{"id":10355,"date":"2026-02-13T02:50:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T02:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/13\/melco-returns-to-profit-as-operating-income-jumps-manila-strategy-review-ends\/"},"modified":"2026-02-13T02:50:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T02:50:56","slug":"melco-returns-to-profit-as-operating-income-jumps-manila-strategy-review-ends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/13\/melco-returns-to-profit-as-operating-income-jumps-manila-strategy-review-ends\/","title":{"rendered":"Melco Returns to Profit as Operating Income Jumps, Manila Strategy Review Ends"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Melco Resorts &#038; Entertainment Ltd recorded a clear earnings rebound at the end of 2025, supported by stronger casino activity in Macau and steady contributions from regional properties.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em><strong>Good to Know<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Fourth quarter net income reached US$60.6 million after a loss in 2024.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Revenue growth came mainly from rolling chip and mass market table play.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Review of strategic options for City of Dreams Manila has been discontinued.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p>Net income improvement arrived alongside an 8.6 percent rise in quarterly operating revenue, which climbed to just over US$1.29 billion. 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A newly opened Colombo casino adds another growth <em>channel in South Asia.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIn Sri Lanka, we continue to focus our efforts to progressively ramp up operations and have seen promising green shoots so far in 2026,\u201d<\/em> Mr Ho said.<\/p>\n<h2>Early 2026 Trading Points to Continued Demand<\/h2>\n<p>Macau trends carried into the new year with encouraging results.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe\u2019ve had a strong start to 2026 in the Macau market, with GGR up by 24 percent year-over-year, and our market share increasing so far in the first quarter of 2026,\u201d<\/em> Mr Ho said.<\/p>\n<p>Renovation of the Countdown Hotel remains a central development project, with phased openings planned during the third quarter of 2026.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe\u2019re on track to progressively start opening in the third quarter of 2026,\u201d<\/em> he added.<\/p>\n<p>Full year 2025 net profit totaled US$185.0 million, rising 325 percent from 2024, on revenue of US$5.16 billion and adjusted property EBITDA of US$1.43 billion.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3>What drove Melco Resorts return to profit?<\/h3>\n<p>Recovery in Macau gaming demand and stronger mass market table performance supported revenue and EBITDA growth.<\/p>\n<h3>How did Macau properties perform?<\/h3>\n<p>City of Dreams and Studio City both reported higher revenue and earnings due to increased visitation and play.<\/p>\n<h3>Why did Melco stop reviewing Manila options?<\/h3>\n<p>Leadership determined proposed alternatives did not reflect long term value potential of the property.<\/p>\n<h3>Which regions showed growth outside Macau?<\/h3>\n<p>Cyprus delivered strong EBITDA expansion, while Sri Lanka operations began ramping up after launch.<\/p>\n<h3>What major project is planned next?<\/h3>\n<p>Phased reopening of the renovated Countdown Hotel in Macau is scheduled to begin in third quarter 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/melco-returns-to-profit-as-operating-income-jumps-manila-strategy-review-ends\/\">Melco Returns to Profit as Operating Income Jumps, Manila Strategy Review Ends<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/\">iGaming.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Melco Resorts &#038; Entertainment Ltd recorded a clear earnings rebound at the end of 2025, supported by stronger casino activity in Macau and steady contributions from regional properties. 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