Monarch Casino & Resort

MCRI

Market cap $1.74B

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FSUN, MCRI, CCL, PAX and NTRS have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on February 13, 2026.

Monarch Casino (MCRI) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Monarch Casino (MCRI) remains a 'Buy' with a $100–$105 valuation range, reflecting strong fundamentals and optionality despite a recent EPS miss. MCRI's core casino business delivered 5.4% revenue growth and expanding EBIT margins, while hotel headwinds were minor and offset by robust FCF and buybacks. With $96.5 million cash, no long-term debt, and board-approved buybacks, MCRI offers over 10% total return potential including dividends.

Although the revenue and EPS for Monarch Casino (MCRI) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended December 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Monarch Casino (MCRI) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.25 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.37 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.36 per share a year ago.

RENO, Nev., Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRI) (“Monarch” or “the Company”) today reported record operating results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, as summarized below: ($ in thousands, except per share data and percentages)   Three Months Ended December 31,   Twelve Months Ended December 31,   2025   2024   Increase   2025   2024   Increase Net revenue $140,003   $134,513   4.1 %   $545,125   $522,186   4.4 %                         Net income 22,944(1)   4,211( 2 )   444.9 %   101,392(1)   72,769( 2 )   39.3 %                         Adjusted EBITDA( 3 ) $51,805   $47,280   9.6 %   $199,073   $180,394   10.4 %                         Basic EPS $1.27   $0.23   452.2 %   $5.55   $3.91   41.9 % Diluted EPS $1.25(1)   $0.22( 2 )   468.2 %   $5.43( 1 )   $3.84( 2 )   41.4 %                             (1)   For the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025 Net income was negatively impacted by $7.0 million and $8.2 million, respectively, resulting in a Diluted EPS impact of $0.30 and $0.36, respectively, from the following: $2.75 million, or $0.12 per diluted EPS, from accrued interest expense relating to the principal judgment on the litigation between the Company and Monarch Black Hawk's general contractor, PCL Construction Services, Inc.; $0.4 million, or $0.01 per diluted EPS for the quarter and $1.6 million, or $0.07 per diluted EPS for the year, from higher legal and consulting costs relating to the litigation with Monarch Black Hawk's general contractor PCL Construction Services, Inc. and the Company's ongoing appeal of the related judgment; $3.9 million, or $0.17 per diluted EPS, from accrual for other litigation expenses. (2)   In the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024 Net Income and Diluted EPS were negatively impacted by $27.6 million, or $1.14 per diluted EPS, of accrued loss relating to the principal judgment on the litigation between the Company and the Monarch Black Hawk's general contractor, PCL Construction Services, Inc.(3)   Definitions, disclosures and reconciliations of non-GAAP financial information are included later in the release.

RENO, Nev., Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRI) announced today that it will release its 2025 fourth quarter financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

Monarch Casino & Resort (MCRI) remains a top regional casino play, maintaining a 'Buy' rating despite a modest revenue miss and slower growth. MCRI's properties in Reno and Black Hawk continue to outperform peers, with strong market share gains and resilient margins across segments. FCF surged to $53.5 million as renovation capex tapered; significant cash reserves and shareholder returns position MCRI for buybacks or further expansion.

For Monarch Casino & Resort, family ownership is still a big plus. MCRI's properties remain among the most glittering gems of the sector. And the company still has a super bright future.