Core Viewpoint - Macquarie's research report indicates that Galaxy Entertainment's net income for the second quarter increased by 10% year-on-year and 8% quarter-on-quarter, with gaming revenue rising by 16% year-on-year and 10% quarter-on-quarter, slightly below the firm's forecast by 1% [1] Financial Performance - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 12% year-on-year and 8% quarter-on-quarter, exceeding the firm's forecast by 2% [1] - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.7, with a payout ratio of 58%, up from 50% in the same period last year, surpassing market expectations [1] Cash Flow and Dividend Outlook - The firm believes that Galaxy Entertainment has strong free cash flow and net cash accumulation capabilities, allowing it to maintain the current dividend payout ratio [1] - The expected payout ratio for the company in 2023 is 60%, translating to a cash dividend yield of 3.5% [1] Future Earnings Projections - Due to lower expectations for non-gaming revenue, the firm has slightly reduced its adjusted EBITDA forecasts for 2025 and 2026 by 0.1% and 0.5%, respectively, while increasing the 2027 forecast by 0.6% [1] - The target price for Galaxy Entertainment has been raised from HKD 53.6 to HKD 55.6, maintaining an "outperform" rating [1]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a positive outlook for Galaxy Entertainment, indicating confidence in its long-term prospects with an interim dividend of HKD0.70 per share, reflecting a dividend payout ratio of 58% [5][12]. Core Insights - Galaxy Entertainment reported a net revenue of HKD12.04 billion for Q2 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 10.3% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 7.5% [2][7]. - The adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 reached HKD3.57 billion, up 12.4% year-on-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 29.6%, an increase of 0.5 percentage points year-on-year [4][11]. - The company's market share increased to 20.2% in Q2 2025, up from 19.5% in Q1 2025, indicating a strengthening position in the market [5][12]. Revenue Breakdown - In Q2 2025, gaming revenue increased by 12.3% year-on-year, contributing HKD9.66 billion, while non-gaming revenue reached HKD1.61 billion, up 8.4% year-on-year [2][8]. - The total betting amount for the company reached HKD119.45 billion, an increase of 18.4% year-on-year, with VIP betting accounting for 46.7% of the total [3][9]. Performance Metrics - The company's gross gaming revenue (GGR) for Q2 2025 was HKD12.01 billion, reflecting an 11.8% year-on-year increase, which outpaced the industry growth rate of 8.3% [10]. - The adjusted EBITDA for Galaxy Macau and StarWorld Macau was HKD3.33 billion and HKD0.3 billion respectively, with respective adjusted EBITDA margins of 33.3% and 25.9% [4][11].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is upgraded to "Buy" with a target price of HKD 49.50 [1][9][12] Core Views - The report highlights the positive impact of the concert economy on the company's performance, with expectations for continued growth in the second half of 2025 [6][8][12] - The company is benefiting from a diverse non-gaming portfolio and is expected to attract high-end clientele with the opening of the Capella hotel in September [6][12] - The overall gaming revenue (GGR) is projected to increase, with adjustments made to the EBITDA forecasts for 2025-2027 [9][12] Summary by Sections Financial Data - The closing price as of August 12 was HKD 40.18, with a market capitalization of HKD 175,783 million [2] - The average daily trading volume over the past six months was HKD 462.68 million [2] Revenue and Profit Forecasts - Revenue projections for 2024, 2025E, 2026E, and 2027E are HKD 43,432 million, HKD 47,205 million, HKD 53,662 million, and HKD 57,896 million respectively, reflecting growth rates of 21.71%, 8.69%, 13.68%, and 7.89% [5] - Net profit attributable to the parent company is forecasted to be HKD 8,759 million, HKD 10,110 million, HKD 10,504 million, and HKD 11,628 million for the same years, with growth rates of 28.29%, 15.42%, 3.90%, and 10.70% [5] Gaming Performance - The company's gaming revenue for Q2 2025 was HKD 12 billion, showing a year-on-year increase of 16% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 10% [6] - The breakdown of gaming revenue includes VIP at HKD 2.4 billion (up 73% YoY), mass market at HKD 8.8 billion (up 6% YoY), and slots at HKD 800 million (up 19% YoY) [6] Entertainment and Customer Traffic - The company hosted 190 entertainment and sports events in the first half of 2025, resulting in a 65% increase in customer traffic [7] - Upcoming concerts and events are expected to further boost visitor numbers and spending in the second half of 2025 [8][12] Valuation and Market Position - The report suggests that the company deserves a valuation premium due to its strong market position and diverse offerings compared to competitors [9][12] - The target price of HKD 49.50 corresponds to a 10.6x EV/EBITDA multiple for 2026E, reflecting an upward adjustment from the previous target of HKD 39.50 [9][12]

Core Viewpoint - The report from Daiwa Capital Markets indicates that Galaxy Entertainment's normalized EBITDA for Q2 increased by 7% quarter-on-quarter, with a slight growth in market share due to lower win rates [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - Galaxy Entertainment's Q2 normalized EBITDA grew by 7% compared to the previous quarter [1] - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.7 per share, resulting in a payout ratio of 58% [1] - Management anticipates a sustainable payout ratio of approximately 60% [1] Group 2: Future Outlook - With the opening of the Capella Hotel, management expects further optimization of reinvestment efficiency amid intense market competition [1] - EBITDA forecasts for 2025 and 2026 have been raised by 5% and 4% respectively [1] - The target price has been increased from HKD 43 to HKD 45 based on a 12x target EV/EBITDA ratio, maintaining a "Buy" rating [1]

Core Insights - The report from CICC highlights that Galaxy Entertainment's net revenue for Q2 reached HKD 12.044 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 10% [1] - Adjusted EBITDA was HKD 3.569 billion, up 12% year-on-year, recovering to 82% of the Q2 2019 level, aligning closely with market expectations of HKD 3.54 billion [1] - The company's performance exceeded expectations primarily due to the opening of the Capella Hotel, which boosted market share, increased visitor numbers driven by entertainment activities, and stable daily operating costs due to effective cost control [1] - The interim dividend is set at HKD 0.7 per share, corresponding to a payout ratio of approximately 60% [1] - CICC has raised Galaxy Entertainment's adjusted EBITDA forecasts for the next two years by 5% and 3%, to HKD 14.524 billion and HKD 15.33 billion respectively [1] - The target price has been increased by 6% to HKD 44.8, while maintaining an "outperform" rating [1]

Q2 & Interim Results 2025 12 August, 2025 Mr. Francis Lui Yiu Tung, Chairman of GEG said: "Today I am pleased to report solid performance for the Macau market and GEG in Q2 and the first half of 2025. Despite global tariff disruptions, continued economic slowdown and regional competition, Macau remained resilient in Q2 2025 with Gross Gaming Revenue ('GGR') growing 8% year- on-year and 6% quarter-on-quarter to $59.3 billion. GEG delivered solid results and growth in market share under competitive market con ...

Group 1 - Morgan Stanley reported that Galaxy Entertainment (00027) declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.7 per share, a 40% increase year-on-year, exceeding the bank's expectation of HKD 0.6 per share [1] - The dividend yield stands at 3.5%, which is less attractive compared to a payout ratio of 59%, up from the previous 50% [1] - Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter was HKD 3.162 billion, a 1% decrease year-on-year but a 7% increase quarter-on-quarter, representing 79% of the EBITDA from the second quarter of 2019, falling short of both the bank's and market expectations [1] Group 2 - The reported EBITDA for Galaxy Entertainment was HKD 3.569 billion, reflecting an 8% quarter-on-quarter increase and a 12% year-on-year increase, which is 82% of the EBITDA from the second quarter of 2019, benefiting from a 4.4% increase in VIP room win rate [1] - Excluding the City Club, the mass gaming revenue increased by 7% quarter-on-quarter, reaching 130% of the second quarter of 2019, with market share increasing by 20 basis points to 19% [1] - Due to a business mix favoring VIP rooms and rising operating costs, the EBITDA margin was weak, with the reinvestment rate for mass gaming increasing by 150 basis points to 19.8% [1]

Group 1 - The core point of the article is the announcement of a change in the company secretary position at Galaxy Entertainment Group [1] - Xian Li Mei Hua will resign as the company secretary and authorized representative effective from August 13, 2025 [1] - Zhuang Hui Sheng will be appointed as the new company secretary and authorized representative effective from August 13, 2025 [1]

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