Melco Resorts Q2 profit more than doubles
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd (MLCO), via subsidiary Melco Resorts Finance Limited, reports weaker topline but stronger profitability for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd (MLCO), via subsidiary Melco Resorts Finance Limited, reports weaker topline but stronger profitability for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Total operating revenues fell to US$1.07 billion, down 8.3% from US$1.17 billion, mainly due to softer rolling chip and mass-market table performance at City of Dreams and prior-year closures of Grand Dragon Casino and three Mocha Clubs.
Despite lower revenue, net income rose to US$29.5 million from US$14.1 million, helped by the absence of a prior-year US$55.6 million goodwill impairment, higher interest income on intercompany loans, and lower pre-opening costs after the 2025 relaunch of House of Dancing Water. For the first half, revenues were US$2.29 billion (up 0.5%) and net income US$97.7 million vs US$48.6 million. Liquidity comprised US$454.3 million cash, US$124.1 million restricted cash and significant undrawn MN1 2020 Revolving Facilities, whose maturity was extended to June 2031. Gross debt stood at US$5.09 billion, and a full redemption of the 2027 MRF Senior Notes has been noticed for September 23, 2026.
Positive
- Net income more than doubled in Q2 2026 to US$29.5 million from US$14.1 million, with first-half net income increasing to US$97.7 million from US$48.6 million.
- A prior-year US$55.6 million goodwill impairment did not recur, supporting improved profitability in 2026.
- Liquidity is supported by US$454.3 million cash, US$124.1 million restricted cash and available capacity under the MN1 2020 Revolving Facilities (HK$11.98 billion undrawn and total commitments of HK$21.68 billion).
- The MN1 2020 Revolving Facilities’ maturity was extended to June 2031, and key covenant waivers under the MRM 2015 Credit Facilities were extended to June 24, 2028.
- A full redemption of the US$600 million 2027 MRF Senior Notes has been announced for September 23, 2026.
Negative
- Q2 2026 total operating revenues declined 8.3% to US$1.07 billion, driven by softer rolling chip and mass-market table results at City of Dreams and prior casino/club closures.
- Q2 2026 net cash provided by operating activities fell to US$60.9 million from US$136.4 million, reflecting weaker performance at City of Dreams and working capital movements.
- Q2 2026 investing cash outflows rose sharply to US$427.0 million, largely from US$368.0 million in loans or advances to an affiliated company and higher capital expenditures.
- Gross indebtedness is high at US$5.09 billion as of June 30, 2026, and operating cash was lower year-on-year, underscoring reliance on external financing and intercompany funding.
Filing Explained
Quarterly financing added US$416.7 million of revolving debt, while US$368.0 million was advanced to an affiliate and US$59.9 million was later repaid.
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