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Studio City (NYSE: MSC) returns to profit as Q1 2026 revenue rises

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Studio City International Holdings Limited reported a strong turnaround for the first quarter of 2026. Total operating revenues rose to US$176.7 million from US$161.7 million a year earlier, driven mainly by better performance in mass market gaming and higher non-gaming revenues.

Studio City Casino generated gross gaming revenues of US$373.5 million, up from US$336.2 million, with mass market table games hold improving to 36.9%. Non-gaming revenues increased to US$89.8 million, reflecting solid contributions from rooms, services and mall income.

Operating income nearly doubled to US$28.0 million, and Adjusted EBITDA climbed to US$80.0 million from US$69.9 million, showing better underlying profitability despite higher operating costs. The company moved from a net loss attributable to shareholders of US$16.0 million to net income of US$2.9 million, or US$0.02 per ADS. Cash and bank balances were US$87.0 million and total debt, net, was US$2.01 billion, slightly lower than at year-end after a senior secured credit facility repayment.

Positive

  • Return to profitability: Net results swung from a loss of US$16.0 million in Q1 2025 to net income of US$2.9 million in Q1 2026, supported by higher operating income and stronger Adjusted EBITDA of US$80.0 million.

Negative

  • None.

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Studio City returned to profitability on higher gaming and non-gaming revenues.

Studio City grew operating revenues to US$176.7 million while casino gross gaming revenues rose to US$373.5 million. Stronger mass-market performance and higher non-gaming revenues supported Adjusted EBITDA of US$80.0 million, up from US$69.9 million.

Net income attributable to the company improved to US$2.9 million from a US$16.0 million loss, helped by better operating results and net foreign exchange gains of US$8.4 million, though interest expense remained sizable at US$30.0 million. Depreciation and amortization stayed high at US$51.8 million, reflecting the asset-heavy resort model.

Total cash and bank balances were US$87.0 million against net debt of about US$2.01 billion, after repaying HK$78.0 million (around US$10.0 million) on the senior secured credit facility. Future disclosures may clarify how sustained Adjusted EBITDA near US$80.0 million influences leverage and refinancing flexibility.

Total operating revenues US$176.7 million Three months ended March 31, 2026
Gross gaming revenues US$373.5 million Studio City Casino, Q1 2026
Net income attributable to shareholders US$2.9 million Q1 2026 vs US$(16.0) million in Q1 2025
Adjusted EBITDA US$80.0 million Three months ended March 31, 2026
Cash and bank balances US$87.0 million As of March 31, 2026
Total debt, net US$2.01 billion As of March 31, 2026 after HK$78.0M repayment
Mass market table hold percentage 36.9% Q1 2026 mass market table games
Gaming machine handle US$1.09 billion Three months ended March 31, 2026
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Studio City’s Adjusted EBITDA(1) was US$80.0 million in the first quarter of 2026"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
casino contract financial
"Revenue from casino contract was US$87.0 million for the first quarter of 2026"
mass market table games drop financial
"Mass market table games drop was US$901.3 million in the first quarter of 2026"
Mass market table games drop is the total amount of cash or chips put into casino table games by everyday, non-high-roller customers over a set period. It’s like the cash register total at a busy retail counter: larger drops usually signal more player activity and potential gambling revenue, while smaller drops suggest weaker demand — useful for investors tracking a property’s customer volume and near-term earnings potential.
gaming machine handle financial
"Gaming machine handle for the first quarter of 2026 was US$1.09 billion"
The gaming machine handle is the total dollar amount wagered on electronic gaming machines (like slot machines) over a given period — analogous to the total money customers put into a vending machine, not the amount the machine keeps. It matters to investors because handle shows customer activity and market demand, and when compared with payouts it helps reveal actual revenue, profit margins, and trends in player engagement.
participation interest financial
"The net income attributable to participation interest was US$0.3 million in the first quarter of 2026"
land use right financial
"Depreciation and amortization costs of US$51.8 million were recorded... including US$0.8 million related to the amortization expense for the land use right"
A land use right is a legal permission to use a parcel of land for specific purposes (like farming, housing, or commercial buildings) for a set period, rather than outright ownership of the ground itself. For investors it matters because this right determines what can be built, how long an asset can generate income, and whether the right can be sold, leased or used as collateral—similar to having a long-term lease on a valuable parking spot versus owning the lot.
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FORM 6-K

 

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a–16 OR 15d–16

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of May 2026

Commission File Number: 001-38699

 

 

STUDIO CITY INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED

 

 

71 Robinson Road

#04-03

Singapore 068895

and

38th Floor, The Centrium

60 Wyndham Street

Central

Hong Kong

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20–F or Form 40– F.

Form 20-F ☒   Form 40-F ☐

 

 
 


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STUDIO CITY INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED

Form 6–K

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Signature

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Exhibit 99.1


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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

STUDIO CITY INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
By:   /s/ Geoffrey Davis
Name:   Geoffrey Davis, CFA
Title:   Chief Financial Officer

 

Date: May 4, 2026

  

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

Exhibit 99.1    Unaudited Results for First Quarter of 2026

Exhibit 99.1

 

LOGO

Studio City International Holdings Limited Announces Unaudited First Quarter 2026 Earnings

MACAU, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Studio City International Holdings Limited (NYSE: MSC) (“Studio City” or the “Company”), a world-class integrated resort located in Cotai, Macau, today reported its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2026.

Total operating revenues for the first quarter of 2026 were US$176.7 million, compared with US$161.7 million in the first quarter of 2025. The increase was primarily attributable to better performance in mass market operations leading to an increase in revenue from casino contract and higher overall non-gaming revenues.

Studio City Casino generated gross gaming revenues of US$373.5 million and US$336.2 million for the first quarters of 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Mass market table games drop was US$901.3 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared with US$923.9 million in the first quarter of 2025 and hold percentage was 36.9% in the first quarter of 2026, compared with 32.8% in the first quarter of 2025.

Gaming machine handle for the first quarter of 2026 was US$1.09 billion, compared with US$0.87 billion in the first quarter of 2025 and win rate was 3.7% in the first quarter of 2026, compared with 3.8% in the first quarter of 2025.

Revenue from casino contract was US$87.0 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared with US$75.9 million for the first quarter of 2025. Revenue from casino contract is net of gaming taxes and the costs incurred in connection with the on-going operation of the Studio City Casino which are deducted by Melco Resorts (Macau) Limited, the gaming operator of the Studio City Casino (the “Gaming Operator”).

Total gaming taxes and the costs incurred in connection with the on-going operation of the Studio City Casino deducted from gross gaming revenues were US$286.5 million and US$260.2 million in the first quarters of 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Total non-gaming revenues at Studio City for the first quarter of 2026 were US$89.8 million, compared with US$85.8 million for the first quarter of 2025.

Operating income for the first quarter of 2026 was US$28.0 million, compared with US$15.3 million in the first quarter of 2025.

Studio City’s Adjusted EBITDA(1) was US$80.0 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared with US$69.9 million in the first quarter of 2025. The change was mainly attributable to higher revenue from casino contract and non-gaming revenues, partially offset by higher operating costs.

Net income attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited for the first quarter of 2026 was US$2.9 million, or US$0.02 per ADS, compared with net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited of US$16.0 million, or US$0.08 per ADS, in the first quarter of 2025. The net income attributable to participation interest was US$0.3 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared with net loss attributable to participation interest of US$1.5 million in the first quarter of 2025.

Other Factors Affecting Earnings

Total net non-operating expenses for the first quarter of 2026 were US$21.9 million, which mainly included interest expense of US$30.0 million, partially offset by net foreign exchange gains of US$8.4 million.

Depreciation and amortization costs of US$51.8 million were recorded in the first quarter of 2026, of which US$0.8 million was related to the amortization expense for the land use right.

 

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Adjusted EBITDA for Studio City for the three months ended March 31, 2026 referred to in the earnings release of Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (“Melco Resorts”) dated April 30, 2026 (“Melco Resorts’ Earnings Release”) was US$31.7 million more than the Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City reported in this press release. Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City reported in this press release includes certain intercompany charges that are not included in Adjusted EBITDA for Studio City reported in Melco Resorts’ Earnings Release. Such intercompany charges include, among other items, fees and shared service charges billed between the Company and its subsidiaries and certain subsidiaries of Melco Resorts. Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City presented in Melco Resorts’ Earnings Release does not reflect certain gaming concession related costs and certain intercompany costs related to the gaming operations at Studio City Casino.

Financial Position and Capital Expenditures

Total cash and bank balances as of March 31, 2026 aggregated to US$87.0 million (December 31, 2025: US$109.5 million), including US$0.1 million of restricted cash (December 31, 2025: US$0.1 million). Total debt, net of unamortized deferred financing costs and original issue premiums, at the end of the first quarter of 2026 was US$2.01 billion (December 31, 2025: US$2.02 billion), a reduction of US$9.8 million compared to total debt, net as of December 31, 2025. The reduction in total debt, net was primarily the result of the repayment of HK$78.0 million (equivalent to US$10.0 million) principal amount outstanding under the senior secured credit facility in March 2026.

Capital expenditures for the first quarter of 2026 were US$4.6 million.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Studio City International Holdings Limited (the “Company”) may also make forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. These factors include, but are not limited to, (i) changes in the gaming market and visitations in Macau, (ii) local and global economic conditions, (iii) capital and credit market volatility, (iv) our anticipated growth strategies, (v) risks associated with the implementation of the amended Macau gaming law by the Macau government, (vi) gaming authority and other governmental approvals and regulations, and (vii) our future business development, results of operations and financial condition. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

1.

“Adjusted EBITDA” is defined as net income/loss before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, pre-opening costs, property charges and other and other non-operating income and expenses. Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is presented as supplemental disclosure because management believes it is widely used to measure the performance, and as a basis for valuation, of gaming companies. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA to measure our operating performance and to compare our operating performance with those of our competitors.

The Company also presents Adjusted EBITDA because it is used by some investors as a way to measure a company’s ability to incur and service debt, make capital expenditures, and meet working capital requirements. Gaming companies have historically reported similar measures as supplements to financial measures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, in particular, U.S. GAAP or International Financial Reporting Standards. However, Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to operating income/loss as an indicator of the Company’s performance, as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity, or as an alternative to any other measure determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Unlike net income/loss, Adjusted EBITDA does not include depreciation and amortization or interest expense and, therefore, do not reflect current or future capital expenditures or the cost of capital. The Company recognizes these limitations and uses Adjusted EBITDA as only one of several comparative tools, together with U.S. GAAP measurements, to assist in the evaluation of operating performance.

 

2


Such U.S. GAAP measurements include operating income/loss, net income/loss, cash flows from operations and cash flow data. The Company has significant uses of cash flows, including capital expenditures, interest payments, debt principal repayments, taxes and other recurring and nonrecurring charges, which are not reflected in Adjusted EBITDA. Also, the Company’s calculation of Adjusted EBITDA may be different from the calculation methods used by other companies and, therefore, comparability may be limited. The use of Adjusted EBITDA has material limitations as an analytical tool, as Adjusted EBITDA does not include all items that impact our net income/loss. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of the historical non-GAAP financial measure to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. Reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA with the most comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP are provided herein immediately following the financial statements included in this press release.

 

2.

“Adjusted net income/loss” is net income/loss before pre-opening costs and property charges and other, net of participation interest and taxes. Adjusted net income/loss, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is presented as supplemental disclosure because management believes it provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our performance, in addition to income/loss computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Adjusted net income/loss may be different from the calculation methods used by other companies and, therefore, comparability may be limited. Reconciliations of adjusted net income/loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited with the most comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP are provided herein immediately following the financial statements included in this press release.

About Studio City International Holdings Limited

The Company, with its American depositary shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MSC), is a world-class integrated resort located in Cotai, Macau. For more information about the Company, please visit www.studiocity-macau.com.

The Company is majority owned by Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited, a company with its American depositary shares listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (Nasdaq: MLCO).

For the investment community, please contact:

Jeanny Kim

Senior Vice President, Group Treasurer

Tel: +852 2598 3698

Email: jeannykim@melco-resorts.com

For media enquiries, please contact:

Chimmy Leung

Executive Director, Corporate Communications

Tel: +852 3151 3765

Email: chimmyleung@melco-resorts.com

 

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Studio City International Holdings Limited and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

     Three Months Ended  
     March 31,  
     2026     2025  

Operating revenues:

    

Revenue from casino contract

   $ 86,968     $ 75,920  

Rooms

     43,600       41,236  

Food and beverage

     21,342       22,751  

Entertainment

     3,364       2,964  

Services fee

     15,112       13,358  

Mall

     5,029       4,461  

Retail and other

     1,309       1,030  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating revenues

     176,724       161,720  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating costs and expenses:

    

Costs related to casino contract

     (8,452     (9,021

Rooms

     (15,287     (14,772

Food and beverage

     (19,750     (20,134

Entertainment

     (5,120     (5,006

Mall

     (2,063     (1,833

Retail and other

     (559     (571

General and administrative

     (45,455     (40,472

Pre-opening costs

     (1     (155

Amortization of land use right

     (826     (831

Depreciation and amortization

     (50,972     (51,649

Property charges and other

     (202     (2,006
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

     (148,687     (146,450
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     28,037       15,270  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-operating income (expenses):

    

Interest income

     166       274  

Interest expense

     (30,049     (32,478

Other financing costs

     (416     (573

Foreign exchange gains, net

     8,442       1,971  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-operating expenses, net

     (21,857     (30,806
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income tax

     6,180       (15,536

Income tax expense

     (3,053     (1,940
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     3,127       (17,476

Net (income) loss attributable to participation interest

     (270     1,503  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited

   $ 2,857     $ (15,973
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited per Class A ordinary share:

    

Basic and diluted

   $ 0.004     $ (0.021
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited per ADS:

    

Basic and diluted

   $ 0.015     $ (0.083
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average Class A ordinary shares outstanding used in net income (loss) attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited per Class A ordinary share calculation:

    

Basic and diluted

     770,352,700       770,352,700  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Studio City International Holdings Limited and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

     March 31,     December 31,  
     2026     2025  

ASSETS

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 86,844      $ 109,401  

Accounts receivable, net

     1,518       1,887  

Receivables from affiliated companies

     858       735  

Inventories

     8,362       8,727  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     11,720       10,740  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     109,302       131,490  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

     2,425,238       2,485,029  

Long-term prepayments, deposits and other assets

     65,763       69,141  

Restricted cash

     129       130  

Operating lease right-of-use assets

     11,479       11,571  

Land use right, net

     97,549       99,073  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 2,709,460     $ 2,796,434  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES, SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND PARTICIPATION INTEREST

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 3,623     $ 6,401  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     56,399       91,438  

Income tax payable

     18,205       15,257  

Current portion of long-term debt, net

     348,735       —   

Payables to affiliated companies

     45,568       66,946  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     472,530       180,042  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term debt, net

     1,666,008       2,024,569  

Other long-term liabilities

     8,238       6,290  

Deferred tax liabilities, net

     56       60  

Operating lease liabilities, non-current

     12,245       12,095  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     2,159,077       2,223,056  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity and participation interest:

    

Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001; 1,927,488,240 shares authorized; 770,352,700 shares issued and outstanding

     77       77  

Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.0001; 72,511,760 shares authorized; 72,511,760 shares issued and outstanding

     7       7  

Additional paid-in capital

     2,477,359       2,477,359  

Accumulated other comprehensive (losses) income

     (23,257     618  

Accumulated losses

     (1,951,317     (1,954,174
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

     502,869       523,887  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Participation interest

     47,514       49,491  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity and participation interest

     550,383       573,378  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities, shareholders’ equity and participation interest

   $ 2,709,460     $ 2,796,434  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Studio City International Holdings Limited and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited to

Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

     Three Months Ended  
     March 31,  
     2026     2025  

Net income (loss) attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited

   $ 2,857     $ (15,973

Pre-opening costs

     1       155  

Property charges and other

     202       2,006  

Income tax impact on adjustments

     (4     (239

Participation interest impact on adjustments

     (17     (165
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited

   $ 3,039     $ (14,216
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited per Class A ordinary share:

    

Basic and diluted

   $ 0.004     $ (0.018
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited per ADS:

    

Basic and diluted

   $ 0.016     $ (0.074
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average Class A ordinary shares outstanding used in adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited per Class A ordinary share calculation:

    

Basic and diluted

     770,352,700       770,352,700  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Studio City International Holdings Limited and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended  
     March 31,  
     2026     2025  

Operating income

   $ 28,037      $ 15,270  

Pre-opening costs

     1       155  

Depreciation and amortization

     51,798       52,480  

Property charges and other

     202       2,006  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

   $    80,038     $    69,911  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Studio City International Holdings Limited and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited

to Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended  
     March 31,  
     2026     2025  

Net income (loss) attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited

   $ 2,857      $ (15,973

Net income (loss) attributable to participation interest

     270       (1,503
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     3,127       (17,476

Income tax expense

     3,053       1,940  

Interest and other non-operating expenses, net

     21,857       30,806  

Depreciation and amortization

     51,798       52,480  

Property charges and other

     202       2,006  

Pre-opening costs

     1       155  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

   $    80,038     $    69,911  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Studio City International Holdings Limited and Subsidiaries

Supplemental Data Schedule

 

     Three Months Ended  
     March 31,  
     2026     2025  

Room Statistics:

    

Average daily rate (3)

   $ 179     $ 169  

Occupancy per available room

     98     99

Revenue per available room (4)

   $ 176     $ 166  

Other Information:

    

Average number of table games

     253       253  

Average number of gaming machines

     964       797  

Table games win per unit per day (5)

   $ 14,619     $ 13,320  

Gaming machines win per unit per day (6)

   $ 468     $ 458  

 

(3) 

Average daily rate is calculated by dividing total room revenues including complimentary rooms (less service charges, if any) by total occupied rooms including complimentary rooms

(4) 

Revenue per available room is calculated by dividing total room revenues including complimentary rooms (less service charges, if any) by total rooms available

(5) 

Table games win per unit per day is shown before discounts, commissions, other incentives as administered by the Gaming Operator and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to gaming patrons on a complimentary basis

(6) 

Gaming machines win per unit per day is shown before other incentives as administered by the Gaming Operator and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to gaming patrons on a complimentary basis

 

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FAQ

How did Studio City International (MSC) perform financially in Q1 2026?

Studio City International posted net income of US$2.9 million in Q1 2026, versus a US$16.0 million loss a year earlier. Total operating revenues rose to US$176.7 million, supported by stronger casino contract revenue and higher non-gaming income.

What happened to Studio City International (MSC) revenue and gaming performance?

Total operating revenues increased to US$176.7 million from US$161.7 million in Q1 2025. Studio City Casino gross gaming revenues rose to US$373.5 million, with mass market table games hold improving to 36.9% and gaming machine handle reaching US$1.09 billion.

What was Studio City International’s Adjusted EBITDA in Q1 2026?

Adjusted EBITDA reached US$80.0 million in Q1 2026, up from US$69.9 million a year earlier. The increase mainly reflected higher revenue from the casino contract and non-gaming activities, partly offset by higher operating costs across the integrated resort.

How strong is Studio City International’s balance sheet as of March 31, 2026?

As of March 31, 2026, Studio City held US$87.0 million in cash and bank balances and reported total debt, net, of about US$2.01 billion. Net debt declined slightly after repaying approximately US$10.0 million under its senior secured credit facility.

How did non-gaming segments contribute to Studio City International (MSC) in Q1 2026?

Non-gaming revenues at Studio City totaled US$89.8 million in Q1 2026, up from US$85.8 million a year earlier. Growth came from rooms, services fees and mall income, with average daily room rate at US$179 and occupancy at 98%.

What are the key cost and expense drivers for Studio City International?

Total operating costs and expenses were US$148.7 million in Q1 2026, including general and administrative expenses of US$45.5 million and depreciation and amortization of US$51.8 million. Gaming-related taxes and operating costs deducted from casino revenues also remained substantial.

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