$MLCO

Macau's gaming revenue declined 1.2% year-over-year in September to 18.1 billion patacas, missing expectations for 2.2% growth. The data comes from the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau. This decline may impact companies like Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO).

Melco Resorts & Entertainment will redeem $600 million in senior notes early, part of its ongoing debt management strategy. Moody's maintained stable outlooks for Las Vegas Sands and Sands China, citing strong liquidity despite expansion spending and leverage risks.

Melco Resorts & Entertainment LTD (MLCO) furnished an SEC Form 6-K — earnings release. Exhibit 99.1 Melco Resorts Announces Unaudited Second Quarter 2026 Earnings MACAU, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (Nasdaq: MLCO) (“Melco Resorts” or the “Company”), a developer, owner, and operator of integrated resort facilities in Asia an

Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO) reported Q2 2026 adjusted property EBITDA of $304 million, citing lower-than-expected visitation and a 2.7% VIP win rate at City of Dreams Macau versus 3.9% prior year. Management extended its revolving credit facility to June 2031, raising it to $2.8 billion, and spent $134 million on share repurchases. Dividend resumption is deferred to 2027.

Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO) shares fell about 2.2% in pre-open after the company reported Q2 2026 results. Adjusted EPS was $0.02 vs $0.09 consensus, and revenue was $1.25B vs $1.28B estimate. Adjusted Property EBITDA dropped to $303.8M from $377.7M. Susquehanna cut its price target to $8 from $12 while keeping a Positive rating.

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Melco Resorts & Entertainment (NASDAQ: MLCO) has been included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026, ranking in the 96th percentile in the 2025 Corporate Sustainability Assessment. This achievement places Melco among approximately 800 top companies globally, recognized for its commitment to sustainability, including a B score for CDP Climate 2025, an improved CDP Water score from B to A-, and an A rating from MSCI. The company's "RISE" sustainability strategy is highlighted as a key driver for these environmental, social, and governance (ESG) advancements.

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd reported a net profit of US$60.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, a significant improvement from a loss in the previous year, with operating revenues increasing by 8.6 percent to US$1.29 billion. The company's full-year 2025 net profit reached US$185.0 million on revenues of US$5.16 billion, driven by stronger gaming performance and disciplined cost management, particularly in Macau. Despite competitive pressures in the Philippines and specific event-related operational costs impacting Q4 margins, the group reallocated gaming machines from closed satellite operations to its main properties like City of Dreams and Studio City.

Melco Resorts & Entertainment's "House of Dancing Water" team has been awarded the Medal of Merit – Tourism by the Macao SAR Government for its significant contributions to local tourism. The show, which debuted in 2010 and returned in 2025 with enhanced visuals, has attracted millions of international visitors and showcases Macau as a diversified cultural tourism icon. Mr. Lawrence Ho, Chairman and CEO of Melco, accepted the award, emphasizing the company's commitment to enriching Macau's entertainment landscape and promoting its growth as a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure.

Wall Street Zen upgraded Melco Resorts & Entertainment (NASDAQ:MLCO) from "buy" to "strong-buy," despite a mixed analyst consensus of "Hold" with an $8.40 price target. The company recently beat quarterly EPS and revenue estimates, reporting $0.21 EPS and $1.31B revenue (up 11.5% YoY). However, MLCO's profitability remains weak with a 2.06% net margin and a negative 23.00% return on equity.