Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (MCRI)

Over the past six months, Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (MCRI) stock has increased by 18.29%, and year-to-date, it has risen by 33.89%. Key events impacting the stock include analyst ratings, with upgrades and downgrades from Wall Street Zen, Zacks Research, Wells Fargo & Company, Weiss Ratings, and Stifel Nicolaus. Insider trading activity involved sales and purchases of shares by CEO John Farahi and Director Craig F. Sullivan, as well as a decrease in position by MQS Management LLC. Litigation with PCL Construction Services, Inc. resulted in adjustments to financial results and a loss on litigation. The board announced a dividend of $0.30 per share in October 2025.

The hotel and casino industry is generally sensitive to economic cycles, seasonality, and events affecting travel. While specific seasonality data for Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. was not detailed, the company's focus on high-end markets and reinvestment in properties suggests a strategy to attract guests consistently. The diverse range of amenities aims to appeal to a broad customer base throughout the year.

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector, specifically the Resorts & Casinos industry, delivering gaming, hotel, and dining experiences. Its offerings include casino games, hotel accommodations, diverse dining options, spas, fitness centers, and entertainment venues, along with customer loyalty programs.

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. primarily operates two flagship properties: Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada, featuring casino space, guest rooms and suites, food outlets, and a health spa and salon; and Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk in Black Hawk, Colorado, including casino space, slot machines, table games, and a live poker room. The company also owns land parcels adjacent to the Atlantis and an industrial warehouse between Denver, Colorado, and Monarch Black Hawk.

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. maintains a strong brand reputation, particularly for its Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, praised for exceptional service and recognized as a top hotel spa and gaming destination. The Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk is also positioned as a premier destination. While litigation with PCL Construction Services, Inc. impacted financials, there is no explicit information suggesting it harmed brand reputation among customers.

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (MCRI) ownership is a mix of institutional shareholders, insiders, and individual investors. Approximately 64.44% of the company is owned by institutional shareholders, and 66.30% by Monarch Casino & Resort insiders. Major individual shareholders include John Farahi, Ben Farahi, and Bob Farahi. Major institutional shareholders include BlackRock, Inc., Vanguard Group Inc., Davenport & Co LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co, State Street Corp, American Century Companies Inc, and Geode Capital Management LLC.