Consumer Discretionary
Resorts & Casinos
$9.21B
28K
Wynn Resorts, Limited designs, develops, and operates integrated resorts. The company operates through four segments: Wynn Palace, Wynn Macau, Las Vegas Operations, and Encore Boston Harbor. The Wynn Palace segment operates private gaming salons and sky casinos; a luxury hotel tower with suites, and villas, including a health club, spa, salon, and pool; food and beverage outlets; retail space; meeting and convention space; and performance lake and floral art displays. The Wynn Macau segment operates casino space with private gaming salons, sky casinos, and a poker room; a luxury hotel tower, that include health clubs, spas, a salon, and a pool; food and beverage outlets; retail space; meeting and convention space; and Chinese zodiac-inspired ceiling attractions. The Las Vegas Operations segment operates casino space with private gaming salons, a sky casino, a poker room, and a race and sports book; a luxury hotel tower with suites, and villas, including swimming pools, private cabanas, full-service spas and salons, and a wedding chapel; food and beverage outlets; meeting and convention space; retail space; and theaters, nightclubs, a beach club. The Encore Boston Harbor segment operates casino space with gaming areas, and a poker room; a luxury hotel tower including a spa and salon; food and beverage outlets and a nightclub; retail space; meeting and convention space; and a waterfront park, floral displays, and water shuttle service. Wynn Resorts, Limited was incorporated in 2002 and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Net income attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited decreased by 40.8% to $66.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, from $111.9 million in the prior year. Diluted EPS also fell by 29.7% to $0.64 from $0.91, primarily due to higher non-operating expenses.
Total operating revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2025, saw a slight increase of 0.3% to $1.738 billion. This was driven by a 4.3% increase in casino revenues, largely from Las Vegas Operations and Wynn Macau VIP, but offset by a 5.3% decrease in non-casino revenues, particularly rooms and food and beverage.
Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2025, decreased to $538.8 million from $667.9 million in the prior year. Concurrently, net cash used in investing activities increased to $456.0 million, primarily due to a rise in capital expenditures to $325.2 million from $191.3 million.
The Company contributed $109.4 million into Island 3 for the Wynn Al Marjan Island project during the six months ended June 30, 2025, bringing life-to-date contributions to $741.1 million. An estimated $600 million to $675 million in remaining equity is required for the project, which is expected to open in 2027.
Operating revenues for 'Entertainment, retail and other' decreased by $4.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to the closure of Wynn Interactive's digital sports betting and casino gaming business in the third quarter of 2024. This indicates a strategic exit from a non-core or underperforming segment.
In June 2025, the WRF Credit Facility Amendment extended maturity dates for term loan and revolving commitments to June 12, 2030, and allowed for an additional $500.0 million in incremental extended revolving commitments. Additionally, WM Cayman II Revolver capacity increased by $1.0 billion in July 2025 to $2.5 billion equivalent.
Interest expense, net, decreased by $20.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to a lower weighted average debt balance of $10.94 billion (down from $11.43 billion) and a reduced weighted average interest rate of 5.63% (down from 6.10%). This reflects effective management of debt obligations.
Adjusted Property EBITDAR at Wynn Palace decreased by 14.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, while Wynn Macau saw a slight increase of 0.6%. Las Vegas Operations and Encore Boston Harbor showed modest EBITDAR increases of 1.9% and 2.8% respectively, indicating varied performance by region.
General and administrative expenses increased by $16.1 million (6.1%) for the three months ended June 30, 2025, largely due to one-time 20th Anniversary celebrations and higher stock-based compensation expense. Total stock-based compensation expense rose by 78.4% to $28.8 million.
The Company incurred a foreign currency remeasurement loss of $36.2 million and a loss from change in derivatives fair value of $1.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. This contrasts sharply with gains in the prior year, highlighting increased exposure to market volatility.
Wynn Resorts has entered into a Completion Guarantee for a $2.4 billion delayed draw secured term loan facility for the Wynn Al Marjan Island project. This guarantee makes the Company irrevocably and unconditionally liable for project completion and certain financial obligations of the unconsolidated affiliate.
The 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' signed on July 4, 2025, includes broad tax reform provisions. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of these provisions on its financial position, results of operations, effective tax rate, and deferred tax assets for 2025 and future periods.
Las Vegas Operations reported a 14.5% increase in total casino revenues to $148.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, driven by higher table drop and slot machine handle. This suggests a robust competitive performance in the U.S. market.
Total Macau Operations revenues decreased by 7.1% to $1.749 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to lower VIP win percentage and mass market table games win. This indicates ongoing challenges or increased competition in the Macau market.
Room revenues decreased by $13.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to lower Average Daily Rate (ADR) at Macau Operations. Wynn Palace ADR declined by 26.6% to $232, and Wynn Macau ADR fell by 8.5% to $216, suggesting softer demand or competitive pricing pressures.
Pre-opening expenses increased significantly by 624.4% to $11.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $1.6 million in the prior year. This substantial rise is largely attributed to pre-opening costs associated with the Wynn Al Marjan Island project.
Depreciation and amortization expenses decreased by 13.3% to $152.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, from $176.4 million in the prior year. This reduction is primarily due to certain furniture, fixtures, and equipment assets at Encore Boston Harbor becoming fully depreciated.
General and administrative expenses increased by $16.1 million (6.1%) for the three months ended June 30, 2025, partly due to the one-time cost of the 20th Anniversary celebrations of Wynn Las Vegas. This event-specific spending temporarily inflated operational costs.
The decrease in 'Entertainment, retail and other' revenues by $4.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, is primarily due to the closure of Wynn Interactive's digital sports betting and casino gaming business. This indicates a strategic decision to discontinue a specific technological venture, likely due to underperformance or a shift in focus.
The Company incurred $325.2 million in capital expenditures for the six months ended June 30, 2025, related to enhancements at its properties and future development projects. While not explicitly R&D, these investments likely include technology upgrades and infrastructure for integrated resort offerings.
Wynn Resorts, Limited generates cash from royalty (including intellectual property license) and management agreements with its resorts. Fees payable by Wynn Macau SA to Wynn Resorts, Limited under its intellectual property license agreement are capped at $150.0 million for FY2025, highlighting IP as an ongoing revenue stream.
The Company repurchased 4,364,612 shares of common stock for an aggregate cost of $358.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025, significantly higher than $80.8 million in the prior year. This aggressive repurchase activity, with $454.9 million remaining authority, indicates management's belief in the company's valuation.
Capital expenditures increased to $325.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, from $191.3 million in the prior year. These investments are directed towards enhancements at existing properties and significant future development projects like Wynn Al Marjan Island, demonstrating a focus on long-term asset growth.
The Company paid a cash dividend of $0.25 per share in each of the quarters ended March 31, 2025, and June 30, 2025, and declared another $0.25 per share payable in August 2025. This consistency in dividend policy, totaling $88.3 million in 6M 2025, reflects a commitment to shareholder returns.
The 10-Q filing does not contain specific disclosures or material updates regarding environmental commitments, social responsibility initiatives, or changes in governance practices beyond standard operational controls. This suggests no new significant developments in ESG reporting for the period.
Management concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2025, providing reasonable assurance of timely and accurate financial reporting. There were no material changes in internal control over financial reporting during the quarter.
The general risk factors section mentions extensive regulation of the business, compliance costs, potential violations of anti-money laundering laws, and adherence to gaming laws. While not new, these highlight ongoing governance and compliance considerations for the company.
The Company recorded a foreign currency remeasurement loss of $36.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to a gain of $8.7 million in the prior year. This variability is driven by exchange rate fluctuations of the Macau pataca relative to the U.S. dollar, affecting Macau-related entities.
While Las Vegas Operations showed increased casino revenues (up 14.5% for 3M 2025), Macau Operations experienced overall revenue declines (down 7.1% for 6M 2025). This indicates a divergence in market recovery or demand across the Company's key geographic segments.
The weighted average interest rate on the Company's debt decreased from 6.10% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, to 5.63% for the same period in 2025. This favorable shift in interest rates contributed to a $20.0 million reduction in net interest expense.