Melco Resorts Announces Unaudited First Quarter 2026 Earnings
MACAU, April 30, 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 and Europe, today reported its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2026.
Total operating revenues for the first quarter of 2026 were US$1.37 billion, representing an increase of approximately 11% from US$1.23 billion for the comparable period in 2025. The increase in total operating revenues was primarily attributable to the improved performance in mass market operations.
Operating income for the first quarter of 2026 was US$179.0 million, compared with US$144.9 million in the first quarter of 2025.
Melco Resorts’ Adjusted Property EBITDA ( 1) was US$381.0 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared with US$341.0 million in the first quarter of 2025.
Net income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited for the first quarter of 2026 was US$76.8 million, or US$0.20 per American depositary share (“ADS”), compared with US$32.5 million, or US$0.08 per ADS, in the first quarter of 2025. The net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests was US$6.0 million and US$4.8 million during the first quarters of 2026 and 2025, respectively, the majority of which related to Studio City and City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other.
Mr. Lawrence Ho, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Melco Resorts’ Adjusted Property EBITDA grew by approximately 12% year-over-year to US$381 million for the first quarter of 2026. In Macau, Property EBITDA grew by approximately 12% year-over-year to US$334 million and Property EBITDA margin improved to approximately 28%. Our efforts continue to center on increasing flow through and profitability while enhancing our competitive positioning with key growth initiatives.
“In the Philippines, City of Dreams Manila exhibited solid performance despite heightened competition and continued industry headwinds that continued into 2026, with Property EBITDA rising by 24% year-over-year. In Cyprus, results at City of Dreams Mediterranean and our satellite casinos were impacted by the conflicts in the Middle East that began in late February, which adversely affected tourism arrivals. We are closely monitoring developments and will remain operationally flexible as we position the business for a recovery in travel demand.”
City of Dreams First Quarter Results
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, total operating revenues at City of Dreams were US$734.6 million, compared with US$658.1 million in the first quarter of 2025. City of Dreams’ Adjusted EBITDA was US$214.4 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared with US$195.9 million in the first quarter of 2025. The year-over-year increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily a result of improved mass market performance and better overall performance in non-gaming operations.
Rolling chip volume increased to US$6.37 billion during the first quarter of 2026, compared with US$6.05 billion in the first quarter of 2025 and win rate was 3.50% in the first quarter of 2026, compared with 3.74% in the first quarter of 2025. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85%-3.15%.
Mass market table games drop increased to US$1.71 billion in the first quarter of 2026, compared with US$1.59 billion in the first quarter of 2025 and hold percentage was 31.6% in the first quarter of 2026, compared with 30.2% in the first quarter of 2025.
Gaming machine handle for the first quarter of 2026 was US$1.72 billion, compared with US$0.91 billion in the first quarter of 2025 and win rate was 2.9% in the first quarter of 2026, compared with 3.2% in the first quarter of 2025.
Total non-gaming revenue at City of Dreams in the first quarter of 2026 was US$97.4 million, compared with US$84.1 million in the first quarter of 2025.
Studio City First Quarter Results
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, total operating revenues at Studio City were US$392.0 million, compared with US$354.5 million in the first quarter of 2025. Studio City’s Adjusted EBITDA was US$111.7 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared with US$97.3 million in the first quarter of 2025. The year-over-year increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily a result of better mass market performance.
Mass market table games drop was US$901.3 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared with US$923.9 million in the first quarter of 2025 and hold percentage was 36.9% in the first quarter of 2026, compared with 32.8% in the first quarter of 2025.
Gaming machine handle for the first quarter of 2026 was US$1.09 billion, compared with US$0.87 billion in the first quarter of 2025 and win rate was 3.7% in the first quarter of 2026, compared with 3.8% in the first quarter of 2025.
Total non-gaming revenue at Studio City was US$73.4 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared with US$70.7 million in the first quarter of 2025.
Altira Macau First Quarter Results
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, total operating revenues at Altira Macau were US$38.1 million, compared with US$27.9 million in the first quarter of 2025. Altira Macau’s Adjusted EBITDA was US$4.1 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared with negative Adjusted EBITDA of US$0.7 million in the first quarter of 2025. The year-over-year change in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily a result of better mass market performance.
Mass market table games drop was US$145.8 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared with US$108.8 million in the first quarter of 2025 and hold percentage was 23.0% in the first quarter of 2026, compared with 22.4% in the first quarter of 2025.
Gaming machine handle for the first quarter of 2026 was US$208.6 million, compared with US$131.6 million in the first quarter of 2025 and win rate was 3.7% in the first quarter of 2026, compared with 2.9% in the first quarter of 2025.
Total non-gaming revenue at Altira Macau was US$5.5 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared with US$5.0 million in the first quarter of 2025.
Mocha First Quarter Results
Prior to the fourth quarter of 2025, the Mocha and Other segment included the operations of Grand Dragon Casino before its closure in September 2025. This segment has been renamed to the Mocha segment from the fourth quarter of 2025 onwards.
Following the government mandated closures in 2025 as described in the prior quarter earnings release, the Mocha segment now includes results for three Mocha Clubs, namely Mocha Inner Harbour, Mocha Golden Dragon and Mocha Hotel Sintra.
Total operating revenues from Mocha were US$15.2 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared with US$30.6 million from Mocha and Other in the first quarter of 2025. Mocha’s Adjusted EBITDA was US$4.2 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared with US$6.8 million for Mocha and Other in the first quarter of 2025.
Gaming machine handle for the first quarter of 2026 was US$381.1 million, compared with US$558.8 million in the first quarter of 2025 and win rate was 4.0% for both first quarters of 2026 and 2025.
City of Dreams Manila First Quarter Results
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, total operating revenues at City of Dreams Manila were US$105.5 million, compared with US$101.6 million in the first quarter of 2025. City of Dreams Manila’s Adjusted EBITDA was US$37.4 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared with US$30.1 million in the comparable period of 2025. The year-over-year increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily a result of better performance in the rolling chip operations.
City of Dreams Manila’s rolling chip volume was US$460.1 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared with US$351.9 million in the first quarter of 2025 and win rate was 5.18% in the first quarter of 2026, compared with 2.98% in the first quarter of 2025. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85%-3.15%.
Mass market table games drop decreased to US$132.6 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared with US$145.5 million in the first quarter of 2025 and hold percentage was 33.3% in the first quarter of 2026, compared with 32.6% in the first quarter of 2025.
Gaming machine handle for the first quarter of 2026 was US$0.97 billion, compared with US$1.01 billion in the first quarter of 2025 and win rate was 5.2% in the first quarter of 2026, compared with 5.1% in the first quarter of 2025.
Total non-gaming revenue at City of Dreams Manila in the first quarter of 2026 was US$23.5 million, compared with US$26.6 million in the first quarter of 2025.
City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other First Quarter Results
The Company operates City of Dreams Mediterranean in conjunction with three satellite casinos in Cyprus.
Total operating revenues at City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 were US$65.3 million, compared with US$58.5 million in the first quarter of 2025. City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other’s Adjusted EBITDA was US$9.0 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared with US$11.6 million in the first quarter of 2025.
Rolling chip volume was US$0.2 million for the first quarter of 2026 compared with US$11.9 million in the first quarter of 2025 and win rate was 15.52% in the first quarter of 2026, compared with 3.99% in the first quarter of 2025. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85%-3.15%. The significant movement in the rolling chip win rate resulted from low gaming volumes.
Mass market table games drop was US$121.0 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared with US$145.0 million in the first quarter of 2025 and hold percentage was 27.5% in the first quarter of 2026, compared with 20.0% in the first quarter of 2025.
Gaming machine handle for the first quarter of 2026 was US$635.2 million, compared with US$591.2 million in the first quarter of 2025 and win rate was 5.0% in both first quarters of 2026 and 2025.
Total non-gaming revenue at City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other in the first quarter of 2026 was US$12.8 million, compared with US$18.8 million in the first quarter of 2025.
Other Operations
Other Operations include the Company’s casino operations at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, which opened on August 1, 2025, and provision of management services to the Nüwa hotel at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, which opened to the public on July 15, 2025.
Total operating revenues from Other Operations were US$14.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Adjusted EBITDA from Other Operations was US$0.3 million in the first quarter of 2026.
Other Factors Affecting Earnings
Total net non-operating expenses for the first quarter of 2026 were US$101.0 million, which mainly included interest expense of US$111.8 million, partially offset by net foreign exchange gains of US$8.8 million.
Depreciation and amortization costs of US$141.1 million were recorded in the first quarter of 2026, of which US$5.0 million related to the amortization expense for land use rights.
Adjusted EBITDA for Studio City for the three months ended March 31, 2026 referred to above was US$31.7 million more than the Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City reported in the earnings release for Studio City International Holdings Limited (“SCIHL”) dated April 30, 2026 (the “Studio City Earnings Release”). Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City reported in the Studio City Earnings Release includes certain intercompany charges that are not included in Adjusted EBITDA for Studio City reported in this press release. Such intercompany charges include, among other items, fees and shared service charges billed between SCIHL and its subsidiaries and certain subsidiaries of Melco Resorts. Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City presented in this press release does not reflect certain gaming concession related costs and certain intercompany costs related to the gaming operations at Studio City Casino.
Financial Position and Capital Expenditures
Total cash and bank balances as of March 31, 2026 aggregated to US$1.07 billion, including US$124.4 million of restricted cash.
Total debt, net of unamortized deferred financing costs and original issue premiums, was US$6.67 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2026.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2026, MCO Nominee One Limited repaid HK$467.0 million (equivalent to US$59.8 million) principal amount outstanding under its revolving credit facilities, and Studio City Company Limited repaid HK$78.0 million (equivalent to US$10.0 million) principal amount outstanding under its senior secured credit facility.
Available liquidity, including cash and undrawn revolving credit facilities as of March 31, 2026 was approximately US$2.36 billion.
Capital expenditures for the first quarter of 2026 were US$73.6 million, which mainly included costs related to enhancement projects at City of Dreams in Macau.
Share Repurchase Program
During the period from January 1, 2026 to April 29, 2026, Melco Resorts repurchased approximately 2.5 million ADSs (representing approximately 7.6 million ordinary shares) from the open market at an aggregate purchase price of approximately US$13.8 million, under its US$500 million share repurchase program which was approved by its board of directors in 2024 (the “2024 Share Repurchase Program”). The Company has remaining authority to repurchase up to approximately US$210 million of ordinary shares under the 2024 Share Repurchase Program as of April 29, 2026.
Melco Resorts further announces today that its board of directors has approved a new US$500 million share repurchase program (the “2026 Share Repurchase Program”). The new program is effective immediately and is in addition to the 2024 Share Repurchase Program.
The 2026 Share Repurchase Program permits the Company to purchase up to US$500 million of its ordinary shares and/or ADSs over a three-year period commencing from April 30, 2026. Purchases under this authorization may be made from time to time on the open market at prevailing market prices, including pursuant to a trading plan in accordance with Rule 10b-18 and/or Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and/or in privately-negotiated transactions. The timing of the purchases and the amount of shares and/or ADSs purchased will be determined by the Company’s management based on its evaluation of market conditions, trading prices, applicable securities laws and other factors. The 2026 Share Repurchase Program may be suspended, modified or terminated at any time, and the Company has no obligation to repurchase any amounts under the program.
Acquisition of Certain Intellectual Property Rights from the Melco International Group
As previously reported, pursuant to a trademark license agreement (the “Trademark License Agreement”), Melco International Development Limited (“Melco International”), as licensor, granted Melco the license to use certain trademarks in certain territories with a term of 10 years commencing from January 1, 2024 (the “Licensed Trademarks”). Under the Trademark License Agreement, Melco has the option to acquire the Licensed Trademarks on terms to be agreed between the parties.
Melco today announces that it has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Melco International and one of its subsidiaries to acquire the subsidiary of Melco International that owns the Licensed Trademarks and to acquire all other trademarks, domain names and intellectual property rights held by Melco International or any of its subsidiaries (excluding the Company and its subsidiaries) which are now or have in the past been used in the business or operations of the Company or its subsidiaries for cash consideration in the amount of US$375.0 million (the “Transaction”), with US$300.0 million to be paid at signing, which occurred today, and the balance to be paid at the closing of the Transaction.
Entry into the sale and purchase agreement in respect of the Transaction was unanimously approved by the disinterested members of the Audit and Risk Committee of the Company. An independent professional valuation services firm was engaged to assist in the evaluation process.
Conference Call Information
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited will hold a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (or 8:30 p.m. Singapore Time).
To join the conference call, please register in advance using the below Online Registration Link. Upon registering, each participant will receive the dial-in numbers, passcode and a unique Personal PIN which can be used to join the conference.
Online Registration Link: https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10054138-v260p1.html
An audio webcast and replay of the conference call will also be available at http://www.melco-resorts.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (the “Company”) may also make forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. These factors include, but are not limited to, (i) changes in the gaming market and visitations in Macau, the Philippines, the Republic of Cyprus and Sri Lanka, (ii) local and global economic conditions, (iii) capital and credit market volatility, (iv) our anticipated growth strategies, (v) risks associated with the implementation of the amended Macau gaming law by the Macau government, (vi) gaming authority and other governmental approvals and regulations, and (vii) our future business development, results of operations and financial condition. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
About Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited
The Company, with its American depositary shares listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (Nasdaq: MLCO), is a developer, owner and operator of integrated resort facilities in Asia and Europe. The Company currently operates City of Dreams ( www.cityofdreamsmacau.com) and Altira Macau ( www.altiramacau.com), integrated resorts located in Cotai and Taipa, Macau, respectively. Its business also includes the Mocha Clubs ( www.mochaclubs.com), the only non-casino based operation of electronic gaming machines in Macau. In addition, the Company operates Studio City ( www.studiocity-macau.com), a cinematically-themed integrated resort in Cotai, Macau. In the Philippines, the Company operates and manages City of Dreams Manila ( www.cityofdreamsmanila.com), an integrated resort in the Entertainment City complex in Manila. In Europe, the Company operates City of Dreams Mediterranean, an integrated resort in Limassol, in the Republic of Cyprus ( www.cityofdreamsmed.com.cy) and licensed satellite casinos in other cities in Cyprus (the “Cyprus Casinos”). In South Asia, the Company operates the casino and manages the Nüwa hotel at City of Dreams Sri Lanka ( www.cityofdreamssrilanka.com), an integrated resort in Colombo, Sri Lanka. For more information about the Company, please visit www.melco-resorts.com.
The Company is majority owned by Melco International Development Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, which is in turn majority owned and led by Mr. Lawrence Ho, who is the Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
For the investment community, please contact:
Jeanny Kim
Senior Vice President, Group Treasurer
Tel: +852 2598 3698
Email: jeannykim@melco-resorts.com
For media enquiries, please contact:
Chimmy Leung
Executive Director, Corporate Communications
Tel: +852 3151 3765
Email: chimmyleung@melco-resorts.com