The chart below shows how WYNN performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, WYNN sees a +1.17% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -1.42% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.10%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Earnings Per Share Beat: Wynn Resorts reported an EPS of $2.42, significantly exceeding expectations of $1.27.
Record Property EBITDA Achievement: The company achieved another record year of adjusted property EBITDA, including an annual record in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Gaming Demand: Demand in Las Vegas remained healthy in Q4, with table games drop flat and slot handle up by 13%.
Property EBITDA Performance: Wynn Las Vegas generated $267.4 million in adjusted property EBITDA on $699.5 million of operating revenue, with an EBITDA margin of 38.2%.
Slot Revenue Record: Encore Boston set a new all-time property record for slot revenue, with handle up 6%.
Macau EBITDA Performance: Macau operations delivered adjusted property EBITDA of $292.8 million, with an EBITDA margin of 31.6%.
Stock Repurchase Confidence: Wynn Resorts repurchased $200 million of stock in Q4 and an additional $150 million in Q1, reflecting confidence in the company's value.
Strong Liquidity Position: The company has a strong liquidity position with $3.5 billion in global cash and revolver availability as of December 31.
Cash Dividend Announcement: Wynn Resorts announced a cash dividend of $0.25 per share, demonstrating commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
Record Hospitality Financing: The financing package for the Wynn Al Marjan project in the UAE, totaling $2.4 billion, is the largest hospitality finance in UAE history, indicating strong support for the project.
Negative
EBITDA Decline Analysis: EBITDA during the F1 event in 2024 was about $20 million lower than in 2023, primarily due to a decline in RevPAR from lower overall Las Vegas room rates during that event.
EBITDA Headwind Impact: The company faced a $25 million EBITDA headwind for Q1 2025 due to not hosting the Super Bowl in Las Vegas, impacting overall performance.
Property EBITDA Decline: Adjusted property EBITDA for Wynn Las Vegas was down 1% year on year, indicating a slight decline in operational performance despite revenue being up slightly.
Property EBITDA Decline: In Boston, adjusted property EBITDA was down year over year on a tough comp, reflecting challenges in maintaining growth in that market.
Macau EBITDA Decline: Macau operations saw a slight decline in EBITDA, down about 1% year over year, indicating competitive pressures in that market.
CapEx Project Delays: The company is facing potential delays in CapEx projects in Macau due to the need for government approvals, creating uncertainty in future spending.
CapEx Spending Outlook: The total CapEx spend in 2025 is expected to range between $250 million and $300 million, which may indicate a cautious approach to investment amid market conditions.
Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ:WYNN) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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