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WYNN shareholders still concerned about Macau woes February 06, 2012 8:43 PM by Ray Poirier

Wynn Resorts Ltd. (WYNN) shareholders might have been impressed with the company’s fourth quarter financial results but not enough to overcome concerns the company’s Macau revenues may be affected by a projected economic slowdown and the loss of market share.

Revenues for the fourth quarter rose 9 percent to $1.34 billion while earnings shot up to $190.5 million or $1.52 per share. Last year, earnings were reported as $114.2 million or 0.91 per share.

Included in the profit was an income tax gain of about $31 million resulting from money that was taken back after having been put in a reserve.

For the entire fiscal year of 2011, the company had earnings of $613.4 million or $4.88 per share on revenue of $5.27 billion. In 2010, the company had revenues of $4.18 billion and income of $160.1 million or $1.29 per share.

Analysts have warned an expected slowdown in the Chinese economy, especially during the first part of the year, could have a major effect on Macau’s gaming numbers.

Since reporting its financial results, WYNN shares have fallen substantially, from about $120 per share just prior to the announcement to Monday’s closing of $112.83.

 

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