Red Rock Resorts, Inc. RRR reported mixed first-quarter 2024 results, with earnings beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate and revenues missing the same. The top line increased year over year, while the bottom line declined from the prior-year quarter’s figure. Following the results, the company’s shares fell 4.3% during the after-hour trading session on May 7.
Earnings & Revenues
In the quarter under review, adjusted earnings per share (EPS) came in at 68 cents, outpacing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 50 cents. In the prior-year quarter, it recorded an adjusted EPS of 75 cents.
Quarterly revenues of $488.9 million missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $489 million. The top line rose 12.7% on a year-over-year basis. The upside was backed by strong visitation and play in local, regional and national segments. Also, strong spend per visit (on the majority of card-to-play options) added to the positives.
Red Rock Resorts, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Las Vegas Operations
During first-quarter 2024, revenues from Las Vegas operations totaled $485.6 million, up 12.9% from $430 million in the prior-year quarter. Our projection was $481 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $229.8 million, up 7.3% year over year.
Operating Highlights
During the first quarter, selling, general and administrative expenses came in at $104.8 million compared with $92.5 million reported in the prior-year quarter. Our model estimated the metric at $105.5 million.
Net income during the quarter came in at $78.4 million compared with $85.5 million reported in the prior-year quarter. Our model estimated the metric at $87.1 million.
Adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter came in at $209.1 million compared with $194.2 million reported in the prior-year quarter. Our model estimated the metric at $212.1 million.
Other Financial Details
As of Mar 31, 2024, Red Rock Resorts had cash and cash equivalents of $129.7 million compared with $137.6 million as of Dec 31, 2023.
Outstanding debt at the first-quarter end was $3.5 billion compared with $3.4 billion in the preceding quarter.
Zacks Rank
Red Rock Resorts currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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