The chart below shows how MLCO performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, MLCO sees a +3.94% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -0.60% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -1.87%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
EBITDA Growth Report: In the third quarter of 2024, Melco Resorts reported a group-wide adjusted property EBITDA of approximately $323 million, reflecting a 7% increase compared to the second quarter.
Positive EBITDA Impact: Favorable win rates at City of Dreams Macau and Studio City positively impacted property EBITDA by around $27 million.
Operational Discipline Stability: The company has maintained stable operational discipline, with OpEx in Macau remaining stable at approximately $2.9 million per day, excluding the cost of the Studio City residency conference.
Strong Liquidity Position: As of September 30, 2024, Melco had approximately $1.2 billion of consolidated cash on hand and over $3 billion in available liquidity, ensuring a robust liquidity position.
Share Repurchase Commitment: Melco repurchased $112 million worth of shares during the quarter, reflecting a commitment to return capital to shareholders.
Negative
Mass Drop Increase: A mass drop was up more than 20% year-over-year.
Golden Week Performance: We saw a very strong Golden Week visitation and spending.
EBITDA Growth Potential: We are below 70% of that number, suggesting that there's a lot of potential, a lot of EBITDA potential in the future.
Capital Expenditure Estimate: We are looking for total of CapEx of approximately $115 million.
Capital Expenditure Target: We are targeting somewhere in the range of $400 million for CapEx next year.
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (MLCO) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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