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Red Rock Resorts Q4 Earnings & Revenues Surpass Estimates

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Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (RRR - Free Report) reported fourth-quarter 2024 results, with earnings and revenues beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The top line increased year over year, while the bottom line declined from the prior-year quarter’s figure.

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RRR’s Q4 Earnings & Revenues

In the quarter under review, adjusted earnings per share (EPS) came in at 76 cents, outpacing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 42 cents. In the prior-year quarter, it recorded an adjusted EPS of 95 cents.

Red Rock Resorts, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

Red Rock Resorts, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

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Quarterly revenues of $495.7 million surpassed the consensus mark of $490 million by 1.3%. The top line rose 7.1% on a year-over-year basis. Strong customer engagement and increased visitation at Durango Casino Resort contributed to revenue growth, with the property continuing to ramp up and attract new customers. Additionally, robust spending per visit across the company's gaming database, strong contributions from hotel and food and beverage segments, and disciplined cost management added to the positives.

Las Vegas Operations

During the fourth quarter of 2024, revenues from Las Vegas operations totaled $492.6 million, up 7.2% from $459.4 million reported in the prior-year quarter. Our projection was $485.1 million.

Adjusted EBITDA was $223.9 million, up 1.6% year over year. Our estimate for the metric was $201.3 million.

Operating Highlights

During the fourth quarter, selling, general and administrative expenses came in at $107.1 million, compared with $96.7 million reported in the prior-year quarter. Our model estimated the metric at $113 million.

Net income during the quarter came in at $87.7 million, compared with $108.9 million reported in the prior-year quarter. Our model estimated the metric at $58.3 million.

Adjusted EBITDA in the third quarter came in at $202.4 million compared with $201.3 million reported in the prior-year quarter. Our model estimated the metric at $182.7 million.

Other Financial Details

As of Dec. 31, 2024, RRR had cash and cash equivalents of $164.4 million compared with $117.5 million as of Sept. 30, 2024. Outstanding debt at the fourth-quarter end was $3.4 billion, compared with $3.5 billion reported in the previous quarter.

2024 Highlights

Total revenues in 2024 came in at $1.94 billion compared with $1.72 billion in 2023.

Net income in 2024 came in at $291.3 million compared with $337.8 million in 2023.

In 2024, diluted EPS came in at $2.53 compared with $2.94 reported in the previous year.

RRR’s Zacks Rank

Red Rock Resorts currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here.

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