Melco Announces Unaudited Second Quarter 2025 Earnings

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]