Jin Rong Jie·2026-01-23 03:25Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs reports that several Macau gaming stocks are set to announce their Q4 2025 earnings, with investors expected to focus on profit trends amid concerns over additional spending for the November National Games and intense competition [1] Industry Summary - The firm anticipates that industry EBITDA will increase by 4% quarter-on-quarter and 13% year-on-year during this period, compared to total gaming revenue growth of 6% quarter-on-quarter and 14% year-on-year [1] - This growth is attributed to rising operating expenses and a shift in gaming revenue towards the lower-margin VIP segment [1] - Looking ahead to 2026, the overall gaming revenue is expected to rise by 8% year-on-year, with EBITDA increasing by 10%, bringing industry EBITDA and recurring free cash flow to $9.1 billion and $6.4 billion, respectively, nearing pre-COVID levels [1] Company Ratings - The firm believes that the current industry valuations remain attractive and reiterates "buy" ratings for SJM Holdings, MGM China, and Sands China [1]