Monarch Casino & Resort (MCRI) – Investment Analysts’ Recent Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for Monarch Casino & Resort (NASDAQ: MCRI):

• 4/25/2026 – Monarch Casino & Resort was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “buy”.
• 4/22/2026 – Monarch Casino & Resort had its price target raised by Wells Fargo & Company from $97.00 to $99.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 4/22/2026 – Monarch Casino & Resort had its price target raised by Stifel Nicolaus from $97.00 to $102.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
• 4/22/2026 – Monarch Casino & Resort had its price target raised by Truist Financial Corporation from $120.00 to $125.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 4/16/2026 – Monarch Casino & Resort had its price target raised by Wells Fargo & Company from $93.00 to $97.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 4/6/2026 – Monarch Casino & Resort was downgraded by Zacks Research from “strong-buy” to “hold”.

Monarch Casino & Resort Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 1st will be given a $0.30 dividend. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 1st. Monarch Casino & Resort’s dividend payout ratio is presently 20.34%.

Insider Transactions at Monarch Casino & Resort

In other Monarch Casino & Resort news, CEO John Farahi sold 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $99.00, for a total value of $198,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 536,304 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $53,094,096. This represents a 0.37% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 26.34% of the company’s stock.

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc is a publicly traded owner and operator of an integrated casino resort in Reno, Nevada. The company’s flagship property, the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, features a full-service casino floor with table games, slot machines, and sports betting, complemented by a diverse portfolio of amenities. Guests can choose from over 800 rooms and suites, dine at multiple on-site restaurants and bars, unwind at the full-service spa and salon, or enjoy live entertainment in the property’s showroom.

Monarch’s revenue streams are diversified across gaming operations, hotel accommodations, food and beverage services, and convention and meeting facilities.