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Get filing alertsMonarch Casino reports record Q2 revenue of $142.6M, up 4.2%; declares $0.30 dividend
Filed July 21, 2026 · Period ending July 20, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Q2 2026 net revenue rose 4.2% YoY to $142.6M, driven by casino (up 2.5%), food & beverage (up 3.1%), and hotel (up 13.0%). Net income increased 20.4% to $32.5M and diluted EPS grew 23.6% to $1.78.
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Declared quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share, payable September 15, 2026 to shareholders of record September 1, 2026, continuing the $1.20 annual dividend program subject to quarterly board review.
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Ended Q2 with in cash and no debt drawn on credit facility. Increased cash by $18.1M during the quarter while returning $5.4M to shareholders through dividends. Management evaluating M&A opportunities.
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Recorded $1.1M in Q2 ($2.2M YTD) for principal judgment on construction litigation related to ongoing disputes with PCL Construction Services over Black Hawk property, including a judgment under appeal.
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Q2 net income benefited by $2.4M ($0.13 per diluted share) from excess tax benefits on stock option compensation, reducing effective tax rate to 17.4% from 23.5% in prior-year quarter.
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Summary
Monarch Casino delivered record second-quarter results with net revenue climbing 4.2% year-over-year to $142.6 million and net income surging 20.4% to $32.5 million. The revenue growth was broad-based across casino operations, food and beverage, and hotel segments, with hotel revenue posting the strongest gain at 13.0%.
Diluted earnings per share rose 23.6% to $1.78, aided by a $0.13 benefit from stock option tax treatment that lowered the effective tax rate to 17.4%. The company declared its quarterly $0.30 per share dividend, maintaining the $1.20 annual payout subject to ongoing board review. Monarch's balance sheet remains strong with in cash and no borrowings against its credit facility.
The company grew its cash position by $18.1 million during the quarter while returning $5.4 million to shareholders through dividends. Management indicated it is evaluating M&A opportunities to drive long-term value. The quarter included a $1.1 million charge related to a construction litigation judgment involving the Black Hawk property, part of an ongoing dispute with PCL Construction Services that includes a judgment currently under appeal.
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Event · Exhibit 99.1
Monarch Casino reported record Q2 2026 results with net revenue up 4.2% to $142.6M, net income up 20.4%, and declared a $0.30/share dividend.
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Net revenue $142,597 $136,914 4.2 % $279,147 $262,308 6.4 %
Net income(1) (2) 32,523 27,008 20.4 % 60,115 46,872 28.3 %
Adjusted EBITDA(3) $52,999 $51,289 3.3 % $101,950 $92,420 10.3 %
Basic EPS $1.82 $1.47 23.8 % $3.37 $2.55 32.2 %
Diluted EPS(1) (2) $1.78 $1.44 23.6 % $3.30 $2.50 32.0 %
Monarch Casino reported record second quarter 2026 results. Net revenue increased 4.2% year-over-year to $142.6 million, driven by growth in casino (up 2.5%), food and beverage (up 3.1%), and hotel revenue (up 13.0%). Net income rose 20.4% to $32.5 million, and diluted EPS increased 23.6% to $1.78. Adjusted EBITDA grew 3.3% to $53.0 million with a margin of 37.2%.
Event · Item 8.01 — Other Events
Item 8.01 — Other Events filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On July 20, 2026, the Company announced a cash dividend of $0.30 per share of its outstanding common stock, payable on September 15, 2026, to stockholders of record on September 1, 2026.
Monarch Casino declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share. Shareholders who own stock as of the September 1, 2026 record date will receive payment on September 15, 2026.
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