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Investing.com - Citi downgraded Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) from Buy to Neutral on Wednesday, while simultaneously raising its price target to $114.00 from $108.00. The stock, which has surged 36.81% over the past six months, is currently trading near its 52-week high of $111.57. According to InvestingPro data, the stock is currently fairly valued based on its proprietary Fair Value model.
The downgrade comes as Citi projects that Macau’s 8% gaming revenue growth in the second quarter of 2025 may translate to just 3% year-over-year industry EBITDA growth, indicating margin pressure despite top-line expansion.
Citi attributes the lower EBITDA growth relative to gaming revenue to an unfavorable revenue mix, noting that well-publicized concerts attracted both Premium Mass players and direct VIP players, with the latter segment typically generating lower margins.
The bank expects greater-than-anticipated VIP growth will likely drive industry EBITDA margins down by approximately 60 basis points, affecting Wynn’s Macau operations.
Despite the downgrade for Wynn Resorts, Citi expressed encouragement that Macau is generating positive growth in both gaming revenue and potentially EBITDA, noting that player appetite for gaming remained strong despite geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties.
In other recent news, Wynn Resorts has been the focus of multiple analyst evaluations and strategic financial decisions. The company disclosed an amendment to its existing credit agreement, extending the maturity date to June 12, 2030, and adding $500 million in revolving commitments, enhancing its financial flexibility. Analysts have also weighed in on Wynn Resorts’ prospects. Goldman Sachs initiated coverage with a Buy rating, citing the upcoming Wynn Al Marjan project as a key growth driver. JPMorgan also rated Wynn Resorts as overweight, highlighting its capital return strategy through dividends from Macau operations and share repurchases. Stifel adjusted its price target to $113, maintaining a Buy rating while noting challenges in Macau but confidence in domestic markets. BofA Securities upgraded the stock rating to Buy, with a price target of $100, emphasizing the significance of the UAE expansion on future valuations. These developments reflect a period of strategic positioning and investor interest in Wynn Resorts.
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