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Sep 30, 2023
Monarch Q3 2023 Earnings Report
Monarch Casino & Resort reported strong third quarter results, with revenue and EBITDA growth in Black Hawk, but was negatively impacted by Reno competition and macroeconomic environment.
Key Takeaways
Monarch Casino & Resort's third quarter results showed net revenue of $133.0 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $49.2 million. The company faced competitive pressure in Reno and a softening economic environment, but remains focused on enhancing its properties and returning capital to stockholders.
Net revenue was $133.0 million, compared to $133.7 million in the prior-year quarter.
Adjusted EBITDA was $49.2 million, a decline of $2.5 million, or 4.8%, compared to the same period a year ago.
Casino and hotel revenues decreased 4.0% and 0.9% year over year, respectively, while food and beverage revenues increased 5.3%.
The company declared a cash dividend of $0.30 per share payable on December 15, 2023.
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Forward Guidance
Monarch is focused on expanding market share in Black Hawk, enhancing the Atlantis property, and returning capital to stockholders while evaluating potential acquisition opportunities.
Positive Outlook
- Monarch is working to further expand market share among mid-to-upper tier players at Monarch Black Hawk.
- Monarch remains confident that its market-leading casino resort amenities position Monarch Black Hawk for further growth and market share gains.
- Monarch's primary focus remains the ongoing enhancement of the Atlantis property.
- Monarch expects to begin a redesign and upgrade of the third Atlantis hotel tower in early 2024.
- Monarch continues to evaluate potential acquisition opportunities where it can employ its development and operating expertise in a financially prudent manner.
Challenges Ahead
- Third quarter results were negatively impacted by competitive pressure in Reno.
- Third quarter results were negatively impacted by the current macroeconomic environment.
- Atlantis third quarter results were impacted by an irrational promotional environment driven by competitors.
- The trial against PCL Construction Services, Inc. is ongoing with additional trial days set for late November.
- Increased competitive pressures in Reno as well as a softening in the overall economic environment.