Melco (MLCO) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Core Insights - Melco Resorts reported revenue of $1.31 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, reflecting an 11.4% increase year-over-year and a surprise of +1.91% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.29 billion [1] - The company's EPS was $0.21, significantly higher than the $0.08 reported in the same quarter last year, resulting in a surprise of +90.91% compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $0.11 [1] Financial Performance - Total segment operating revenues for Mocha and Other were $28.6 million, exceeding the estimated $26.26 million but showing a -6.5% change year-over-year [4] - Altira Macau reported total segment operating revenues of $25.6 million, below the estimated $28.67 million, with a -16.1% change compared to the previous year [4] - City of Dreams generated $672.6 million in total segment operating revenues, slightly below the estimated $681.54 million, but showing a +19.3% year-over-year increase [4] - Studio City reported total segment operating revenues of $375.3 million, slightly below the estimated $387.7 million, with a +2.9% change year-over-year [4] - City of Dreams Manila had total segment operating revenues of $110.7 million, exceeding the estimated $105.64 million, but reflecting a -6.9% change year-over-year [4] - City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other reported total segment operating revenues of $85.8 million, surpassing the estimated $74.74 million, with a +33.2% year-over-year increase [4] Adjusted EBITDA - Adjusted EBITDA for Mocha and Other was $5.77 million, exceeding the average estimate of $4.92 million [4] - Studio City reported adjusted EBITDA of $104.67 million, slightly below the average estimate of $104.97 million [4] - City of Dreams Manila's adjusted EBITDA was $41.26 million, surpassing the average estimate of $32.24 million [4] - City of Dreams reported adjusted EBITDA of $206.88 million, exceeding the average estimate of $200.11 million [4] - City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other had adjusted EBITDA of $23.17 million, significantly above the average estimate of $12.94 million [4] - Corporate and Other reported adjusted EBITDA of -$28.46 million, slightly worse than the estimated -$28.5 million [4] Stock Performance - Melco's shares have returned -3.3% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.3% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]