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<Research>M Stanley Cuts TPs for Casino Stocks on Weakened Outlook, Downgrades GALAXY ENT/ WYNN MACAU to Equalweight
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Morgan Stanley has released a report predicting that Macau casino stocks will underperform the market in the short term.

In Morgan Stanley's estimate, Macau's 2026 GGR will grow by 6%, and the EBITDA will only increase by 2%, missing market expectations and weakening YoY. The growth slowdown is expected to be caused by the base effect impacting the 2H26 GGR, along with persistent softness in base mass.

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Morgan Stanley has downgraded its industry view from Attractive to In-Line, projecting the YoY growth in GGR to slow from May and the EBITDA to log negative growth in 2Q26 and 3Q26. It favors SANDS CHINA (01928.HK) and Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO.US).

Stocks | Ratings | Target Prices (HKD)
SANDS CHINA LTD (01928.HK) | Overweight | 22 -> 18.5
GALAXY ENT (00027.HK) | Overweight -> Equalweight | 44 -> 39
MGM CHINA (02282.HK) | Equalweight | 15 -> 13.2
Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO.US) | Overweight | USD8.5 -> USD6.3
WYNN MACAU (01128.HK) | Overweight -> Equalweight | 6.6 -> 5.9
SJM HOLDINGS (00880.HK) | Underweight | 2.2 -> 2
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