Third-Quarter Results
MGM MACAU's adjusted EBITDA declined despite higher revenue, while MGM COTAI reported increases in both measures.
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MGM China (2282) reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of approximately HK$8.9 billion, up 5% year-on-year, setting a third-quarter record. Adjusted EBITDA, an adjusted earnings measure, also reached a third-quarter record at approximately HK$2.4 billion. Market share reached a record 17.1%, while occupancy rose to 94.1% from 93.5% a year earlier.
MGM COTAI revenue was approximately HK$5.4 billion versus HK$5.1 billion, with adjusted EBITDA of approximately HK$1.52 billion versus HK$1.46 billion. MGM MACAU revenue was approximately HK$3.5 billion versus HK$3.4 billion, but adjusted EBITDA fell to approximately HK$865 million from HK$914 million. Liquidity totaled approximately HK$25.6 billion at September 30, including cash and undrawn revolving credit. October Golden Week property visitation rose 10% year-on-year. Renovation of approximately 100 MGM MACAU suites has begun following MGM COTAI's suite conversion earlier this year.
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Positive
- Moderate pointThird-quarter revenue rose 5% year-on-year to approximately HK$8.9 billion, a third-quarter record.
- Moderate pointAdjusted EBITDA reached approximately HK$2.4 billion, a third-quarter record.
- Moderate pointMarket share reached a record 17.1%, comprising MGM COTAI's 10.5% and MGM MACAU's 6.6%.
- Moderate pointDaily property visitation rose 10% year-on-year in the third quarter.
- Moderate pointDaily gross gaming revenue increased 5% year-on-year in the third quarter.
7 minor points
- Minor pointMass gross gaming revenue, including slots, increased 5% year-on-year in the third quarter.
- Minor pointOccupancy rose to 94.1% from 93.5% in the prior-year quarter.
- Minor pointMGM COTAI revenue increased to approximately HK$5.4 billion from HK$5.1 billion in third-quarter 2025.
- Minor pointMGM COTAI adjusted EBITDA increased to approximately HK$1.52 billion from HK$1.46 billion in third-quarter 2025.
- Minor pointMGM MACAU revenue increased to approximately HK$3.5 billion from HK$3.4 billion in third-quarter 2025.
- Minor pointOctober Golden Week property visitation increased 10% year-on-year.
- Minor pointApproximately 100 MGM MACAU suites are undergoing renovation following MGM COTAI's suite conversion earlier this year.
Negative
- Minor pointMGM MACAU adjusted EBITDA fell to approximately HK$865 million from HK$914 million in third-quarter 2025.
Key Figures
- Revenue
- approximately HK$8.9 billion
- Third quarter 2026; up 5% year-on-year
- Adjusted EBITDA
- approximately HK$2.4 billion
- Third quarter 2026; an all-time third-quarter high
- Market share
- 17.1%
- Group record
- Daily property GGR
- up 5%
- Year-on-year
- Mass GGR
- up 5%
- Year-on-year; includes slot operations
- Occupancy
- 94.1%
- Third quarter 2026; versus 93.5% in the prior-year period
- Total liquidity
- approximately HK$25.6 billion
- As of September 30, 2026; includes bank balances, cash and undrawn revolver
Key Terms
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Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Set New Third-Quarter Records
Market Share Reaches Historic High of
During the period,
- MGM China continued to outperform the industry. Daily visitation across the Company's properties rose by
10% year-on-year, while daily GGR surged5% compared to the same period last year. Notably, Mass GGR (including slot operations) also achieved a5% year-on-year increase, reflecting the Company's strong positioning in high-value segments. - Revenue for the Period grew by
5% year-on-year to approximatelyHK . The Group reported adjusted EBITDA of approximately$8.9 billion HK . Both revenue and adjusted EBITDA represent all-time highs for any third-quarter period.$2.4 billion - The Group's market share escalated to a new record of
17.1% , with MGM COTAI securing a10.5% share and MGMMACAU holding6.6% . - Occupancy climbed to
94.1% during the Period, up from93.5% in the prior-year period. - On a property basis, MGM COTAI generated revenue of approximately
HK for the Period (2025:$5.4 billion HK ), and adjusted EBITDA of approximately$5.1 billion HK (2025:$1.52 billion HK ). MGM$1.46 billion MACAU recorded revenue of approximatelyHK for the Period (2025:$3.5 billion HK ), and adjusted EBITDA of approximately$3.4 billion HK (2025:$865 million HK ).$914 million - The Group maintained a healthy financial position. As of September 30, 2026, the Group had a total liquidity of approximately
HK , comprised of Bank balances and cash and undrawn revolver.$25.6 billion
This positive momentum carried into the fourth quarter, with property visitation during the October Golden Week holiday surged by
Kenneth Feng, Chief Executive Officer of MGM China said: "The higher-end market segment continues to drive growth. The positive response to our refurbished products and premium spaces underscores our team's deep understanding of the
Following the suite conversion at MGM COTAI earlier this year, the Group has commenced the renovation project of approximately 100 suites at MGM
"This initiative will further optimize our assets to enhance competitiveness and solidify the complementary positioning of our portfolio - establishing MGM
About MGM China Holdings Limited
MGM China Holdings Limited (HKEx: 2282) is a leading developer, owner and operator of gaming and lodging resorts in the Greater China region. We are the holding company of MGM Grand Paradise, SA which holds one of the six gaming concessions to run casino games in Macau, and MGM Hospitality Asia Pacific Limited, which conducts its hospitality business through its wholly owned subsidiary MGM Hospitality Group (Asia Pacific) Limited and its subsidiaries. MGM Grand Paradise owns and operates MGM MACAU, the award-winning premium integrated resort located on the Macau Peninsula and MGM COTAI, a contemporary luxury integrated resort in Cotai. For more information about MGM China Holdings Limited, please visit the Company's website at https://en.mgmchinaholdings.com/.
MGM China is majority owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) one of the world's leading global hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of destination resort brands including Bellagio, ARIA, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and Park MGM. For more information about MGM Resorts International, please visit the Company's website at www.mgmresorts.com.
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What were MGM China's third-quarter 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA?
MGM China reported revenue of approximately HK$8.9 billion and adjusted EBITDA of approximately HK$2.4 billion. Revenue increased 5% year-on-year, and both measures reached records for a third-quarter period.