Hong Kong construction titan turned Macau casino boss Lui Che-Woo dies aged 95 By Reuters
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 12 2024
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Should l Buy WYNN?
Source: Investing.com
Lui Che Woo's Legacy: Lui Che Woo, the influential casino tycoon and chairman of Galaxy Entertainment, passed away at 95, leaving a significant impact on Macau's gambling industry and philanthropy.
Business and Family Involvement: He was known for his close ties to the Chinese government and was actively involved in his family's business, with his son Francis taking over day-to-day operations while Lui remained engaged in strategic decisions.
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Analyst Views on WYNN
Wall Street analysts forecast WYNN stock price to rise
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Strong Buy
Current: 115.510
Low
126.04
Averages
146.62
High
164.00
Current: 115.510
Low
126.04
Averages
146.62
High
164.00
About WYNN
Wynn Resorts, Limited is a designer, developer, and operator of integrated resorts featuring hotel rooms, retail space, an array of dining and entertainment options, meeting and convention facilities, and gaming. The Company owns and operates Wynn Las Vegas, Wynn Macau, Wynn Palace, Cotai, Wynn Mayfair, and operates Encore Boston Harbor. Wynn and Encore Las Vegas consist of two hotel towers with a total of 4,748 spacious hotel rooms, suites, and villas. Encore Boston Harbor features 671 hotel rooms and suites, a spa, 14 dining and lounge venues, a nightclub, and a ballroom and meeting spaces. Wynn Macau is in the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China with two luxury hotel towers. Wynn Palace offers 1,706 exquisite rooms, suites, and villas, 14 food and beverage outlets, meeting and convention space, an extensive boutique shopping esplanade, SkyCabs that traverse an eight-acre Performance Lake, an extensive collection of rare art, a spa and salon.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
- Global Diversification Strategy: CEO Craig Billings highlighted that Wynn Resorts expects over 55% of its revenues to come from non-U.S. dollar markets, indicating a strategic shift towards global diversification to cater to high-value consumers, thereby enhancing its competitive edge in the international luxury market.
- Strong Las Vegas Performance: Las Vegas operations achieved an EBITDA of $241 million, reflecting healthy market demand, although the upcoming Encore Tower remodel is expected to reduce available room nights by about 80,000, which may present a slight headwind for 2026.
- Macau Market Growth: Macau saw VIP turnover increase by 48% and mass drop by 18%, despite low hold impacting EBITDA by over $16 million, with management remaining optimistic about future prospects, believing the premium segment will continue to lead growth.
- Financial Robustness: Wynn Las Vegas generated $688.1 million in operating revenue with an adjusted EBITDA of $240.8 million, achieving an EBITDA margin of 35%, demonstrating the company's strong capabilities in cost control and revenue growth.
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- Earnings Miss: Wynn Resorts reported a Q4 2025 non-GAAP EPS of $1.17, missing expectations by $0.31, indicating pressure on profitability that could affect investor confidence.
- Revenue Growth: The quarter's revenue reached $1.87 billion, a 1.6% year-over-year increase, beating market expectations by $10 million, demonstrating the company's ability to achieve revenue growth in a competitive market.
- Decline in Adjusted EBITDAR: Adjusted Property EBITDAR for Q4 2025 was $568.8 million, down $50.3 million from $619.1 million in Q4 2024, highlighting challenges in cost control and operational efficiency that may impact future profitability.
- Mixed Performance Across Locations: Adjusted EBITDAR decreased by $26.6 million, $21.1 million, $1.8 million, and $0.7 million in Las Vegas, Wynn Palace, Encore Boston Harbor, and Wynn Macau respectively, indicating varying performance across markets and suggesting a need for strategic reassessment.
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- Earnings Miss: Wynn Resorts reported a non-GAAP EPS of $1.17 for Q4, missing estimates by $0.31, which led to a 3.6% drop in postmarket trading, indicating market concerns over its profitability.
- Revenue Fluctuations: While operating revenues increased by $33.4M at Wynn Palace and $7.7M at Wynn Macau, Las Vegas operations saw a decline of $11.4M and Encore Boston Harbor dropped by $2.5M, resulting in a mere 0.1% increase in total revenue to $1.87B, reflecting regional market weaknesses.
- Declining Win Rates: The table games win percentage in Las Vegas was 21.8%, falling short of the expected 22%-26% range and down from 21.9% a year ago, suggesting challenges to the company's competitive position in the area.
- Strategic Investment Progress: Wynn Resorts contributed $79.2M in cash to the Wynn Al Marjan Island project in the UAE, bringing total contributions to $914.2M, with the project expected to open in Q1 2027, marking a significant step in the company's global development strategy.
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