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MCRI Stock Forecast: Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 4 Nov 2026
$113
−0.66% on the day

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $124 — +9.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 89 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$2.0B
Ticker Nerd rank
89/ 100
Median analyst target
$124
Analysts covering
6
Revenue$142.6M+4.2% y/y
Operating income$38.6M
Net income$32.5M
Free cash flow$25.6M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+0.8%
1M
−3.8%
YTD
+19.2%
1Y
+27.3%
From 52W high
−15.3%
From 52W low
+27.7%
$89
$134
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

MCRI stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 3 Nov 2026
89/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Quality
97
Volatility
93
Issuance
88
Value
85
Momentum
72
Accruals
67
Growth
64
Revisions
39
Size
34

Quality (97): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.

Revisions (39): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.

Size (34): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

MCRI stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on MCRI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$90$100$110$120$130$140$150Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26MCRIHigh $144Median $124Low $114

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says6 analysts
1 Buy5 Hold0 Sell
Low $114Median $124High $144

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +9.6% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
28 Oct 2026StifelMaintainsHold$128 → $123
7 Oct 2026MacquarieMaintainsNeutral—
7 Oct 2026MacquarieMaintainsNeutral$128 → $125
17 Aug 2026MacquarieMaintainsNeutral$125 → $128
17 Aug 2026MacquarieMaintainsNeutral—
21 July 2026StifelMaintainsHold—
21 July 2026StifelMaintainsHold$102 → $128
21 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
21 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$116 → $114
20 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$125 → $144
20 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
14 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
14 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$99 → $116
19 May 2026MacquarieMaintainsNeutral—
22 Apr 2026MacquarieMaintainsNeutral—
22 Apr 2026StifelMaintainsHold—
22 Apr 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
22 Apr 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
16 Apr 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
5 Feb 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

MCRI vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. returned +27.3% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

MCRI vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130140150Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26MCRIS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

MCRI analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+2.7%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (MCRI) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
18.1×

Cheaper than 40% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.6×

Cheaper than 33% of US stocks

Price / book
3.5×

Cheaper than 26% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
9.6×

Cheaper than 39% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
2.4%

Higher than 33% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
1.4%

Higher than 38% of US stocks

Gross margin
55.7%

Higher than 68% of US stocks

Operating margin
28.4%

Higher than 86% of US stocks

Net margin
20.3%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
20.4%

Higher than 81% of US stocks

Return on assets
13.0%

Higher than 96% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.1%

Higher than 71% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (MCRI) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. has a market value of $2.0B and an enterprise value of $1.9B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $562.0M. The latest quarter grew 2.4% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $114.6M, a 20.4% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $6.24.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $154.3M.

  • Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. spent $70.2M on share buybacks and $21.6M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 17.9M.

  • Trailing P/E: 18.1×; forward P/E: 16.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.05%, paying out 19% of earnings.

  • Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. employs 2,740 people — $205K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 3 Nov 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

MCRI vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelResorts & Casinos
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
MCRIMonarch Casino & Resort, Inc.$2.0B89
PENNPENN Entertainment, Inc.$2.3B66
HGVHilton Grand Vacations, Inc.$3.2B82
VACMarriott Vacations Worldwide Corp.$4.1B71
RRRRed Rock Resorts, Inc.$5.4B40
MTNVail Resorts, Inc.$5.5B62
BYDBoyd Gaming Corp.$5.6B44

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest MCRI news & analysis

Monarch Casino (MCRI) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 27 Oct 2026negative

Monarch Casino reported quarterly earnings of $1.76 per share, below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.91. Earnings were $1.69 per share a year earlier.

Why it matters — MCRI watchers may note that earnings missed the consensus estimate while exceeding the year-ago per-share figure.

Monarch Casino & Resort Reports Record Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

GlobeNewsWire · 27 Oct 2026positive

Monarch Casino & Resort reported record third-quarter 2026 net revenue of $146.3 million and adjusted EBITDA of $56.0 million. Net income was $32.0 million, and diluted EPS was $1.76.

Why it matters — The quarterly results show year-over-year increases in revenue, adjusted EBITDA, net income and diluted EPS.

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa Earns Eight Gold Awards in 2026 Best of Sierra Nevada

GlobeNewsWire · 1 Oct 2026positive

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, a Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. property, received eight Gold awards in the 2026 Best of Sierra Nevada, voted by community members, across categories including hotel, restaurant, and casino offerings. It also earned additional Silver and Bronze recognitions across gaming, hotel, dining and spa.

Why it matters — Recognition of Atlanta as Northern Nevada's premier gaming, dining and hospitality destination reflects positively on the quality of a key MCRI asset and its appeal to both visitors and locals.

Monarch Casino & Resort: What I'm Watching Ahead Of Q3

Seeking Alpha · 28 Sept 2026positive

Ahead of its third-quarter report, Monarch Casino & Resort was reiterated with a Buy rating, supported by strong EBITDA and free cash flow from its Atlantis and Black Hawk properties. Texas Capital also initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $147/share upside target, aligning with the author's long-term valuation of $140–$150. The article cites Reno tourism momentum and infrastructure upgrades as supportive for Atlantis, while Black Hawk shows strong adjusted gross revenue growth and high visitation.

Why it matters — The reiteration of a Buy rating and fresh Buy initiation highlight continued analyst confidence in MCRI's cash flow generation and growth momentum across its two properties ahead of its quarterly results.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about MCRI stock

What is the MCRI stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $124, with estimates ranging from $114 to $144. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is MCRI stock a buy right now?

Of the 6 analysts covering Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. 89 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank MCRI?

As at 3 Nov 2026, Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. ranks 89 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (97 of 100).

Will MCRI stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +9.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. 89 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the MCRI stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for MCRI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $114 to $144 over the next 12 months.

How has MCRI stock performed over the past year?

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. returned +27.3% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. do?

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. is a regional gaming and hospitality company that owns and operates the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada, and the Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk in Black Hawk, Colorado.

What is the latest news on MCRI?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 27 Oct 2026): "Monarch Casino (MCRI) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates". Monarch Casino reported quarterly earnings of $1.76 per share, below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.91. Earnings were $1.69 per share a year earlier.

Company

About Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. is a regional gaming and hospitality company that owns and operates the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada, and the Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk in Black Hawk, Colorado. The company focuses on integrated resort experiences that combine casino gaming with hotel accommodations, dining, spa services, and event amenities. Its properties serve travelers and leisure guests seeking full-service resort destinations, with operations centered on lodging, food and beverage, and gaming entertainment. Monarch Casino & Resort plays a notable role in the U.S. regional casino market by concentrating on two core resort assets and a guest experience built around casino operations, hospitality services, and destination leisure offerings.

CEO Mr. John Farahi · 2,740 employees · United States · https://www.monarchcasino.com