Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-11-24 08:27Core Viewpoint - First Shanghai maintains a "Buy" rating for Galaxy Entertainment (00027) with a target price of HKD 50.06, citing strong product and service offerings, a robust balance sheet, and upcoming projects that will enhance market share [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, Galaxy's net revenue increased by 14.0% year-on-year and 1.0% quarter-on-quarter to HKD 12.16 billion, recovering to 95.7% of the 2019 level [2] - VIP gaming table turnover rose by 46.28% year-on-year and 16.6% quarter-on-quarter, recovering to 39.7% of the 2019 level [2] - Adjusted EBITDA grew by 13.6% year-on-year but decreased by 6.4% quarter-on-quarter to HKD 3.34 billion, with an EBITDA margin of 27.5% [2] Group 2: Hotel Performance - Net revenue for Macau Galaxy and StarWorld hotels grew by 20% and decreased by 6% year-on-year, respectively, with quarter-on-quarter growth of 1% and 8% to HKD 10.1 billion and HKD 1.3 billion [3] - Adjusted EBITDA for Macau Galaxy and StarWorld hotels was HKD 3.07 billion and HKD 370 million, with respective EBITDA margins of 30.4% and 29.2% [3] Group 3: Project Updates - The Capella Hotel and Resort, the tenth brand of Macau Galaxy, has most facilities open, with a remaining restaurant expected to open early next year [4] - The construction of the fourth phase of Macau Galaxy is ongoing, expected to be completed by 2027, covering approximately 600,000 square meters and introducing several high-end hotel brands [4] Group 4: Recent Developments - The group hosted around 260 entertainment, sports, arts, and cultural events from January to September 2025, leading to a 41% year-on-year increase in visitor traffic [5] - Daily operating expenses increased by 8% quarter-on-quarter to HKD 37 million, while market share remained stable at approximately 19.6% [5]