CLSA released a research report stating that Macau's total gross gaming revenue in February increased by 4.5% year-on-year to MOP 20.6 billion, surpassing the market consensus which had been revised down to 1% growth. Although gaming revenue data from February 16 to 18 was relatively soft, the figures for the entire month indicated strong demand toward the end, with average daily gross gaming revenue reaching MOP 1.053 billion from February 23 to 28.
The report suggests that this points to a solid start for March, with expectations of a 9.7% year-on-year increase to MOP 21.6 billion, equivalent to an average daily gross gaming revenue of MOP 696 million. CLSA's forecast for March is 3% lower than the market consensus. The report also noted that Macau's gaming sector is currently trading at 10.1 times the projected 2026 enterprise value to EBITDA, with GALAXY ENT and MGM CHINA remaining the top picks in the industry.