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Sep 30, 2020

Monarch Q3 2020 Earnings Report

Monarch Casino & Resort reported third quarter results with record-setting quarterly EBITDA.

Key Takeaways

Monarch Casino & Resort reported a decrease in net revenue by 8.7% but an increase in gaming revenue by 9%. The company achieved a record quarterly adjusted EBITDA of $20.7 million, driven by strong casino performance and cost efficiencies.

Gaming revenue increased by 9% year-over-year.

Adjusted EBITDA margins strengthened to 34.5%.

Record quarterly adjusted EBITDA of $20.7 million was achieved.

The company is nearing completion of the Monarch Casino Black Hawk expansion project.

Total Revenue
$59.9M
Previous year: $65.6M
-8.7%
EPS
$0.57
Previous year: $0.5
+14.0%
Adjusted EBITDA
$20.7M
Gross Profit
$35.6M
Previous year: $34.2M
+4.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$30.5M
Previous year: $29.1M
+4.9%
Free Cash Flow
$17.2M
Previous year: -$14.8M
-216.6%
Total Assets
$599M
Previous year: $565M
+6.0%

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Forward Guidance

The company anticipates opening the expanded Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk in the fourth quarter of 2020, with operations ramping up throughout 2021. If Amendment 77 passes, those changes could take effect as early as May 1, 2021 and would have a material positive impact on gaming revenue at Monarch Casino Resort Black Hawk.