Melco Resorts (Nasdaq: MLCO) Q2 2026 earnings: EBITDA falls as buybacks and refinancing grow
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited reported second quarter 2026 operating revenues of US$1.25 billion, down from US$1.33 billion a year earlier, mainly due to softer rolling chip, mass-market table games and non-gaming performance in Macau. Operating income edged up to US$127.8 million, while net income attributable to the company improved to US$22.7 million, or US$0.06 per ADS.
Group Adjusted Property EBITDA declined to US$303.8 million from US$377.7 million, with notable year‑over‑year decreases at City of Dreams and Studio City, partly offset by stronger results at Altira Macau and City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other. City of Dreams Manila grew Adjusted EBITDA despite slightly lower revenues, helped by higher win rates.
Melco highlighted upcoming openings at the new REM hotel in Macau and continued investments across properties. As of June 30, 2026, cash and bank balances totaled US$1.04 billion and total debt was US$7.05 billion. Available liquidity, including undrawn revolving credit facilities, was approximately US$2.80 billion. The company also repurchased 22.4 million ADSs for about US$120.6 million between April 1 and August 12, 2026.
Positive
- Liquidity and refinancing strengthened: Available liquidity was approximately US$2.80 billion, supported by a maturity extension of the MN1 2020 revolving facilities to June 2031, an incremental HK$6.44 billion facility, and refinancing of US$350 million 2027 notes plus partial redemption of US$165 million 2028 notes.
- Meaningful share repurchases: Between April 1 and August 12, 2026, the company repurchased about 22.4 million ADSs for roughly US$120.6 million, with remaining authorization of about US$589.6 million.
Negative
- Profitability under pressure: Group Adjusted Property EBITDA fell to US$303.8 million from US$377.7 million, reflecting weaker rolling chip and mass‑market performance at key Macau properties.
- Revenue declined year over year: Total operating revenues for Q2 2026 were US$1.25 billion, down from US$1.33 billion in Q2 2025, driven by softer gaming and non‑gaming results in Macau.
Filing Explained
The update shifts some debt maturities into 2031 and records borrowing used for refinancing and a later partial note redemption.
This Form 6-K furnishes the company’s interim results and reports completed financing actions: the MN1 revolving facility now matures in
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