NASDAQ$MCRI
Monarch Casino & Resort Inc · Q3 2023 earnings
Q3 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
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.
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.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Monarch · Revenue · Quarterly
$133M
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.
Tailwinds
- 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.
Headwinds
- 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.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2023
+1.1%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.8%
Avg return
5 days after
+5.7%
Avg return
30 days after
55%
36 / 65 earnings
Positive
+19.1%
Q3 2015
Best reaction
-34.0%
Q4 2019
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +15.8% | +19.3% | +18.3% | |
| Q4 2025 | +2.3% | +7.4% | +5.6% | |
| Q3 2025 | -4.2% | -4.2% | -0.6% | |
| Q2 2025 | -1.3% | -0.6% | +2.3% | |
| Q1 2025 | +2.4% | +1.6% | +7.7% | |
| Q3 2024 | +6.3% | +7.3% | +14.5% | |
| Q2 2024 | +9.4% | +11.6% | +6.1% | |
| Q1 2024 | -5.5% | -3.0% | -4.4% | |
| Q4 2023 | +0.6% | -0.8% | +3.3% | |
| Q3 2023 | -7.4% | -4.2% | +2.8% | |
| Q2 2023 | -5.1% | -4.6% | -10.5% | |
| Q1 2023 | -3.5% | -5.7% | -10.5% | |
| Q4 2022 | +0.1% | -0.5% | -8.4% | |
| Q3 2022 | +15.5% | +21.5% | +33.8% | |
| Q2 2022 | -1.0% | +0.2% | +7.8% | |
| Q1 2022 | -17.4% | -15.8% | -27.2% | |
| Q4 2021 | +10.3% | +7.7% | +16.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | +9.7% | +7.4% | +6.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | +6.8% | +6.2% | +9.4% | |
| Q1 2021 | +9.8% | +7.4% | +4.3% | |
| Q4 2020 | +6.4% | +10.6% | +4.0% | |
| Q3 2020 | +5.0% | +13.5% | +36.8% | |
| Q2 2020 | -0.3% | -0.5% | +24.0% | |
| Q1 2020 | +3.4% | +22.5% | +47.0% | |
| Q4 2019 | -34.0% | -46.4% | -10.8% | |
| Q3 2019 | -0.4% | -0.7% | +5.2% | |
| Q2 2019 | +4.0% | +5.8% | -3.2% | |
| Q1 2019 | -5.9% | -4.7% | -4.0% | |
| Q4 2018 | +2.6% | +2.3% | -1.4% | |
| Q3 2018 | -4.9% | -13.8% | -14.0% | |
| Q2 2018 | +1.0% | +0.1% | +1.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | -0.9% | -1.0% | +4.6% | |
| Q4 2017 | -4.7% | -4.8% | -4.6% | |
| Q3 2017 | +5.4% | +8.4% | +12.8% | |
| Q2 2017 | +14.4% | +13.4% | +14.9% | |
| Q1 2017 | +1.4% | +0.2% | +2.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | +5.7% | +7.9% | +19.2% | |
| Q3 2016 | -0.2% | -2.7% | +7.5% | |
| Q2 2016 | -0.8% | +1.2% | +2.9% | |
| Q1 2016 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +8.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +19.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +4.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +8.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -5.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -12.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +6.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +10.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -4.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -4.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -5.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -5.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +10.4% | — | — |
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