Wynn Macau experienced a remarkable 66.4 percent surge in operating revenues during the first quarter of 2024, reaching almost $1 billion (€930 million). This impressive growth surpassed expectations and overshadowed its other segments.
Operating revenues soared to $998.645 million (€929.08 million), with significant increases recorded both in the Cotai Strip property (56 percent rise) and on the peninsula (78.5 percent surge), reaching $586.9 million (€546 million) and $411.74 million (€383 million), respectively.
Enhanced profitability??
Wynn Macau’s adjusted property EBITDA has more than doubled, rising from $155.8 million (€144.9 million) to $339.55 million (€315.9 million) compared to the previous year, with the company’s results leading at $246.26 million (€229.1 million).??
Wynn Palace success??
Wynn Palace, the group’s Cotai operation, witnessed operating revenues of $586.9 million (€546 million), marking a substantial $217.5 million (€202.35 million) yearly increase. Adjusted property EBITDAR nearly doubled, reaching $202.4 million (€188.3 million).
Peninsula property performance??
The peninsula property contributed significantly to the revenue surge, generating $411.7 million (€383 million) in operating revenues, up $181 million (€168.4 million) yearly, with EBITDAR at $137.2 million (€127.6 million), a strong rise from $44.7 million (€41.5 million) in the first quarter of 2023.
Driving factors??
The increase in operating revenues was primarily driven by higher gaming volumes, increased hotel occupancy, and restaurant covers across the Macau properties.
Total casino revenue for the group, including non-Asian operations, improved by 46.2 percent yearly, totalling $1.12 billion (€1.11 billion), while non-casino revenue increased by 12.9 percent, reaching $741.44 million (€689.79 million). Company-wide revenue surged to $1.86 billion (€1.73 billion), up 30.9 percent yearly.
Strong occupancy rates??
Wynn Macau maintained exceptional occupancy rates, with the Cotai property at 98.8 percent and the peninsula property at 99.4 percent, reflecting a significant increase compared to the previous year.
Overall financial performance??
The group’s net income witnessed a substantial increase, reaching $144.2 million (€134.15 million), compared to $12.3 million (€11.4 million) in the same period of last year. Property EBITDAR rose to $654.5 million (€608.9 million), with gains across Wynn Macau, Cotai, and Las Vegas, despite a decrease in Encore Boston Harbor.
Wynn Macau’s exceptional performance in the first quarter of 2024 underscores its strong position in the gaming industry, driven by robust revenue growth and enhanced profitability across its properties.??
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