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Market Outlook: MGM CHINA anticipates a mid-single-digit growth in daily average GGR by 2026, driven by a strong premium market.
Property Upgrades: The company is enhancing its properties, including converting 160 rooms into 60 suites and launching a new premium mass area in Cotai by the first half of 2026.
Financial Projections: MGM CHINA expects to maintain a market share of 15-17% and a mid-high 20% EBITDA profit margin, with operating expenses aligned with revenue growth.
Analyst Rating: UBS has rated MGM CHINA as a Buy with a 12-month target price of $18.5, considering recent share price corrections as overdone.

Citi's EBITDA Forecast: Citi projects a 13% year-over-year increase in industry EBITDA for casino stocks, reaching USD2.246 billion, driven by a 15% rise in quarterly GGR and a slight increase in EBITDA margin to 27.5%.
Market Share Changes: GALAXY ENT and MGM CHINA are expected to show the largest quarter-over-quarter market share improvements, while SJM HOLDINGS is likely to experience the most significant market share loss due to satellite casino closures.
Investment Ratings: Citi has provided updated investment ratings and target prices for various casino stocks, with GALAXY ENT rated as a "Buy" with a target price of HKD54, while SJM HOLDINGS is rated as a "Sell" with a target price of HKD2.23.
Short Selling Data: The report includes short selling data for the stocks mentioned, indicating varying levels of short interest, with SANDS CHINA LTD having the highest short selling ratio at 14.120%.

Macau Gaming Industry Growth: Macau's gaming industry experienced a 15% growth in GGR, with CLSA projecting a 16% YoY increase in industry EBITDA for 4Q25, reaching USD2.2 billion.
Revenue Shares and Short Selling: CLSA estimates revenue shares for major companies like GALAXY ENT, SANDS CHINA, and MGM CHINA to increase YoY, while also noting significant short selling activity for these stocks.
Earnings Forecast Adjustments: CLSA revised its earnings forecasts based on actual GGR data, lowering WYNN MACAU's target price while raising GALAXY ENT's, both still rated as Outperform.
Top Picks: GALAXY ENT and MGM CHINA are highlighted as CLSA's top picks in the industry, with investor focus shifting towards EBITDA profit margins and dividends ahead of results releases.

Stock Performance: Several gaming stocks in Hong Kong showed positive movement, with Galaxy Entertainment up 1.61%, MGM China up 3.19%, Sands China up 0.27%, and Wynn Macau remaining stable.
Short Selling Data: Galaxy Entertainment had the highest short selling at $69.42M with a ratio of 18.052%, while MGM China, Sands China, and Wynn Macau also reported significant short selling ratios.
Analyst Ratings: All mentioned stocks received an "Outperform" rating, with target prices adjusted for Galaxy Entertainment and Melco Resorts & Entertainment.
Market Outlook: UBS reported that December's gaming revenue slightly missed expectations, but demand is anticipated to remain strong into 2026.

Employee Bonus Announcement: MGM China will grant eligible employees a non-recurring bonus equivalent to one month's salary on January 21, benefiting approximately 95% of its team members.
Stock Performance: MGM China's stock is currently down by 2.158%, with a short selling amount of $19.96 million and a ratio of 8.551%.
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