Record Financial Performance — Las Vegas Operations
Las Vegas operations set new fourth-quarter records for net revenue and adjusted EBITDA (Q4 net revenue $505M, +2.5% YoY; Q4 adjusted EBITDA $231M, +3.2% YoY) and delivered the strongest full-year performance on record (FY net revenue just under $2.0B, +2.9% YoY; FY adjusted EBITDA $915.9M, +4.2% YoY). This marked the ninth consecutive record quarter for both net revenue and adjusted EBITDA and the fifth consecutive year of record adjusted EBITDA.
Consolidated Results and Margin Expansion
Consolidated Q4 net revenue $511.8M (+3.2% YoY) and consolidated Q4 adjusted EBITDA $213.0M (+5.4% YoY). Q4 adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 41.7% (+84 bps YoY). Full-year consolidated net revenue ~$2.0B (+3.7% YoY) and full-year consolidated adjusted EBITDA $848.6M (+6.6% YoY) with FY consolidated adjusted EBITDA margin 42.2% (+114 bps YoY).
Strong Profitability Metrics — High Margins
Las Vegas full-year adjusted EBITDA margin was 46.2% (+56 bps YoY) and Q4 Las Vegas adjusted EBITDA margin was 45.8% (+32 bps YoY), demonstrating continued high-margin operations and operating discipline.
Robust Free Cash Flow and Capital Returns
Q4 operating free cash flow conversion was 62% of adjusted EBITDA, generating $131.5M ($1.25 per share). Full-year operating cash flow conversion was 55% of adjusted EBITDA, producing $466.3M ($4.44 per share). Returned ~$296.9M to shareholders in 2025 via dividends and share repurchases; repurchased ~880,000 shares at an average price of $54.67; Board declared a $1.00 special dividend and a $0.26 regular dividend.
Deleveraging and Balance Sheet Progress
Cash and cash equivalents of $142.5M and total principal debt of $3.4B resulted in net debt of ~$3.3B. Net debt to EBITDA was 3.87x at quarter-end, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of deleveraging.
Active and Strategic Capital Deployment
Invested $78.9M in Q4 (approximately $64.2M investment capital and $14.7M maintenance) and $319M for full-year 2025 (approx. $227M investment, $92M maintenance). 2026 capex guidance of $375–$425M (investment $275–$300M; maintenance $100–$125M) to support Durango, Sunset Station, and Green Valley Ranch projects.
Durango Expansion and Pipeline Growth
Completed a Durango expansion Dec 15 (25,000+ sq ft new casino space and ~2,000 parking spaces). Broke ground Jan 5 on next phase: expand podium by ~275,000 sq ft, add ~400 slot machines and 'Android gaming', 36-lane bowling, luxury movie theaters, new restaurants and entertainment (Moonshine Flats). Project cost estimated at ~$385M; ~18 months construction expected.
North Fork Project On Track and Financed
North Fork construction progressing well and remains on track for an early Q4 2026 opening. Total all-in project cost ~ $750M and is fully financed; Red Rock's outstanding note balance due to tribe ~$77.9M. Company does not expect a recent California court ruling on a separate tribal matter to impede opening.
Operational Strength Across Segments
Gaming posted the highest fourth-quarter revenue and profitability in company history; non-gaming segments (hotel and F&B) achieved near-record or record revenue and profitability. Carded slot play, regional and national customers, and higher-limit product drove performance, and group & catering showed near‑record results (adjusted for rooms offline).
Employer Recognition
Station Casinos recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers for 2026, highlighting strengths in workplace culture and team engagement.