Ge Long Hui·2025-11-08 05:23Core Viewpoint - Galaxy Entertainment's Q3 2025 performance aligns with market expectations, showing a revenue of HKD 12.163 billion, a 14% year-on-year increase and a 1% quarter-on-quarter increase, recovering to 96% of Q3 2019 levels [1] Financial Performance - Adjusted EBITDA for the company was HKD 3.341 billion, reflecting a 14% year-on-year increase but a 6% quarter-on-quarter decline, recovering to 81% of Q3 2019 levels, closely matching Bloomberg's expectation of HKD 3.321 billion [1] - The increase in operational expenditure and normalization of VIP business win rates are identified as key factors affecting performance [1] Development Trends - Galaxy aims for a total gaming revenue market share of 20-22%, with strong performance noted in October 2025 due to higher VIP business win rates [1] - Management observed an improvement in demand in the last weeks of October 2025, with expectations for a strong finish in Q4 2025 [1] - One-time marketing expenses during the summer led to a 300 basis point decline in profit margins, while average fixed operating costs remained stable compared to Q2 2025 [1] - The company plans to host large concerts and sports events in Macau, having signed partnerships with UFC, Tencent, and Damai for various events and services [1] - Galaxy intends to relocate some gaming tables from Galaxy Macau to the StarWorld Hotel, anticipating demand from existing satellite casino customers after the satellite casino's closure at the end of 2025 [1] - Phase 4 of Galaxy is expected to be completed by 2027, with Broadway potentially serving as future land reserves for redesign or reconstruction for Phase 5 expansion [1] - Despite delays in the legalization of Thai gambling, Galaxy remains interested in investment opportunities in Thailand [1] Earnings Forecast and Valuation - Due to increased operational expenditures, the adjusted EBITDA forecasts for 2025 and 2026 have been revised down by 1% and 3% to HKD 14.031 billion and HKD 14.923 billion, respectively [2] - The current stock price corresponds to 9 times the 2026 EV/Adjusted EBITDA, with a maintained "outperform" rating and a target price of HKD 44.80, indicating a 16% upside potential based on an 11 times 2026 EV/Adjusted EBITDA valuation [2]