Monarch Casino & Resort (NASDAQ: MCRI) reported strong Q3 2024 results with record net revenue of $137.9 million, up 3.7% year-over-year, and net income of $27.6 million, increasing 14.2%. Casino and hotel revenues grew by 3.4% and 5.0% respectively, while food and beverage revenue slightly decreased by 0.2%. The company achieved Adjusted EBITDA of $50.6 million, a 2.9% increase. Diluted earnings per share rose 19.5% to $1.47. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share, payable December 15, 2024. During Q3, Monarch purchased 131,285 shares for $9.6 million and maintained a strong balance sheet with $39.4 million in cash.
Monarch Casino & Resort (NASDAQ: MCRI) ha riportato risultati solidi per il terzo trimestre del 2024, con entrate nette record di 137,9 milioni di dollari, in aumento del 3,7% rispetto all’anno precedente, e un utile netto di 27,6 milioni di dollari, in crescita del 14,2%. I ricavi del casinò e dell’hotel sono cresciuti rispettivamente del 3,4% e del 5,0%, mentre i ricavi da cibo e bevande sono leggermente diminuiti dello 0,2%. L’azienda ha raggiunto un EBITDA rettificato di 50,6 milioni di dollari, con un incremento del 2,9%. Gli utili per azione diluiti sono aumentati del 19,5% a 1,47 dollari. L’azienda ha dichiarato un dividendo in contante trimestrale di 0,30 dollari per azione, pagabile il 15 dicembre 2024. Durante il terzo trimestre, Monarch ha acquistato 131.285 azioni per 9,6 milioni di dollari e ha mantenuto un bilancio solido con 39,4 milioni di dollari in contanti.
Monarch Casino & Resort (NASDAQ: MCRI) reportó resultados sólidos en el tercer trimestre de 2024, con ingresos netos récord de 137.9 millones de dólares, un aumento del 3.7% interanual, y una ganancia neta de 27.6 millones de dólares, lo que representa un crecimiento del 14.2%. Los ingresos del casino y del hotel crecieron un 3.4% y un 5.0% respectivamente, mientras que los ingresos por alimentos y bebidas disminuyeron levemente en un 0.2%. La compañía logró un EBITDA ajustado de 50.6 millones de dólares, un aumento del 2.9%. Las ganancias por acción diluidas aumentaron un 19.5% hasta 1.47 dólares. La compañía declaró un dividendo en efectivo trimestral de 0.30 dólares por acción, pagadero el 15 de diciembre de 2024. Durante el tercer trimestre, Monarch compró 131,285 acciones por 9.6 millones de dólares y mantuvo un sólido balance con 39.4 millones de dólares en efectivo.
모나크 카지노 & 리조트 (NASDAQ: MCRI)는 2024년 3분기 실적이 호조를 보이며, 기록적인 순수익 1억 3,790만 달러를 보고했습니다. 이는 전년 대비 3.7% 증가한 수치이며, 순이익은 2,760만 달러로 14.2% 증가했습니다. 카지노와 호텔 수익은 각각 3.4%와 5.0% 성장했으며, 음식과 음료 수익은 0.2% 소폭 감소했습니다. 회사는 5,060만 달러의 조정된 EBITDA를 기록하였고, 이는 2.9% 증가한 수치입니다. 희석 주당 순이익은 19.5% 증가한 1.47 달러로 집계되었습니다. 회사는 주당 0.30 달러의 분기 현금 배당금을 선언했으며, 이는 2024년 12월 15일에 지급될 예정입니다. 3분기 동안 모나크는 96만 달러에 131,285주를 매입하였고, 3,940만 달러의 현금을 보유하며 강력한 재무 상태를 유지했습니다.
Monarch Casino & Resort (NASDAQ: MCRI) a annoncé de bons résultats pour le troisième trimestre 2024, avec des revenus nets record de 137,9 millions de dollars, en hausse de 3,7 % par rapport à l’année précédente, et un bénéfice net de 27,6 millions de dollars, en augmentation de 14,2 %. Les revenus des casinos et des hôtels ont augmenté respectivement de 3,4 % et de 5,0 %, tandis que les revenus de la restauration et des boissons ont légèrement diminué de 0,2 %. L’entreprise a atteint un EBITDA ajusté de 50,6 millions de dollars, soit une hausse de 2,9 %. Le bénéfice net par action diluée a augmenté de 19,5 % pour atteindre 1,47 dollar. L’entreprise a déclaré un dividende en espèces trimestriel de 0,30 dollar par action, payable le 15 décembre 2024. Au cours du troisième trimestre, Monarch a acheté 131 285 actions pour 9,6 millions de dollars et a maintenu un solide bilan avec 39,4 millions de dollars en cash.
Monarch Casino & Resort (NASDAQ: MCRI) meldete starke Ergebnisse für das dritte Quartal 2024 mit einem Rekord netto Umsatz von 137,9 Millionen Dollar, ein Anstieg von 3,7% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr, und einem Nettogewinn von 27,6 Millionen Dollar, der um 14,2% zunahm. Die Einnahmen aus dem Casino und dem Hotel wuchsen um 3,4% bzw. 5,0%, während die Umsätze aus Speisen und Getränken um 0,2% leicht zurückgingen. Das Unternehmen erzielte ein bereinigtes EBITDA von 50,6 Millionen Dollar, ein Anstieg von 2,9%. Der verwässerte Gewinn pro Aktie stieg um 19,5% auf 1,47 Dollar. Das Unternehmen erklärte eine vierteljährliche Barausschüttung von 0,30 Dollar pro Aktie, die am 15. Dezember 2024 zahlbar ist. Im dritten Quartal kaufte Monarch 131.285 Aktien für 9,6 Millionen Dollar und hielt eine starke Bilanz mit 39,4 Millionen Dollar in bar.
Positive
Record Q3 net revenue of $137.9 million, up 3.7% YoY
Net income increased 14.2% to $27.6 million
Diluted EPS grew 19.5% to $1.47
Casino revenue increased 3.4% and hotel revenue up 5.0%
Strong balance sheet with $39.4 million cash position
Continued share buyback program with $9.6 million in repurchases
Negative
Food and beverage revenue decreased 0.2% YoY
Casino operating expenses increased to 36.3% from 34.5% YoY
F&B operating expenses rose to 72.8% from 70.8% YoY
Insights
The Q3 2024 results demonstrate solid financial performance with $137.9 million in net revenue, up 3.7% YoY and net income growth of 14.2% to $27.6 million. Notable strengths include improved hotel performance and efficient cost management in the hotel segment. The company maintains a strong balance sheet with $39.4 million in cash and minimal debt of $7.0 million.
Key positive indicators include:
Diluted EPS growth of 19.5% to $1.47Consistent dividend payment of $0.30 per shareStrategic share buyback of 131,285 shares worth $9.6 millionHowever, rising operational costs in casino and F&B segments warrant attention, with casino operating expenses increasing to 36.3% of revenue and F&B costs rising to 72.8%.
10/23/2024 – 04:02 PM
Declares Cash Dividend of $0.30 per Share Payable on December 15, 2024
RENO, Nev., Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRI) (“Monarch” or “the Company”) today reported operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, as summarized below:
($ in thousands, except per share data and percentages)
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 2023 Change 2024 2023 ChangeNet revenue$137,873 $132,965 3.7% $387,673 $373,292 3.9% Net income$27,601 $24,163 14.2% $68,558 $64,246 6.7% Adjusted EBITDA(1)$50,643 $49,221 2.9% $133,114 $127,829 4.1% Basic earnings per share$1.50 $1.26 19.0% $3.67 $3.34 9.9%Diluted earnings per share$1.47 $1.23 19.5% $3.60 $3.27 10.1%
(1) Definitions, disclosures and reconciliations of non-GAAP financial information are included later in the release.
CEO Comment
John Farahi, Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Monarch, commented: “Our 2024 third quarter results were strong, reflecting the strength and player appeal of our properties, amenities and service level. Third quarter net revenue and adjusted EBITDA were $137.9 million and $50.6 million, respectively, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 36.7%.
“Monarch Black Hawk continues to grow market share and increase revenue across all its business segments. We believe we can drive continued growth for the property by building additional awareness for our luxury resort offerings and exceptional service among mid-to-upper tier players throughout the greater Denver and Boulder metro areas.
“In Reno, we continue to invest in facility upgrades to elevate our competitiveness in the market while delivering attractive returns on invested capital. In this regard, the remaining 246 hotel rooms at Atlantis should be fully redesigned and upgraded by the second quarter of 2025. At the same time, we are focused on reducing costs, especially labor costs, by applying new technologies and improving processes, which supports our goal of delivering strong margins.”
Summary of 2024 Third Quarter Operating Results
In the 2024 third quarter, the Company generated net revenue of $137.9 million compared to $133.0 million in the corresponding prior-year period, representing $4.9 million, or 3.7%, year-over-year increase in net revenue. Casino and hotel revenues increased 3.4% and 5.0% year-over-year, respectively, while food and beverage (“F&B”) revenues decreased 0.2% year-over-year.
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses for the third quarter of 2024 were $27.2 million, or 19.7% of net revenue, compared to $27.1 million, or 20.4% of net revenue, in the corresponding prior-year period. Casino operating expense as a percentage of casino revenue increased to 36.3% during the third quarter of 2024 compared to 34.5% in the corresponding prior-year period primarily due to an increased labor expense. F&B operating expense as a percentage of F&B revenue increased to 72.8% during the third quarter of 2024 compared to 70.8% in the corresponding prior-year period due to increase cost of goods sold and operating supplies expense. Hotel operating expense as a percentage of hotel revenue decreased to 33.8% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to 34.8% in the corresponding prior-year period primarily due to effective cost management.
Net income for the third quarter of 2024 increased by $3.4 million, or 14.2%, and diluted EPS increased by $0.24, or 19.5%, compared to the corresponding prior-year period. The Company generated consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of $50.6 million, a $1.4 million, or 2.9%, increase compared to the same period a year ago.
Credit Facility and Liquidity
As of September 30, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $39.4 million and an outstanding principal balance of $7.0 million under its credit facility.
Capital expenditures of $3.8 million in the third quarter of 2024 were funded from operating cash flow, and included capital expenditures related to the ongoing redesign and upgrade of guest rooms at Atlantis as well as ongoing maintenance capital expenditures at both properties.
On September 15, 2024, the Company paid a cash dividend of $0.30 per share to its stockholders of record on September 1, 2024. The cash dividend was funded from operating cash flow.
In the third quarter of 2024, the Company purchased 131,285 shares of its common stock on the open market for an aggregate amount of $9.6 million under its existing Repurchase Plan. The purchases were funded from operating cash flow.
Monarch’s strong balance sheet and free cash flow favorably positions the Company to continue investing in its properties, paying cash dividends, and buying back stock under its existing stock repurchase authorization. The Company continues to diligently evaluate potential M&A transactions, which we believe can drive additional long-term value for our stockholders.
Quarterly Dividend Declaration
The Company announced today a cash dividend of $0.30 per share of its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on December 15, 2024, to stockholders of record on December 1, 2024. This cash dividend is part of the previously announced annual cash dividend of $1.20 per share payable in quarterly payments and subject to quarterly review and evaluation by the Company’s Board of Directors.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “plan,” “believe,” “expect,” “seem,” “look,” “look forward,” “positioning,” “future,” “will,” “confident” and similar references to future periods. Example of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements we make regarding: (i) the continuing strength of our balance sheet and our expected free cash flow; (ii) our expectations regarding continuing our dividend payments in the future; (iii) our expectations regarding the cash flow we expect to generate to fund our one-time cash dividend to stockholders; (iv) our beliefs regarding the strengths of the local markets we serve in Reno and Black Hawk; (v) our expectations regarding the completion of room renovations at the Atlantis; (vi) our beliefs regarding the impact of our capital investment strategy and evaluation of potential strategic transactions on our long term success and (vii) our beliefs regarding the impact of our targeted marketing focus on certain tiers of players in the Denver Boulder markets. Actual results and future events and conditions may differ materially from those described in any forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in the forward-looking statements include, without limitation:
adverse impacts of outbreaks of contagious diseases on our business, financial condition and operating results;actions taken by government officials at the federal, state and/or local level with respect to the containment of disease outbreaks, including, without limitation, temporary or extended shutdowns, travel restrictions, social distancing and shelter-in-place orders;our ability to manage guest safety concerns in connection with an outbreak of contagious diseases;our ability to maintain compliance with the terms and conditions of our credit facilities and other material contracts in the event of any unexpected or unplanned events, such as temporary or extended shutdowns;access to available and reasonable financing on a timely basis;our ability to maintain strong working relationships with our regulators, employees, lenders, suppliers, insurance carriers, customers, and other stakeholders;impacts of any uninsured losses;changes in guest visitation or spending patterns due to economic conditions, health or other concerns;construction factors, including delays, disruptions, availability of labor and materials, increased costs of labor and materials, contractor disagreements, zoning issues, environmental restrictions, soil and water conditions, weather and other hazards, site access matters, building permit issues and other regulatory approvals or issues;ongoing disagreements over costs of and responsibility for delays and other construction related matters with our general contractor at Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk, PCL Construction Services, Inc., including, as previously reported, the litigation against us by such contractor;claims for construction defects, breach of contract, breach of warranty, fraud, fraudulent inducement, negligence or other construction related claims that we may have in connection with construction and completion of Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk and any adverse impacts on operations required to correct the same, including those claims asserted in the above-mentioned litigation against PCL Construction Services, Inc.;the outcome of our litigation against the general contractor of Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk, PCL Construction Services, Inc., in the above-mentioned litigation in which litigation the parties are currently awaiting the Court’s decision following the trial on the matter;our potential need to post bonds or other forms of surety to support our legal remedies;risks related to development and construction activities (including disputes with and defaults by contractors and subcontractors; construction, equipment or staffing problems and delays; shortages of materials or skilled labor; environmental, health and safety issues; weather and other hazards, site access matters, and unanticipated cost increases);our ability to generate sufficient operating cash flow to help finance our expansion plans and any subsequent debt reduction;changes in laws mandating increases in minimum wages and employee benefits;changes in laws and regulations permitting expanded and other forms of gaming in our key markets;the effects of local and national economic, credit and capital market conditions on the economy in general and on the gaming industry and our business in particular, including predictions for a potential recession;the effects of labor shortages on our market position, growth and financial results;the potential of increases in state and federal taxation;potential of increased regulatory and other burdens;guest acceptance of our expanded facilities once completed and the resulting impact on our market position, growth and financial results;competition in our target market areas;broad-based inflation, including wage inflation; andthe impact of the conflicts taking place in Ukraine and Israel.
Additional information concerning potential factors that could adversely affect all forward-looking statements, including the Company’s financial results, is included in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, which are available on our website at www.monarchcasino.com.
About Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates the Monarch Casino Resort Spa (“Monarch Black Hawk”) in Black Hawk, Colorado, approximately 40 miles west of Denver and the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa (“Atlantis”), a hotel/casino facility in Reno, Nevada. For additional information on Monarch, visit the Company’s website at www.monarchcasino.com.
Monarch Black Hawk features 516 guest rooms and suites, and approximately 60,000 square feet of casino space. The resort offers approximately 1,000 slot machines; 43 table games; a live poker room; keno; and a sports book. It also includes 10 bars and lounges, as well as four dining options: a twenty-four-hour full-service restaurant, a buffet-style restaurant, the Monarch Chophouse (a fine-dining steakhouse), and Bistro Mariposa (elevated Southwest cuisine), banquet and meeting room space, a retail store, a concierge lounge and an upscale spa and enclosed year-round pool facility located on the top floor of the tower. The resort is connected to a nine-story parking structure with approximately 1,350 parking spaces, and additional valet parking, with total property capacity of approximately 1,500 spaces.
Atlantis features 817 guest rooms and suites, and approximately 61,000 square feet of casino space. The casino features approximately 1,200 slot and video poker machines; approximately 33 table games, including blackjack, craps, roulette, and others; a race and sports book; a 24-hour live keno lounge; and a poker room. It also includes eight food outlets; two gourmet coffee and pastry bars; a 30,000 square foot health spa and salon with an enclosed year-round pool; retail outlet offering clothing and traditional gift shop merchandise; an 8,000 square-foot family entertainment center; and approximately 52,000 square feet of banquet, convention and meeting room space.
Contacts:
John Farahi
Chief Executive Officer
775/824-4401 or JFarahi@monarchcasino.com
Joseph Jaffoni, Richard Land, James Leahy
JCIR
212/835-8500 or mcri@jcir.com
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MONARCH CASINO & RESORT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIESCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS(In thousands, except per share data; unaudited) Three months ended
September 30, Nine months ended
September 30, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Revenues Casino$76,307 $73,818 $216,720 $209,578 Food and beverage 32,888 32,970 94,893 93,812 Hotel 21,642 20,608 58,147 54,173 Other 7,036 5,569 17,913 15,729 Net revenues 137,873 132,965 387,673 373,292 Operating expenses Casino 27,676 25,473 80,801 76,471 Food and beverage 23,938 23,330 70,002 68,070 Hotel 7,306 7,176 19,891 20,107 Other 3,171 2,820 9,005 8,549 Selling, general and administrative 27,177 27,091 80,449 77,162 Depreciation and amortization 13,103 12,197 37,994 35,152 Other operating items, net 225 2,976 931 3,012 Total operating expenses 102,596 101,063 299,073 288,523 Income from operations 35,277 31,902 88,600 84,769 Interest expense, net (145) (369) (349) (1,736)Income before income taxes 35,132 31,533 88,251 83,033 Provision for income taxes (7,531) (7,370) (19,693) (18,787)Net income$27,601 $24,163 $68,558 $64,246 Earnings per share of common stock Basic$1.50 $1.26 $3.67 $3.34 Diluted$1.47 $1.23 $3.60 $3.27 Weighted average number of common shares and potential common shares outstanding Basic 18,404 19,252 18,681 19,237 Diluted 18,746 19,608 19,039 19,627 MONARCH CASINO & RESORT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIESCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET(In thousands, except per share data) September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023ASSETS(unaudited) Current assets Cash and cash equivalents$39,380 $43,361 Receivables, net 11,892 11,990 Income taxes receivable 49 1,006 Inventories 7,659 7,614 Prepaid expenses 9,354 10,995 Total current assets 68,334 74,966 Property and equipment, net 577,518 580,497 Goodwill 25,111 25,111 Intangible assets, net 177 299 Total assets$671,140 $680,873 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current liabilities Current maturities of long-term debt$7,000 $- Accounts payable 13,318 23,092 Construction accounts payable 48,983 47,566 Accrued expenses 49,853 51,812 Short-term lease liability 945 897 Total current liabilities 120,099 123,367 Deferred income taxes 23,084 23,084 Long-term lease liability 13,356 14,021 Long-term debt – 5,500 Other long-term liabilities 1,321 1,761 Total liabilities 157,860 167,733 Stockholders’ equity Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued – – Common stock, $.01 par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized; 193 191 19,296,464 shares issued and 18,368,473 outstanding at September 30, 2024; 19,154,031 shares issued and 19,091,497 outstanding at December 31, 2023 Additional paid-in capital 57,174 48,821 Treasury stock, 927,991 shares at September 30, 2024; 62,534 shares at (63,749) (3,718)December 30, 2023; Retained earnings 519,662 467,846 Total stockholders’ equity 513,280 513,140 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$671,140 $680,873
MONARCH CASINO & RESORT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA TO NET INCOME
(In thousands, unaudited)
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, to net income, a GAAP financial measure:
Three Months Ended
September 30, Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Net income$27,601 $24,163 $68,558 $64,246 Expenses: Stock based compensation 2,038 2,146 5,589 4,896 Depreciation and amortization 13,103 12,197 37,994 35,152 Provision for income taxes 7,531 7,370 19,693 18,787 Interest expense 145 369 349 1,736 Construction litigation expenses (2) 21 2,946 664 4,119 Insurance claims proceeds (2) – – – (1,195)Loss (gain) on disposition of assets (2) 204 30 267 88 Adjusted EBITDA (1)$50,643 $49,221 $133,114 $127,829 (1)Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, consists of net income plus loss on disposal of assets, provision for income taxes, stock-based compensation expense, other one-time charges, pre-opening expenses, construction litigation expenses, acquisition expenses, interest expense, depreciation and amortization less interest income, any benefit for income taxes and gain on disposal of assets. Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to operating income (as determined in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), as an indicator of the Company’s operating performance, as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities (as determined in accordance with US GAAP) or as a measure of liquidity. This measure enables comparison of the Company’s performance over multiple periods, as well as against the performance of other companies in our industry that report Adjusted EBITDA, although some companies do not calculate this measure in the same manner and, therefore, the measure as presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.(2)Amount included in the “Other operating items, net” in the Consolidated Statement of Income.
FAQ
What was Monarch Casino’s (MCRI) net revenue in Q3 2024?
Monarch Casino reported net revenue of $137.9 million in Q3 2024, representing a 3.7% increase from the same period in 2023.
How much was MCRI’s quarterly dividend declared for December 2024?
Monarch Casino declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share, payable on December 15, 2024, to stockholders of record on December 1, 2024.
What was Monarch Casino’s (MCRI) Q3 2024 net income?
Monarch Casino’s net income for Q3 2024 was $27.6 million, a 14.2% increase compared to Q3 2023.
How many shares did MCRI repurchase in Q3 2024?
Monarch Casino repurchased 131,285 shares of its common stock for $9.6 million during Q3 2024.
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