Wynn Resorts recently announced its Q3 2024 financial results, highlighting a modest rise in overall operating revenue but a slight drop in adjusted property EBITDAR and a net loss. Despite the challenging quarter, the company remains focused on growth and strategic investments, including an ambitious project in the UAE.
In Q3 2024, Wynn Resorts reported a total operating revenue of $1.69 billion, a 1.2% increase compared to the same quarter in 2023. This growth was driven by robust performances from Wynn Macau and Encore Boston Harbor, while Las Vegas operations experienced a 1.9% revenue dip, bringing in $607.2 million. Wynn Macau demonstrated particularly strong results, with revenue rising by 19.3% to reach $352 million, showcasing Macau’s role as a key growth driver for the company.
However, Wynn Resorts faced a net loss of $32.1 million for the quarter, though this figure marked a 72.5% reduction from Q3 2023, showing significant progress in loss minimization. CEO Craig Billings commented on the results, stating, “Our third quarter results reflect healthy demand across our resorts highlighted by strong mass gaming win in Macau and solid non-gaming performance in Las Vegas.”
Expansions, Adjusted EBITDAR, and Long-Term Goals
While adjusted property EBITDAR showed a slight year-over-year decrease of 0.5%, totaling $527.7 million, certain segments performed well. Wynn Macau’s EBITDAR increased by 29.1%, while Encore Boston Harbor rose by 4.1%. In contrast, both Las Vegas and Wynn Palace reported declines in EBITDAR of 7.7% and 8.3%, respectively. Notably, the casino segment generated over $1 billion in revenue, cementing its position as a primary revenue source.
Looking ahead, Wynn Resorts continues to focus on expansion, with significant construction progress at Wynn Al Marjan Island in the UAE. Billings expressed optimism for the project, stating, “We are confident the resort will be a ‘must see’ tourism destination in the UAE and expect that it will support strong long-term free cash flow growth.” The UAE project is poised to enhance Wynn’s international footprint and strengthen its revenue potential.
Meanwhile, Wynn Resorts is also returning capital to shareholders through dividends and selective share buybacks, demonstrating a balanced approach between growth and shareholder value. Operating expenses for Q3 2024 were $1.56 billion, reflecting a 3% decrease from last year, highlighting Wynn’s efforts toward cost efficiency.
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