Macau Momentum
Wynn Resorts boosted investor confidence with a $0.25 per share cash dividend, payable to shareholders on November 26 and recorded by November 17. The company’s Macau division emerged as the quarter’s star, delivering $1.01 billion in revenue. The 14.8% annual and 13.4% quarterly gain was fueled by resurgent VIP gaming and mass-market traction. Adjusted property EBITDA in the region rose 17.1% to $308 million.
Wynn Palace spearheaded the growth, with operating revenues soaring 22.3% to $635.5 million and EBITDA rising 23.4% to $200.3 million. Casino revenue surged 29.3% YoY, driven by a 21.4% increase in mass table activity and 19% slots growth, while VIP wins skyrocketed 56.7% to $152.5 million.
CEO Outlook
Wynn Macau sustained growth with $365.5 million in operating revenues, up 3.8% YoY, as adjusted EBITDA climbed 7.4% to $109 million. Mass table wins rose 9.2% to $305.8 million, and slot wins increased 4.7% to $25.6 million, offsetting softer VIP results.
CEO Billings noted, “Macau delivered very strong results in the quarter, which were further aided by higher-than-normal VIP hold. The business generated $308 million in EBITDA, including $23 million of VIP hold benefit.” He also highlighted sustained mass gaming momentum, stating October and early November saw “double-digit market-wide growth” in gross gaming revenue.
US Stability and UAE Expansion
Wynn’s Las Vegas operations recorded growth with a $13.8 million YoY revenue increase, leading domestic performance, despite the city’s overall dull year. Meanwhile, Encore Boston Harbor dipped slightly by $2.4 million, but profitability held firm. The company continues to develop its UAE flagship, the 70-story Wynn Al-Marjan Island, targeting a 2027 opening.