Monarch Casino (MCRI) Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Top
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. MCRI reported second-quarter 2023 results, with earnings missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate and revenues beating the same. The top and the bottom line increased on a year-over-year basis.
Q2 Earnings & Revenues
In the quarter under review, the company reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.14 missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.18. In the year-ago quarter, it had reported an adjusted EPS of 99 cents.
Quarterly revenues of $123.6 million surpassed the consensus mark by 0.1%. In the prior-year quarter, the company reported revenues of $115.3 million. During the quarter, the company benefited from strong guest visitation and spending levels in the Atlantis. This and the momentum in Black Hawk market expansion added to the positives.
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During the quarter, Casino and food and beverage revenues increased 7.8% and 10.8% year over year to $68.9 million and $31.5 million, respectively. Hotel revenues during the quarter declined 1.1% year over year to $18.1 million. The downside was primarily caused by a fall in the average daily rate.
Operating Highlights
During the second quarter, income from operations amounted to $29.7 million compared with $25.7 million reported in the prior-year quarter.
Selling, general and administrative expenses in the second quarter came in at $25 million compared with $23.1 million reported in the prior-year period. The upside was primarily due to an increase in utility, insurance and marketing and advertising expenses.
During the quarter, Casino operating expenses (as a percentage of casino revenue) came in at 37.4% compared with 36.5% in the prior-year quarter. The upside was driven by increased labor expenses. Hotel operating expenses (as a percentage of hotel revenues) came in at 36.2% compared with 34.4% reported in the prior-year quarter.
F&B operating expenses (as a percentage of F&B revenues) came in at 72.3% compared with 77% reported in the prior-year quarter. The downside was primarily driven by a rise in average check and improved cost management.
Adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter came in at $42.1 million compared with $39.5 million reported in the prior-year quarter.
Balance Sheet
As of Jun 30, 2023, cash and cash equivalents totaled $35.1 million compared with $34.4 million as of Mar 31, 2023.
Total stockholders’ equity at the end of the second quarter totaled $481.8 million compared with $463.4 million at the end of first-quarter 2023.
The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share. The dividend will be payable on Sep 15, 2023, to shareholders of record as of Sep 1, 2023.
Zacks Rank & Key Picks
Monarch Casino currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Trip.com Group’s 2023 sales and EPS suggest an increase of 101.6% and 531%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for OSW’s 2023 sales and EPS indicates a rise of 33.9% and 89.3%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Royal Caribbean Cruises’ 2023 sales and EPS indicates a rise of 48.8% and 163.1%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels.
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