Monarch Casino & Resort (NASDAQ:MCRI) Price Target Raised to $93.00 at Wells Fargo & Company

Monarch Casino & Resort (NASDAQ:MCRI) had its price target hoisted by Wells Fargo & Company from $92.00 to $93.00 in a research note published on Thursday,Benzinga reports. They currently have an equal weight rating on the stock.

MCRI has been the topic of a number of other reports. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $112.00 price target on shares of Monarch Casino & Resort in a research report on Wednesday, December 24th. Wall Street Zen cut Monarch Casino & Resort from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, November 1st. Stifel Nicolaus raised their target price on shares of Monarch Casino & Resort from $92.00 to $97.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Monarch Casino & Resort in a report on Monday, December 29th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Monarch Casino & Resort presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $99.80.

Monarch Casino & Resort Stock Performance

Shares of Monarch Casino & Resort stock opened at $95.49 on Thursday. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $94.84 and its 200-day simple moving average is $97.85. Monarch Casino & Resort has a 1 year low of $69.99 and a 1 year high of $113.88. The firm has a market cap of $1.74 billion, a PE ratio of 17.59 and a beta of 1.34.

Monarch Casino & Resort (NASDAQ:MCRI) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The company reported $1.25 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.37 by ($0.12). Monarch Casino & Resort had a return on equity of 18.62% and a net margin of 18.60%.The firm had revenue of $140.00 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $139.39 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.22 EPS. Monarch Casino & Resort’s revenue was up 4.1% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts predict that Monarch Casino & Resort will post 5.13 earnings per share for the current year.

Monarch Casino & Resort Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 16th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be given a $0.30 dividend. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. Monarch Casino & Resort’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 21.66%.

Insider Activity

In related news, CEO John Farahi sold 1,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $100.63, for a total value of $100,630.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 553,110 shares in the company, valued at approximately $55,659,459.30. This represents a 0.18% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 25.52% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of MCRI. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its position in Monarch Casino & Resort by 0.6% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 1,030,396 shares of the company’s stock valued at $98,609,000 after purchasing an additional 5,667 shares during the last quarter. American Century Companies Inc. increased its stake in Monarch Casino & Resort by 4.3% during the 3rd quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 491,400 shares of the company’s stock worth $52,010,000 after acquiring an additional 20,328 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Monarch Casino & Resort by 20.0% during the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 391,868 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,877,000 after acquiring an additional 65,272 shares during the period. Tributary Capital Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Monarch Casino & Resort by 57.8% during the 3rd quarter. Tributary Capital Management LLC now owns 389,306 shares of the company’s stock valued at $41,204,000 after acquiring an additional 142,621 shares during the period. Finally, Qube Research & Technologies Ltd grew its holdings in shares of Monarch Casino & Resort by 77.1% during the 3rd quarter. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd now owns 188,498 shares of the company’s stock worth $19,951,000 after purchasing an additional 82,035 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 62.37% of the company’s stock.

Monarch Casino & Resort News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Monarch Casino & Resort this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Record Q4 and full‑year operating results — Monarch reported Q4 net revenue of $140.0M (+4.1% y/y) and full‑year net revenue of $545.1M (+4.4%). Adjusted EBITDA rose ~9.6% for Q4 and ~10.4% for the year; full‑year net income and EPS were materially higher year over year. The release highlights improving underlying operating performance despite some one‑time/legal items. Monarch Casino & Resort Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly dividend declared — The board approved a $0.30 per‑share quarterly dividend (ex‑dividend and record dates in March; pay date March 16). The payout increases the stock’s cash‑return profile with an annualized yield of about 1.3%, supporting income‑oriented investor interest.
• Neutral Sentiment: Sales roughly in line with estimates — Multiple outlets noted Q4 revenue came in essentially in line with consensus, indicating top‑line execution met expectations even as the EPS outcome diverged. Monarch posts Q4 CY2025 sales in line with estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary and metric breakdowns — Analysts and outlets ran deeper takes comparing key metrics versus estimates and prior year results; these pieces provide nuance but do not materially change the investment thesis on their own. Monarch Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: EPS missed consensus — Reported Q4 EPS of $1.25 missed the consensus ~$1.37, which is weighing on sentiment despite strong underlying results; coverage pieces flagged the miss. Monarch Casino (MCRI) Q4 Earnings Lag Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst target and rating highlight limited upside — Wells Fargo nudged its price target to $93 and maintained an “equal weight” rating (target implies downside to current levels), signaling cautious analyst sentiment on near‑term upside. BenzingaTickerreport
• Negative Sentiment: Ongoing litigation and accruals remain a drag — The company disclosed litigation‑related accruals and higher legal/consulting costs that reduced reported EPS; these items are a continuing downside risk and could keep volatility elevated. Monarch Q4 Press Release (PDF)

About Monarch Casino & Resort

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc is a publicly traded owner and operator of an integrated casino resort in Reno, Nevada. The company’s flagship property, the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, features a full-service casino floor with table games, slot machines, and sports betting, complemented by a diverse portfolio of amenities. Guests can choose from over 800 rooms and suites, dine at multiple on-site restaurants and bars, unwind at the full-service spa and salon, or enjoy live entertainment in the property’s showroom.

Monarch’s revenue streams are diversified across gaming operations, hotel accommodations, food and beverage services, and convention and meeting facilities.