Core Viewpoint - Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO) shows positive financial growth with a significant increase in revenue and net profit, indicating strong operational performance and market confidence [1][2]. Financial Performance - As of June 30, 2025, Melco Resorts reported total revenue of $2.561 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 12.7% [1]. - The company's net profit attributable to shareholders reached $49.724 million, marking a substantial increase of 36.01% compared to the previous year [1]. Stock Performance - On August 12, MLCO's stock price increased by 2.08%, reaching $8.82 per share, with a trading volume of $2.9661 million and a total market capitalization of $3.443 billion [1]. Analyst Ratings - On August 1, Melco Resorts received a target price upgrade from Citigroup to $11.5, with a current rating of Buy [2]. Business Operations - Melco Resorts operates integrated resort businesses in Asia and Europe, including Altira Macau and City of Dreams in Macau, and is the largest non-casino gaming machine operator in Macau through Mocha Clubs [2]. - The company is also developing the Mediterranean Dream City in Cyprus, which is expected to become the largest integrated resort in Europe, alongside operating a temporary casino and four satellite casinos [2].

Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley reports that Macau's gaming revenue has exceeded expectations for two consecutive months, with a year-on-year growth of 19%, prompting an upward revision of the annual growth forecast for gaming revenue from 5% to 10% and EBITDA growth from 2% to 6% [1] Group 1: Industry Performance - The significant positive operating leverage, reduced competition, and improved profit estimates are highlighted as key factors contributing to the industry's strong performance [1] - Despite the recent strong performance, the industry is still considered undervalued if growth can be sustained [1] Group 2: Future Projections - Macau's gaming revenue forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are projected at MOP 248.963 billion, MOP 263.9 billion, and MOP 279.7 billion, representing year-on-year increases of 9.8%, 6%, and 6% respectively [1] Group 3: Company Target Price Adjustments - Morgan Stanley has raised the target prices for all six companies under coverage, maintaining a positive outlook on Melco Resorts, MGM China, and Sands China, all rated as "Overweight" [1] - Specific target price adjustments include MGM China from HKD 14.5 to HKD 18, Sands China from HKD 17.5 to HKD 21, and Silver Heritage from HKD 35 to HKD 40, maintaining a "Market Perform" rating [1]

Core Viewpoint - Melco Resorts & Entertainment reported better-than-expected Q2 2025 results, with net revenue of $1.328 billion, a 15% year-over-year increase and an 8% quarter-over-quarter increase, recovering to 91% of Q2 2019 levels [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - Adjusted property EBITDA was $378 million, up 25% year-over-year and 11% quarter-over-quarter, recovering to 84% of Q2 2019 levels, exceeding Bloomberg consensus estimate of $347 million [1] - The company maintained stable operating cost control, leading to improved profit margins [1] Group 2: Management Insights - Management indicated that the strong trend observed in June 2025 continued into July 2025, with expectations for this trend to persist into Q3 2025, driven by record visitor numbers at Macau properties and strong performance in the premium mass segment [1] - The company plans to close the Junket Room and three Mocha Clubs by the end of 2025, with an impairment loss of approximately $56 million recognized in Q2 2025 [1] - Management is optimistic about the benefits from the closure of competitor satellite casinos and the company's own satellite properties [1] - Competitors are increasing reinvestment rates, but the company remains focused on enhancing its products to retain customers [1] - Enhanced information technology for smart gaming tables is expected to optimize customer rebate expenditures [1] - The "The House of Dancing Water" show is helping to attract visitors back to City of Dreams, positively impacting non-gaming revenue [1] - Despite the impact of the Israel-Iran conflict on City of Dreams Cyprus, summer hotel bookings have significantly increased [1] - City of Dreams Sri Lanka is set to open on August 1, 2025, primarily targeting Indian customers, with expectations for a longer ramp-up period due to its status as the first resort of its kind in South Asia [1] - City of Dreams Manila's performance remained stable in July 2025 [1] - The company repurchased approximately $120 million worth of shares at about $5 per ADS in April and May 2025 [1] Group 3: Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The company maintains its adjusted EBITDA forecasts for 2025 and 2026, with the current stock price corresponding to 7 times the 2025 estimated EV/adjusted EBITDA [2] - A neutral rating is maintained with a target price of $8.50, reflecting an 8 times 2025 estimated EV/adjusted EBITDA, indicating a 1% downside from the current stock price [2] - For Melco International Development, the adjusted EBITDA forecasts for 2025 and 2026 remain unchanged, with an upgraded target price of 14% to HKD 5.80, reflecting a 20% discount to net asset value and a 7% upside from the current stock price [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO) has shown positive financial performance, with a significant increase in revenue and net profit, indicating potential growth opportunities for investors [1][3] - As of August 1, MLCO's stock opened at $8.87 per share, reflecting a 2.54% increase, with a total market capitalization of $3.463 billion [1] - Financial data reveals that for the period ending March 31, 2025, MLCO's total revenue reached $1.232 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 10.78%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was $32.532 million, marking a substantial increase of 114.45% [1] Group 2 - Melco Resorts & Entertainment operates integrated resort businesses in Asia and Europe, including Altira Macau and Studio City in Macau, and is the largest non-casino gaming machine operator in Macau through Mocha Clubs [2] - The company is also developing the Mediterranean Dream City in Cyprus, which is expected to become the largest integrated resort in Europe, and currently operates the first authorized casino in Cyprus along with four satellite casinos [2]

Core Insights - Melco Resorts reported revenue of $1.33 billion for Q2 2025, a 14.5% year-over-year increase, with an EPS of $0.23 compared to $0.06 a year ago, indicating strong financial performance [1] - The revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.25 billion by 6.01%, and the EPS surpassed the consensus estimate of $0.09 by 155.56% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Average Daily Rate for City of Dreams Manila was $164.00, slightly above the estimated $163.50 [4] - Revenue Per Available Room for City of Dreams Manila was $156.00, below the estimated $158.53 [4] - Occupancy Rate for City of Dreams Manila was 95%, lower than the average estimate of 97% [4] - Total segment operating revenues for Mocha and Other were $27.9 million, below the estimate of $28.77 million, representing a year-over-year decline of 9.1% [4] - Total segment operating revenues for Altira Macau were $28.3 million, exceeding the estimate of $27.72 million, but down 3.4% year-over-year [4] - Total segment operating revenues for City of Dreams were $710.5 million, surpassing the estimate of $672.72 million, reflecting a 23.3% year-over-year increase [4] - Total segment operating revenues for Studio City were $388.2 million, above the estimate of $372.61 million, marking a 10.2% year-over-year increase [4] - Total segment operating revenues for City of Dreams Manila were $98.5 million, slightly below the estimate of $98.89 million, with a year-over-year decline of 9.6% [4] - Total segment operating revenues for Cyprus Operations were $72.3 million, exceeding the estimate of $61.72 million, showing a 23.2% year-over-year increase [4] - Adjusted EBITDA for Mocha and Other was $5.21 million, below the average estimate of $6.21 million [4] - Adjusted EBITDA for Altira Macau was $0.84 million, significantly better than the estimated -$0.31 million [4] - Adjusted EBITDA for City of Dreams was $225.64 million, exceeding the estimate of $188.99 million [4] Stock Performance - Melco's shares returned +1.8% over the past month, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.7% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

分组1 - Melco Resorts reported quarterly earnings of $0.23 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.09 per share, and showing an increase from $0.06 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +155.56% [1] - The company posted revenues of $1.33 billion for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.01%, compared to $1.16 billion in the same quarter last year [2] - Melco shares have increased approximately 48.2% since the beginning of the year, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 8.2% [3] 分组2 - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.06 on revenues of $1.25 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.27 on revenues of $4.96 billion [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank indicates that the Gaming industry is currently in the top 38% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook for stocks within this sector [8]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company's adjusted property EBITDA for 2025 grew 25% year over year to approximately $378 million, with adjusted EBITDA excluding VIP hold at approximately $354 million [10] - Macau property EBITDA margin reached 29.2% in 2025, marking the second highest on record [11] - Available liquidity stood at $2.3 billion, with consolidated cash on hand of approximately $1.2 billion as of the end of 2025 [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Macau property EBITDA grew by 35% year over year and 13% quarter to quarter, with mass table games revenue at City of Dreams and Studio City reaching all-time highs [5][6] - The House of Dancing Water reopened in May with an average occupancy of around 98%, contributing to growing non-gaming revenue [6] - In the Philippines, cost reduction initiatives led to higher profitability and a recovery in gaming revenue in July [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Visitation to City of Dreams Macau increased by 31% year on year over the second quarter, with average daily property visitation reaching record levels in July [6] - In Cyprus, gaming revenue has surpassed pre-war levels following the Iran-Israel conflict, with strong forward bookings for the summer [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on enhancing customer experience through renovations and new offerings, including a full renovation of the Countdown Hotel planned for 2026 [7] - The strategic review in the Philippines is ongoing, with updates to be provided when available [8] - The company aims to optimize its gaming units by relocating machines from closed satellite casinos to City of Dreams and Studio City [56] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the market's performance, citing a strong first half and a stabilizing Chinese economy [25][26] - The company is cautiously optimistic about the performance of City of Dreams Sri Lanka, which is expected to open new opportunities in the region [9][51] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately $120 million of its shares in the second quarter, prioritizing shareholder value while focusing on debt reduction [13] - An impairment in goodwill of approximately $56 million was recognized in the second quarter due to the closure of Grand Dragon Casino and three Mocha Clubs [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Plans for remodeling gaming floors at COD or Studio City - Management highlighted ongoing improvements in product and customer experience, with significant renovations planned for the Countdown Hotel and enhancements to gaming areas [16][17][18] Question: Expectations for normalized EBITDA improvement in Q3 - Management indicated strong momentum from the first half and positive market conditions, suggesting potential for improved EBITDA in Q3 [25][26] Question: Competitive dynamics in the market - Management acknowledged the competitive nature of Macau but emphasized their focus on product and service differentiation rather than aggressive pricing [29][30][31] Question: Contribution of House of Dancing Water to gaming business - The House of Dancing Water has positively impacted visitation and F&B covers, although there is room for improvement in converting visitors into gaming customers [70][74] Question: Update on the Philippines market and transaction - Management noted stabilization in the Manila market and ongoing strategic review for potential transactions, with cautious optimism for future performance [78][76]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved a group-wide adjusted property EBITDA of approximately $378 million for Q2 2025, representing a 25% year-over-year growth [11] - Macau property EBITDA grew by 35% year-over-year and 13% quarter-over-quarter, with a margin of 29.2%, the second highest on record [4][12] - Consolidated cash on hand was approximately $1.2 billion, with available liquidity of $2.3 billion as of the end of Q2 2025 [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Mass table games revenue at City of Dreams and Studio City reached all-time highs, contributing to increased gaming volumes and revenues [4] - The House of Dancing Water reopened in May with an average occupancy of around 98%, significantly boosting non-gaming revenue [5] - In the Philippines, the company implemented cost reduction initiatives, leading to higher profitability and a recovery in gaming revenue in July [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Visitation to City of Dreams Macau increased by 31% year-over-year in Q2, with average daily property visitation reaching record levels in July [5] - In Cyprus, gaming revenue has surpassed pre-war levels following the Iran-Israel conflict, with positive forward bookings for the summer [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on enhancing customer experience through renovations and new offerings, including a full renovation of the Countdown Hotel planned for 2026 [6] - The strategic review in the Philippines is ongoing, with updates to be provided in the future [7] - The opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka is expected to create new opportunities in the premium segment of the Indian customer base [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the market's performance, citing a strong first half of 2025 and a stabilizing Chinese economy [28] - The company is cautiously optimistic about Q3, expecting to carry momentum from June into July [29] - Management noted that they are continuously monitoring the competitive landscape and adjusting strategies as necessary [36] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately $120 million of its shares in Q2, taking advantage of market dislocation [14] - An impairment in goodwill of approximately $56 million was recognized in Q2 due to the closure of Grand Dragon Casino and three Mocha Clubs [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Plans for remodeling gaming floors at COD or Studio City - Management highlighted ongoing improvements in product and customer experience, with significant renovations planned for the Countdown Hotel and enhancements to gaming areas [18][19] Question: Expectations for normalized EBITDA in Q3 - Management indicated strong market conditions and momentum from previous quarters, suggesting a positive outlook for Q3 [28][29] Question: Competitive dynamics in the market - Management acknowledged the competitive nature of Macau but emphasized their focus on product and service differentiation rather than aggressive pricing [34][36] Question: Contribution of House of Dancing Water to gaming business - The House of Dancing Water has positively impacted visitation and F&B covers, but management sees opportunities to improve conversion rates to gaming customers [75] Question: Update on the Philippines market - Management noted stabilization in the Manila market and positive results from cost reduction initiatives, with expectations for improved performance in the second half of the year [78][79]

Financial Performance - Q2 2025 - Total Operating Revenues reached $1328 million, a 14.5% increase compared to $1160 million in June 2024[22] - Gaming revenue increased by 16.2%, reaching $1096 million compared to $943 million in June 2024[22] - Non-Gaming revenue increased by 7.4%, reaching $233 million compared to $217 million in June 2024[22] - Adjusted Property EBITDA was $378 million, a 24.7% increase compared to $303 million in June 2024[22] - Net Income increased significantly by 826.9%, reaching $9 million compared to a loss of $1 million in June 2024[22] Performance by Property - Q2 2025 - City of Dreams Macau's Adjusted EBITDA was $226 million, a 36.6% increase compared to $165 million in June 2024[22] - Studio City's Adjusted EBITDA was $105 million, a 32.8% increase compared to $79 million in June 2024[22] - City of Dreams Manila's Adjusted EBITDA was $28 million, a 29.8% decrease compared to $40 million in June 2024[22] - City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other's Adjusted EBITDA was $12 million, a 5.3% decrease compared to $13 million in June 2024[22] Sustainability Initiatives - The company aims to achieve carbon-neutral resorts and zero waste across all resorts by 2030[62, 63] - The company installed 25000 solar panels across properties, generating close to 10000 MW annually[66]

Core Viewpoint - Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited reported a strong financial performance for the second quarter of 2025, with total operating revenues increasing by approximately 15% year-over-year, driven by improved gaming and non-gaming operations. Financial Performance - Total operating revenues for Q2 2025 were US$1.33 billion, up from US$1.16 billion in Q2 2024 [2] - Operating income for Q2 2025 was US$124.7 million, slightly higher than US$123.7 million in Q2 2024 [2] - Adjusted Property EBITDA reached US$377.7 million in Q2 2025, compared to US$302.8 million in Q2 2024 [3] Net Income - Net income attributable to Melco for Q2 2025 was US$17.2 million, or US$0.04 per ADS, down from US$21.4 million, or US$0.05 per ADS, in Q2 2024 [4] - The net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests was US$7.8 million in Q2 2025, compared to US$22.7 million in Q2 2024 [4] Gaming Operations - Rolling chip volume increased to US$5.49 billion in Q2 2025 from US$4.83 billion in Q2 2024, with a win rate of 3.93% compared to 2.99% [8] - Mass market table games drop rose to US$1.75 billion in Q2 2025 from US$1.46 billion in Q2 2024, with a hold percentage of 30.5% [9] - Gaming machine handle was US$945.3 million in Q2 2025, up from US$902.3 million in Q2 2024, with a win rate of 3.0% [9] Non-Gaming Revenue - Total non-gaming revenue at City of Dreams was US$88.1 million in Q2 2025, compared to US$80.4 million in Q2 2024 [10] - Non-gaming revenue at Studio City was US$83.8 million in Q2 2025, up from US$80.4 million in Q2 2024 [14] Regional Performance - In the Philippines, competitive pressures continue to affect performance, but initiatives are being implemented to improve results [6] - City of Dreams Mediterranean and satellite casinos showed solid results despite regional challenges, with total operating revenues of US$72.3 million in Q2 2025, up from US$58.7 million in Q2 2024 [25] Capital Expenditures and Financial Position - Capital expenditures for Q2 2025 were US$95.9 million, focusing on enhancement projects and the new City of Dreams Sri Lanka [35] - Total cash and bank balances as of June 30, 2025, were US$1.24 billion, with total debt of US$7.16 billion [33]