Monarch Casino & Resort Reports Record Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

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Declares Cash Dividend of $0.30 per Share Payable on September 15, 2026 RENO, Nev., July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRI) ("Monarch" or "the Company") today reported operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, as summarized below: ($ in thousands, except per share data and percentages) (1) For the three months ended June 30, 2026 Net income and Diluted EPS were positively impacted by $2.4 million, or $0.13 per diluted EPS, from excess tax benefit on stock options compensation, resulting in a lower effective tax rate (17.4% in the second quarter of 2026 and 23.5% in the second quarter of 2025);(2) For the six months ended June 30, 2026 Net income and Diluted EPS were positively impacted by $2.6 million, or $0.14 per diluted EPS, from excess tax benefit on stock options compensation, resulting in a lower effective tax rate (19.7% in the first six months of 2026 and 23.1% in the first six months of 2025);(3) Definitions, disclosures and reconciliations of non-GAAP financial information are included later in the release. CEO CommentJohn Farahi, Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Monarch, commented: "Monarch delivered record second-quarter financial results. Second quarter net revenue increased 4.2% year-over-year reflecting growth in casino, F&B and hotel revenue. Adjusted EBITDA grew 3.3% compared to the same period last year. The second-quarter 2026 adjusted EBITDA margin remained near record levels at 37.2%, inclusive of a rise in employee benefit expenses, compared to 37.5% in Q2 2025. The second quarter revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth highlights our ability to drive sustained growth from our two properties. "We continue to focus on excellence by delivering exceptional product and service to our guests, while maintaining operational efficiency. We remain committed to ongoing capital investments that enhance both properties and set the standard for luxury casino resorts in Northern Nevada and Colorado. "Monarch's strong operating results and positive trends allows us to continue to return capital to stockholders. In the second quarter of 2026, we returned $5.4 million to stockholders through our quarterly cash dividend. At the same time, we increased our cash position by $18.1 million." Summary of 2026 Second Quarter Operating ResultsIn the second quarter of 2026, the Company gen...

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