Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (MLCO) Stock Price & Analysis
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (MLCO) closed at USD 3.73 on Friday, October 23, 2026, down 5.81% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 3.96; the Oct 23, 2026 session ranged USD 3.7–3.96 on volume of 3,269,087 shares. Market capitalization is $1.42B, with a 52-week range of USD 3.7–9.53 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 24, 2026 at 01:20 UTC.
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Key facts (MLCO)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold MLCO (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.23 on a 1–5 scale) (13 analysts), mean target USD 6.33 (range 4–8.5).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -52.4% vs S&P 500 +14.0%; 5Y -65.6% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD -0.01, revenue estimate $1.24B.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (MLCO)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold MLCO. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Hawkins | Southeastern Asset Management | 0.44% | $8.5M | Reduced -10.5% |
Analysts (MLCO)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.23 on a 1–5 scale), 13 analysts; mean target USD 6.33 (low 4, high 8.5).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | Susquehanna | Target lowered | Positive | $8 → $7 |
| 2026-08-12 | Susquehanna | Target lowered | Positive | $12 → $8 |
| 2026-07-16 | JP Morgan | Target lowered | Neutral | $6 → $5.7 |
| 2026-07-10 | CLSA | Upgrade | Hold → Outperform | $6.1 → $6 |
| 2026-07-10 | Citigroup | Target lowered | Buy | $10.5 → $9.4 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (MLCO)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -52.4% | -65.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.0% | +76.9% |
| Per year | -52.6% | -19.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 38.8% | 58.8% |
| Max drawdown | -57.8% (Dec 2025→Oct 2026) | -74.1% (Apr 2023→Oct 2026) |
MLCO suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 20-F)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Customer | Macau | “Since we derive a significant majority of our revenues from our Macau business and a significant number of our customers come from, and are expected to continue to come from, China, our results of operations and financial condition may be materially and adversely affected by significant regulatory developments in China.” |
| Partner | Belle | “In August 2022 and October 2022, we entered into amendment agreements to the Lease Agreement with Belle Corporation, under which the parties revised the rent payable (i) for the year ended December 31, 2022; and (ii) for the year ended December 31, 2022 through the year ending December 31, 2033, respectively, subject to adjustments based on the annual headline inflation and bonus rent pursuant to the terms thereof.” |
| Partner | ORIX CORP (IX) | “In Japan, a proposed project in Osaka was awarded to MGM Resorts International and its joint venture partner Orix Corporation which is currently scheduled to open in 2030.” |
Quoted from the company's 20-F filed Mar 13, 2026.
MLCO analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $-0.01 | $0.13 | -107.7% | $1.24B | 2 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.20 | $0.14 | +46.4% | $1.37B | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $0.40 | $0.57 | -29.6% | $5.17B | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $0.61 | $0.82 | -25.9% | $5.35B | 3 |
MLCO options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±14.6% (±$0.55) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 5, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 59.1% | ±14.6% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 57.9% | ±23.2% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 175 | 52.4% | ±29.8% |
30-day implied volatility 51.9% vs 36.6% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.03. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 24, 2026 at 01:20 UTC)
| Price | USD 3.73 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 5.81% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 3.96 |
| Open | USD 3.91 |
| Day Range | USD 3.7 – 3.96 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 3.7 – 9.53 |
| Volume | 3,269,087 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.42B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (MLCO)
Nexqual's technical model rates MLCO "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 126 daily candles, as of October 24, 2026 at 01:20 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 25.28 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 4.77) |
| MACD | -0.2 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (MLCO)
Wall Street analysts rate MLCO "Buy" based on 13 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 6.33 (range USD 4–8.5), per Nexqual as of October 24, 2026 at 01:20 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 13 |
| Mean Target | USD 6.33 |
| High Target | USD 8.5 |
| Low Target | USD 4 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 8 / 5 / 0 |
Earnings (MLCO)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -0.01 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.24B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.06 vs est 0.08 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.21 vs est 0.09 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.14 vs est 0.07 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.21 vs est 0.09 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 01:20 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (MLCO)
| Total Revenue | $5.22B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -5.70% |
| Gross Margin | +38.19% |
| Operating Margin | +10.21% |
| Profit Margin | +4.50% |
| Current Ratio | 1.01 |
| Total Cash | $912.89M |
| Total Debt | $7.31B |
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 01:20 UTC.
Financial Health Score (MLCO)
Nexqual rates Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 24, 2026 at 01:20 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +11% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 38%, operating 10% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $913M cash vs $7.31B debt |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — No data |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Ownership (MLCO)
| Insider Ownership | +7.38% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +29.78% |
| Shares Outstanding | 380.24M |
| Float | 139.36M |
| Short % of Float | +4.48% |
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 01:20 UTC.
Leadership (MLCO)
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited is led by Yau Lung Ho, Founder, Chairman & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 24, 2026 at 01:20 UTC.
| Founder, Chairman & CEO | Yau Lung Ho |
|---|---|
| President & Director | Evan Andrew Winkler |
| Executive VP & CFO | Geoffrey Stuart Davis C.F.A. |
| Executive Director of Corporate Communications | Chimmy Leung |
| Executive VP and Chief of Staff to Chairman & CEO | Akiko Takahashi |
Major Backers & Investors (MLCO)
Notable institutional backers of Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited include ARGA Investment Management, LP, Citadel, FIL LTD, according to Nexqual as of October 24, 2026 at 01:20 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| ARGA Investment Management, LP | 3.26% |
| Citadel | 3.05% |
| FIL LTD | 2.48% |
| Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 2.37% |
| JPMorgan | 1.51% |
| Shaw D.E. & Co., Inc. | 1.18% |
| WCM Investment Management, LLC | 0.98% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 0.87% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 2.4% |
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 01:20 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENN | PENN Entertainment, Inc. | USD 14.5 | ▼ 6.21% |
| MCRI | Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. | USD 112.68 | ▼ 0.72% |
| HGV | Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. | USD 35.89 | ▼ 3.21% |
| BALY | Bally's Corporation | USD 13.86 | ▲ 0.73% |
| VAC | Marriott Vacations Worldwide Co | USD 109.31 | ▼ 3.21% |
| RRR | Red Rock Resorts, Inc. | USD 49.61 | ▼ 1.63% |
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