Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited reported fourth‑quarter 2025 results that surpassed revenue expectations while delivering earnings per share that exceeded consensus estimates. Total revenue reached $1.29 billion, a 0.78 % lift over the $1.28 billion estimate and a 0.78 % beat of the $1.27 billion forecast. Earnings per share were $0.14, outpacing the $0.12 consensus by 21.7 % and marking a clear earnings beat.
The revenue upside was driven primarily by the company’s Macau operations, where rolling‑chip and mass‑market table games performed strongly. City of Dreams Macau reported an adjusted EBITDA of $187 million, up 13 % year‑over‑year, while the overall Macau segment saw a 24 % increase in property EBITDA. In contrast, City of Dreams Manila experienced softer demand, and the Mediterranean property posted a 35 % year‑over‑year rise in EBITDA, underscoring the geographic mix that supported the top‑line growth.
Management attributed the earnings beat to disciplined cost management and margin expansion. CEO Lawrence Ho said, “2025 was a year of growth and recovery, supported by disciplined cost management and margin expansion.” The company’s focus on operational efficiency and a favorable mix of high‑margin gaming and hospitality revenue helped offset any one‑time charges or cost inflation that could have pressured earnings.
Looking ahead, Melco guided for fiscal‑year 2026 revenue of $5.31 billion and earnings per share in the range of $0.17 to $0.21. First‑quarter 2026 EPS guidance was set at $0.07, reflecting a cautious outlook for the early part of the year while maintaining confidence in long‑term growth. The guidance signals management’s belief that the company’s core markets will continue to recover and that margin expansion will persist.
Investors responded positively to the results, with market sentiment reflecting confidence in the company’s revenue performance and operational improvements. The earnings beat and strong guidance reinforce Melco’s trajectory toward a robust recovery in its core markets.
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