Monarch Casino & Resort (MCRI) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday

Monarch Casino & Resort (NASDAQ:MCRI) will likely be issuing its Q1 2026 results after the market closes on Tuesday, April 21st. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $1.15 per share and revenue of $128.49 million for the quarter. Investors can check the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET.

Monarch Casino & Resort (NASDAQ:MCRI) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The company reported $1.25 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.37 by ($0.12). The business had revenue of $140.00 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $139.39 million. Monarch Casino & Resort had a return on equity of 18.68% and a net margin of 18.60%.Monarch Casino & Resort’s quarterly revenue was up 4.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.22 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect Monarch Casino & Resort to post $5 EPS for the current fiscal year and $5 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Monarch Casino & Resort Stock Up 2.1%

Monarch Casino & Resort stock opened at $100.05 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $1.77 billion, a PE ratio of 18.43 and a beta of 1.30. Monarch Casino & Resort has a 52-week low of $73.68 and a 52-week high of $113.88. The company’s 50 day moving average is $97.16 and its two-hundred day moving average is $95.84.

Monarch Casino & Resort Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 16th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 2nd were issued a dividend of $0.30 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.2%. Monarch Casino & Resort’s dividend payout ratio is 22.10%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on MCRI shares. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Monarch Casino & Resort in a report on Monday, December 29th. Zacks Research lowered shares of Monarch Casino & Resort from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 6th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on shares of Monarch Casino & Resort from $93.00 to $97.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $112.00 target price on shares of Monarch Casino & Resort in a report on Wednesday, December 24th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $100.60.

Insider Activity at Monarch Casino & Resort

In other Monarch Casino & Resort news, CEO John Farahi sold 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $99.00, for a total value of $198,000.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 536,304 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $53,094,096. This represents a 0.37% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this link. Corporate insiders own 25.52% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Monarch Casino & Resort

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Mariner LLC increased its position in shares of Monarch Casino & Resort by 6.5% in the 3rd quarter. Mariner LLC now owns 2,493 shares of the company’s stock valued at $264,000 after purchasing an additional 152 shares during the last quarter. Vident Advisory LLC grew its position in shares of Monarch Casino & Resort by 3.5% in the 2nd quarter. Vident Advisory LLC now owns 5,566 shares of the company’s stock valued at $481,000 after buying an additional 186 shares during the last quarter. Panagora Asset Management Inc. grew its position in shares of Monarch Casino & Resort by 6.0% in the 4th quarter. Panagora Asset Management Inc. now owns 3,490 shares of the company’s stock valued at $334,000 after buying an additional 198 shares during the last quarter. Swiss National Bank grew its position in shares of Monarch Casino & Resort by 1.2% in the 3rd quarter. Swiss National Bank now owns 25,011 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,647,000 after buying an additional 300 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Osaic Holdings Inc. grew its position in shares of Monarch Casino & Resort by 210.0% in the 2nd quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 465 shares of the company’s stock valued at $40,000 after buying an additional 315 shares during the last quarter. 62.37% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.