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Melco Resorts remains a BUY despite 37% YTD drop and weak 2Q26 results due to World Cup impact

Analyst Insights
24 Sep 2026
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Bullish
Melco Resorts remains a BUY despite 37% YTD drop and weak 2Q26 results due to World Cup impact

Melco Resorts & Entertainment's stock has fallen 37% year-to-date and reported weaker-than-expected second quarter 2026 results, mainly due to headwinds from the World Cup. Despite this, the company is expected to gain market share in the second half of 2026, supported by the reopening of the REM hotel and anticipated peak visitation in October. The stock trades at a 6.5x forward EV/EBITDA, which is an 18% discount compared to peers, with stronger expected EBITDA growth. Risks include lower-than-expected demand in October, aggressive promotional spending, and costs related to ramping up REM operations that could affect margins.

Melco Resorts & Entertainment faces a 37% year-to-date stock decline amid expectations of strong seasonality ahead. For readers following the Consumer Cyclical sector, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Sep 24, 2026 18:51 WIB: out of 112 priced US stocks, 34 rose and 69 fell. Notable movers include FNKO at USD 5.62 with a 5.64% increase and 100% buy order activity, ATER at USD 0.67 up 5.51% with 59% buy orders, and RENT at USD 1.74 rising 2.35% with 39% buy orders.

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