Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (MCRI) - Stock Analysis
Last updated: Jul 20, 2026
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Fresh breakout backed by 2026-04-21 Q1 results showing record quarterly revenue, net income up 38.9% YoY, adjusted EBITDA up 19.0%, and an EPS beat, with shares closing at a new 21-day high.
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Valuation Metrics
Fundamental Analysis
Key Financial Insights: ⢠Cash Flow ⢠Low Leverage ⢠Tight Liquidity MCRI remains highly profitable with strong cash generation and low leverage, but its persistently tight working capital is the main near-term risk despite a supported valuation.
Price Behavior
Key Price Behavior Insights: ⢠Support holding ⢠Rally resistance ⢠Lower highs Support Level: $122-$123 Resistance Level: $126-$127 Over the last month, MCRI has pulled back from its late-June peak, with $122-$123 holding as support but $126-$127 capping rallies and making a reclaim of $127-$130 the key bullish signal.
Sentiment & News
Key News Insights: ⢠Operating momentum ⢠Valuation caution ⢠Earnings catalyst MCRI shows steady operating momentum and a strong balance sheet, but valuation is limiting upside as investors await the July 20 Q2 earnings release for the next catalyst.
AI Summary
MCRI now looks more like a high-quality, cash-generative casino operator than a cheap cyclical, but the recent rerating means investors are paying for continued clean execution and strong operating leverage rather than buying a discounted setup. The key risk is multiple compression if Reno/Black Hawk momentum slows or margins soften, especially with thin working-capital liquidity and limited margin of safety.
Description
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. owns and operates two destination resort casinos: the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada, and Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk in Colorado. As of December 31, 2021, the Reno property comprised roughly 61,000 sq ft of gaming space, about 818 rooms, extensive meeting and spa facilities and a full complement of slot machines, table games and a sportsbook; the Black Hawk property offered around 60,000 sq ft of gaming space, roughly 516 rooms, dining and entertainment venues, a spa and substantial parking capacity. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Reno.
Idea History
| Date | Close | Ticker | Company | Summary | Status | P/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24 | May 1 | MCRI | Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. | Fresh breakout backed by 2026-04-21 Q1 results showing record quarterly revenue, net income up 38.9% YoY, adjusted EBITDA up 19.0%, and an EPS beat, with shares closing at a new 21-day high. | Closed | +2.3% |