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Wynn reported second-quarter revenue of $1.86 billion, beating the $1.83 billion analysts expected. Profits were particularly strong, with adjusted earnings of $1.24 per share coming in well ahead of the $0.99 expected. This was driven by a record-breaking May in Las Vegas and continued recovery in Macau.

For a long-term owner, the most important takeaway is that the core business is producing plenty of cash. The company generated $568 million in property EBITDAR, a measure of resort-level profit before corporate expenses and taxes. This steady cash flow is vital because it allows Wynn to pay down its $10.5 billion debt pile while building its next major resort in the Middle East.

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Source: 8-K filing

Key highlights

• Macau operations driving growth: Wynn Palace revenue rose 21.1% to $653.4 million, driven by a lucky streak in the mass market where the house kept 29.7% of money played compared to 22.3% a year ago. This performance in Macau helped offset slightly lower earnings in other regions.
• Las Vegas earnings dip: Core earnings in Las Vegas fell 8.3% to $215.2 million even though more people visited in May. Higher operating costs pulled profits down from the $234.8 million the company cleared in the same period last year.
• Rising debt levels: Total debt rose to $10.72 billion from $10.52 billion last quarter, as the company continues to fund major global construction. While the company holds $1.57 billion in cash, the growing debt balance increases the amount of money needed to cover interest payments.
• United Arab Emirates opening date: The company expects its new resort on Al Marjan Island to open to guests in September 2027. Wynn has now contributed a total of $1.06 billion to this project, including $48.1 million sent during this most recent quarter.
• Shareholder returns and buybacks: Wynn spent $75.0 million to buy back 741,098 shares at an average price of $101.20 and kept its quarterly dividend at $0.25 per share. These moves return cash to owners, though the company still has $326.1 million in remaining authority to buy back more stock.

Our take: A healthy quarter that shows the power of the Macau recovery. While the house winning more at the tables in Macau boosted the results, the rising debt to $10.72 billion is worth watching. This performance keeps the long term case on track while the company builds toward its 2027 Dubai opening.