Ge Long Hui·2025-08-13 06:25Core 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]