Monarch Casino & Resort

MCRI

Market cap $2.12B

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Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (MCRI) is looking like an interesting pick from a technical perspective, as the company reached a key level of support. Recently, MCRI's 50-day simple moving average crossed above its 200-day simple moving average, known as a "golden cross.

Monarch Casino has delivered a ~58% return in under two years, outperforming peers with robust organic growth and margin expansion. MCRI reported Q1 revenue up nearly 9% to $136.6M and EBITDA margin of 36.5%, both exceeding historical averages and indicating pricing power. With strong FCF, no long-term debt, and M&A optionality, MCRI trades at a premium FCF yield (~6.7%) versus peers, justifying prior bullishness.

Monarch Casino (MCRI) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.52 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.15 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.05 per share a year ago.

RENO, Nev., April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRI) (“Monarch” or “the Company”) today reported operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, as summarized below: ($ in thousands, except per share data and percentages)     Three Months Ended March 31,         2026     2025 Increase Net revenue   $ 136,550   $ 125,394 8.9% Net income   $ 27,592   $ 19,864 38.9% Adjusted EBITDA(1)   $ 48,951   $ 41,131 19.0%             Basic EPS   $ 1.55   $ 1.08 43.5% Diluted EPS   $ 1.52   $ 1.05 44.8%                 (1)   Definitions, disclosures and reconciliations of non-GAAP financial information are included later in the release. CEO Comment John Farahi, Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Monarch, commented: “Monarch delivered record first quarter financial results.

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.'s slot change program surpasses $1M in donations, with guests giving daily to support impactful nonprofit organizations.