Core Viewpoint - The performance of 澳博控股 in 2Q25 fell short of market expectations, with a net income of HKD 7.16 billion, reflecting a 4% year-on-year growth but a 4% quarter-on-quarter decline, returning to 85% of the level seen in 2Q19 [1] Financial Performance - The adjusted EBITDA for the company was HKD 688 million, down 21% year-on-year and 28% quarter-on-quarter, recovering to 69% of the level in 2Q19, and was below Bloomberg's consensus estimate of HKD 939 million [1] - Daily operating costs increased by HKD 900,000, representing a 9.9% year-on-year growth and a 4.4% quarter-on-quarter growth, with management expecting future daily operating costs to continue rising by HKD 100,000 to HKD 200,000 [1] Development Trends - 澳博 signed an agreement with 澳娱综合 to acquire 7,504 square meters of space in the 澳门葡京酒店 for HKD 539 million, which is expected to allow the allocation of 25-35% of the satellite gaming tables (458 tables) in the newly acquired area, potentially doubling the number of gaming tables at the 澳门葡京酒店 [1] - Management plans to increase marketing rebate expenditures to compete with peers in Macau [1] - The company is seeking to raise funds through mortgage loans for the acquisition of 澳门凯旋门 and 十六浦 properties by the end of 2025, and will refinance a USD 500 million bond maturing in January 2026 through bank loans [1] Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The adjusted EBITDA forecasts for 2025 and 2026 remain unchanged, with the company's stock price corresponding to a 10x adjusted EV/EBITDA for 2025 [2] - The target price has been raised by 19% to HKD 2.50, corresponding to an 8x adjusted EV/EBITDA for 2H25e+1H26e, indicating a 25% downside potential from the current stock price [2]

Core Viewpoint - The acquisition of a property by 澳博控股 (00880) through its subsidiary 澳娱综合 is aimed at expanding its operations and enhancing its competitive position in the Macau gaming market, with a purchase price of HKD 5.29 billion [1] Group 1: Acquisition Details - 澳博控股 announced an agreement to acquire a property that is part of the葡京酒店, with the transaction set to be completed by August 28, 2025 [1] - The agreed purchase price for the property is HKD 5.29 billion [1] - The acquisition will allow 澳娱综合 to expand its existing operations by an additional 7,504 square meters, including former gaming areas and new facilities [1] Group 2: Strategic Implications - The property acquisition is expected to support the relocation of several gaming tables and slot machines from a satellite casino that is set to cease operations by the end of 2025 [1] - The integration of the property with the new葡京酒店 will create the largest integrated resort on the Macau Peninsula [1] - The board believes that this acquisition will strengthen 澳娱综合's footprint and competitive position in the Macau market, aligning with its long-term strategy to optimize operational synergies and capitalize on growth opportunities in the Macau gaming sector [1]

Core Viewpoint - 澳博控股 announced the acquisition of a property from its controlling shareholder, 澳娱, for 529 million HKD, aimed at expanding its gaming operations and enhancing its competitive position in the Macau market [1] Group 1: Acquisition Details - The property, part of the葡京酒店, has a total usable area of approximately 7,504 square meters, representing 100/1,617 of the total area of the hotel [1] - The acquisition price is set at 529 million HKD, with plans to utilize the property to expand existing gaming operations [1] Group 2: Strategic Implications - The acquisition will allow 澳娱综合 to further scale and integrate its operations in the Macau Peninsula, enhancing its brand presence and service offerings to VIP and mass market customers [1] - The board believes this acquisition will strengthen 澳娱综合's footprint and competitive position in the Macau market, aligning with its long-term strategy to optimize operational synergies and capitalize on growth opportunities in the gaming sector [1]

Core Viewpoint - Galaxy Entertainment's Q2 2025 financial results show strong recovery in gaming operations, driven by the concert economy, but stock performance was muted due to profit-taking and operational pressures at the StarWorld Hotel [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Performance - Q2 2025 gaming gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached HKD 12 billion, up 16% year-on-year and 10% quarter-on-quarter, recovering to 82% of Q2 2019 levels [1]. - VIP gaming revenue was HKD 2.4 billion, up 73% year-on-year and 22% quarter-on-quarter, recovering to 33% of Q2 2019 levels [1]. - Mass gaming revenue was HKD 8.8 billion, up 6% year-on-year and 7% quarter-on-quarter, recovering to 130% of Q2 2019 levels [1]. - Slot machine revenue was HKD 800 million, up 19% year-on-year and 8% quarter-on-quarter, recovering to 139% of Q2 2019 levels [1]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was HKD 3.6 billion, up 12% year-on-year and 8% quarter-on-quarter, recovering to 82% of Q2 2019 levels [1]. Group 2: Entertainment and Customer Traffic - In the first half of 2025, Galaxy hosted 190 entertainment, sports, and exhibition events, resulting in a 65% year-on-year increase in customer traffic [2]. - Notable events included the World Table Tennis Championships and concerts by major artists, leading to a peak daily visitor count of 123,000 [2]. - The company is advancing the upgrade of the StarWorld Hotel and the construction of Phase IV in Cotai, which will feature a theater, water park, and family-friendly facilities, expected to open in 2027 [2]. Group 3: Future Outlook and Valuation - The entertainment momentum is expected to continue into the second half of 2025, with various events planned that could enhance customer traffic across the Cotai area [3]. - The target price for Galaxy has been raised to HKD 49.5, reflecting a valuation premium due to its strong market position and diversified non-gaming offerings [3]. - GGR forecasts for 2025-2027 have been increased by 1.6%, 5.6%, and 2.7% to HKD 459 billion, HKD 529 billion, and HKD 568 billion respectively [3].

Investment Rating - The report assigns a positive outlook for Galaxy Entertainment, indicating confidence in its long-term prospects with an interim dividend of HKD0.70 per share, reflecting a dividend payout ratio of 58% [5][12]. Core Insights - Galaxy Entertainment reported a net revenue of HKD12.04 billion for Q2 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 10.3% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 7.5% [2][7]. - The adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 reached HKD3.57 billion, up 12.4% year-on-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 29.6%, an increase of 0.5 percentage points year-on-year [4][11]. - The company's market share increased to 20.2% in Q2 2025, up from 19.5% in Q1 2025, indicating a strengthening position in the market [5][12]. Revenue Breakdown - In Q2 2025, gaming revenue increased by 12.3% year-on-year, contributing HKD9.66 billion, while non-gaming revenue reached HKD1.61 billion, up 8.4% year-on-year [2][8]. - The total betting amount for the company reached HKD119.45 billion, an increase of 18.4% year-on-year, with VIP betting accounting for 46.7% of the total [3][9]. Performance Metrics - The company's gross gaming revenue (GGR) for Q2 2025 was HKD12.01 billion, reflecting an 11.8% year-on-year increase, which outpaced the industry growth rate of 8.3% [10]. - The adjusted EBITDA for Galaxy Macau and StarWorld Macau was HKD3.33 billion and HKD0.3 billion respectively, with respective adjusted EBITDA margins of 33.3% and 25.9% [4][11].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is upgraded to "Buy" with a target price of HKD 49.50 [1][9][12] Core Views - The report highlights the positive impact of the concert economy on the company's performance, with expectations for continued growth in the second half of 2025 [6][8][12] - The company is benefiting from a diverse non-gaming portfolio and is expected to attract high-end clientele with the opening of the Capella hotel in September [6][12] - The overall gaming revenue (GGR) is projected to increase, with adjustments made to the EBITDA forecasts for 2025-2027 [9][12] Summary by Sections Financial Data - The closing price as of August 12 was HKD 40.18, with a market capitalization of HKD 175,783 million [2] - The average daily trading volume over the past six months was HKD 462.68 million [2] Revenue and Profit Forecasts - Revenue projections for 2024, 2025E, 2026E, and 2027E are HKD 43,432 million, HKD 47,205 million, HKD 53,662 million, and HKD 57,896 million respectively, reflecting growth rates of 21.71%, 8.69%, 13.68%, and 7.89% [5] - Net profit attributable to the parent company is forecasted to be HKD 8,759 million, HKD 10,110 million, HKD 10,504 million, and HKD 11,628 million for the same years, with growth rates of 28.29%, 15.42%, 3.90%, and 10.70% [5] Gaming Performance - The company's gaming revenue for Q2 2025 was HKD 12 billion, showing a year-on-year increase of 16% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 10% [6] - The breakdown of gaming revenue includes VIP at HKD 2.4 billion (up 73% YoY), mass market at HKD 8.8 billion (up 6% YoY), and slots at HKD 800 million (up 19% YoY) [6] Entertainment and Customer Traffic - The company hosted 190 entertainment and sports events in the first half of 2025, resulting in a 65% increase in customer traffic [7] - Upcoming concerts and events are expected to further boost visitor numbers and spending in the second half of 2025 [8][12] Valuation and Market Position - The report suggests that the company deserves a valuation premium due to its strong market position and diverse offerings compared to competitors [9][12] - The target price of HKD 49.50 corresponds to a 10.6x EV/EBITDA multiple for 2026E, reflecting an upward adjustment from the previous target of HKD 39.50 [9][12]

Financial Performance - In Q2 2025, Wynn Macau reported net revenue of USD 0.883 billion, a slight decrease of 0.2% year-on-year (YoY) and an increase of 2% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) [1][8][9] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was USD 0.25 billion, down 9.5% YoY, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 28.7%, a decrease of 2.95 percentage points YoY [1][4][12] - For the first half of 2025, total revenue reached USD 1.75 billion, down 7.2% YoY, and adjusted EBITDA was USD 0.51 billion, down 18.4% YoY [1][8] Gaming Revenue - Total gaming revenue in Q2 2025 was USD 0.9 billion, an increase of 2% YoY, but below the industry growth rate of 8.3% [3][11] - The total betting amount reached USD 10.28 billion in Q2 2025, up 17.4% YoY, with VIP betting increasing by 27.1% YoY [2][10] - The VIP win rate for Wynn Palace was 2.86%, lower than the expected range of 3.1% to 3.4% [2][10] Market Share and Outlook - Wynn Macau's market share in Q2 2025 was 11.9%, down 0.5 percentage points from 12.4% in Q1 2025 [5][13] - The company plans to invest USD 200-250 million in capital expenditures for property upgrades in 2025 [5] - A new entertainment center at Wynn Palace is expected to open in early 2028, pending government approval [5] Risks - Potential risks include lower-than-expected macroeconomic growth, stricter gaming regulations in Macau, and increased competition in overseas gaming markets [6][13]

Revenue Performance - In Q2 2025, MGM China achieved total revenue of HKD 8.67 billion, an increase of 8.9% year-on-year (YoY) and 8.4% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) [1][10] - The gaming and non-gaming segments contributed HKD 7.63 billion and HKD 1.04 billion respectively, with YoY changes of +9.5% and +4.5% [2][10] - The revenue from MGM Cotai increased by 12.4% YoY, reaching HKD 5.28 billion, while MGM Macau's revenue grew by 2.8% YoY to HKD 3.38 billion [2][10] Gaming Metrics - The company's gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached HKD 9.83 billion in Q2 2025, up 11.8% YoY, surpassing the industry growth rate of 8.3% [3][12] - VIP gaming revenue saw a significant increase of 46.9% YoY, contributing HKD 1.29 billion to the GGR [3][12] - Total betting amount reached HKD 86.19 billion, reflecting a 12.5% YoY increase, with VIP betting accounting for 44.2% of the total [2][11] EBITDA and Profitability - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was HKD 2.51 billion, a 2.8% YoY increase, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 29.0%, down 1.72 percentage points YoY [4][13] - The adjusted EBITDA for MGM Macau and MGM Cotai was HKD 0.98 billion and HKD 1.54 billion respectively, with margins of 28.8% and 29.0% [4][13] Market Share and Future Outlook - MGM China's market share increased to 16.6% in Q2 2025, up from 15.7% in Q1 2025 [5][14] - The company plans to enhance its offerings with the launch of 28 new high-end villas and the Alpha Club targeting ultra-high-end customers [6][15] Risks - Potential risks include lower-than-expected macroeconomic growth, stricter gaming regulations in Macau, and increased competition in overseas gaming markets [7][16]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is maintained as "Buy" with a target price of HKD 6.80 [5][6]. Core Insights - The company's GGR and EBITDA margin have declined quarter-on-quarter, but the overall revenue has increased. The decline in GGR is attributed mainly to a decrease in win rates, particularly in the VIP segment. However, the company has reported an increase in turnover and stable market share, which contributed to a stock price increase of approximately 2% on May 7 [1][4]. - The company's Q1 2025 net revenue was USD 870 million, down 13% year-on-year and 7% quarter-on-quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was USD 250 million, down 26% year-on-year and 14% quarter-on-quarter, recovering to 65% of the level in 2019 [1][2]. - The strong visitor flow during the May Day holiday is expected to support the recovery of the gaming business. Daily average visitors reached 170,000, significantly exceeding the tourism bureau's forecast [3][4]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - Q1 2025 gross gaming revenue (GGR) was USD 890 million, recovering to 61% of Q1 2019 levels, compared to the industry average of 76%. VIP gross revenue was USD 120 million, recovering to 15% of Q1 2019 levels, while mass market gross revenue was USD 710 million, recovering to 122% of Q1 2019 levels [2][4]. - The EBITDA margin for the company was 29.1%, compared to 30.9% in Q1 2019 and 34.0% in Q4 2024 [1][2]. Market Trends - The company is facing intensified competition in the gaming industry, with a noticeable trend towards individual customers. To adapt, the company is increasing the number of slot machines to enhance coverage of long-tail customers [3][4]. - The company plans to invest USD 700-800 million in 2025-2026 for the development of entertainment centers and performance projects to enhance the overall resort experience [3][4]. Valuation Adjustments - The target price has been adjusted down to HKD 6.80, reflecting a 7% discount based on the average EV/EBITDA of 8.4x for Hong Kong gaming companies. The adjusted EBITDA forecast for 2025 and 2026 has been reduced by 3.4% and 3.7%, respectively [4][5].

Group 1 - Wynn Macau's parent company, Wynn Resorts, Limited, reported a revenue of approximately $127 million for its Macau operations in Q1 2025, a year-over-year decrease of 38.27% [1] - Adjusted property EBITDAR for Wynn Macau in Q1 2025 was about $25.2 million, down 25.76% compared to the previous year [1] - The operating revenue for Wynn Palace in Q1 2025 was $535.9 million, a decrease of $51 million from $586.9 million in Q1 2024 [1] Group 2 - Wynn Macau's operating revenue for Q1 2025 was $330 million, down $81.8 million from $411.7 million in Q1 2024 [2] - Adjusted property EBITDAR for Wynn Macau in Q1 2025 was $90.2 million, compared to $137.2 million in Q1 2024 [2] - The percentage of table win for the mass market was 18.7% in Q1 2025, lower than 19.4% in Q1 2024 [2]