US stock market · May 7, 2024 0

<Research>G Sachs Elevates MGM CHINA (02282.HK) TP to $16.5 as 1Q Results Beat

MGM CHINA (02282.HK)  +1.080 (+7.759%)    Short selling $5.60M; Ratio 2.758%   's 1Q24 results beat expectations, Goldman Sachs released a research report saying. Property EBITDA rose 14% QoQ to $2.5 billion toward the high-end of the market's consensus range.

After adjusting for lower VIP win rate, EBITDA would reach $2.67 billion, up 22% QoQ, thanks to lower daily operating expenses. The Group's overall GGR market share increased by 0.8 ppts QoQ to 17.2%.

Taking into account the Group's YTD GGR and market share trends, Goldman Sachs adjusted its FY2024-FY2026 EBITDA forecasts by 11-14%, and elevated its target price from $14.4 to $16.5, with rating at Neutral.

Goldman Sachs also expected GALAXY ENT (00027.HK)  +1.400 (+3.867%)    Short selling $27.55M; Ratio 5.020%   , SJM HOLDINGS (00880.HK)  +0.070 (+2.381%)    Short selling $1.69M; Ratio 9.701%   and Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (MLCO.US)      to perform better, all of which rated Buy.
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