Melco Resorts And Entmnt Ltd Stock Price, News & Analysis

Melco Resorts & Entertainment (NASDAQ: MLCO) reported Q4 2024 financial results with total operating revenues of US$1.19 billion, up 9% from US$1.09 billion in Q4 2023. The company posted an operating income of US$97.0 million, compared to a loss of US$94.4 million in Q4 2023.

The company's Adjusted Property EBITDA was US$295.4 million, slightly down from US$303.4 million in Q4 2023. Net loss narrowed to US$20.3 million (US$0.05 per ADS) from US$205.9 million (US$0.47 per ADS) year-over-year.

Key highlights include market share growth in Macau, strong performance at City of Dreams Manila, and solid results from Cyprus operations. The company continued its share repurchase program, buying back approximately 20.7 million ADSs for US$112 million in 2024. Total cash and bank balances stood at US$1.27 billion, with total debt at US$7.16 billion as of December 31, 2024.

Melco Resorts & Entertainment (Nasdaq: MLCO) announced it is exploring strategic alternatives for City of Dreams Manila, its integrated resort facility in the Philippines. The company has engaged CBRE Capital Advisors and Moelis & Company as financial advisors to assist in the evaluation process.

The facility is currently managed and operated by Melco Resorts Leisure (PHP) , a Melco subsidiary, through an operating agreement with PremiumLeisure and Amusement, Inc. The company emphasized that no decision has been made regarding any strategic alternative, and there is no guarantee that this exploration will result in any transaction.

Melco Resorts & Entertainment (Nasdaq: MLCO) has announced it will release its unaudited financial results for Q4 and full-year 2024 on Thursday, February 27, 2025. The release will be followed by a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (9:30 p.m. Singapore Time).

The company, which develops, owns, and operates integrated resort facilities in Asia and Europe, will provide dial-in details and access codes to participants upon registration through their online portal. An audio webcast and replay of the conference call will be available on the company's website.

Melco Resorts & Entertainment has achieved significant recognition for its sustainability initiatives, securing a place in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025 as an 'Industry Mover' in the Casinos & Gaming sector. The company ranked among the top 15% in its industry, joining an elite group selected from 7,690 global companies across 60+ industries.

Additionally, Melco's Studio City Phase 2 development has made history by becoming the first project in Macau to receive a BREEAM 'Excellent' rating for New Construction. This achievement extends to being the first BREEAM certified project in China under the International 2016 New Construction: Bespoke scheme. The development previously won the 'Regional Award, Asia' at the BREEAM Awards in 2021.

Chairman and CEO Lawrence Ho emphasized the company's commitment to sustainability through their 'Above & Beyond' strategy, aiming to demonstrate that business success can align with environmental responsibility.

Melco Resorts & Entertainment has achieved a record-breaking performance in the 2025 Forbes Travel Guide (FTG), securing the highest number of Five-Star awards in both Macau and Asia with a total of 107 stars. The company received three new FTG Five-Star awards across Hotel, Restaurant, and Spa categories, specifically for Studio City's Epic Tower, The Spa at Epic Tower, and Altira Macau's Aurora restaurant.

The company now boasts 19 Five-Star awards across its properties, including multiple recognitions for its hotels (Morpheus, Nüwa, Star Tower, Epic Tower, and Altira Macau), restaurants (including Alain Ducasse at Morpheus and Jade Dragon), and spas (including Morpheus Spa and Altira Spa) in both Macau and Manila locations.

Melco Resorts & Entertainment reported strong Q3 2024 financial results with total operating revenues of US$1.18 billion, up 16% from US$1.02 billion in Q3 2023. Operating income increased to US$138.6 million from US$94.7 million year-over-year. The company achieved net income of US$27.3 million compared to a net loss of US$16.3 million in Q3 2023. Adjusted Property EBITDA rose to US$322.5 million from US$280.6 million. The improved performance was driven by recovery in Macau tourism, better gaming segments, and non-gaming operations. The company repurchased approximately 20.7 million ADSs for US$112 million during the quarter.

Melco Resorts & Entertainment (Nasdaq: MLCO), an integrated resort operator in Asia and Europe, has scheduled its Q3 2024 earnings release for Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The company will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (9:30 p.m. Singapore Time) on the same day. Interested participants can register for the call through the provided online registration link, after which they will receive dial-in numbers and a Personal PIN. An audio webcast and replay will be available on the company's website.

Black Spade Acquisition II Co (NASDAQ: BSIIU) has successfully closed its initial public offering of 15,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit, raising $150 million in gross proceeds. The units, trading under 'BSIIU', consist of one Class A ordinary share and one-third of a redeemable warrant. Once separated, shares and warrants will trade as 'BSII' and 'BSIIW' respectively.

The company, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), is sponsored by an affiliate of Black Spade Capital , the private investment arm of Lawrence Ho, Chairman & CEO of Melco Resorts & Entertainment. Clear Street and Cohen & Company Capital Markets acted as joint book-running managers. The SPAC aims to pursue merger opportunities in the entertainment, lifestyle, and technology industries, with a focus on AI beneficiaries.

Melco Resorts & Entertainment (Nasdaq: MLCO) reported unaudited Q2 2024 earnings with total operating revenues of $1.16 billion, a 22% increase from Q2 2023 driven by improved mass market and non-gaming operations in Macau. Operating income rose to $123.7 million from $64.3 million. Adjusted Property EBITDA was $302.8 million, up from $267.3 million. The company achieved a net income of $21.4 million, or $0.05 per ADS, compared to a net loss of $23.4 million in Q2 2023.

City of Dreams reported revenues of $576.4 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $165.1 million. Studio City saw a revenue increase to $352.3 million with Adjusted EBITDA of $79.2 million. However, City of Dreams Manila had a revenue decline to $109.0 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $40.5 million.

Total debt was reduced to $7.22 billion, with available liquidity of $3.09 billion. Capital expenditures for Q2 2024 were $47.6 million. Net non-operating expenses were $116.9 million, primarily due to interest expenses.