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Sunstone Hotel Investors vs Monarch Casino & Resort: SHO and MCRI compared
Sunstone Hotel Investors is the larger company: $234M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $146M for Monarch Casino & Resort (Q3 2026). Monarch Casino & Resort is growing faster (+2% against +2% a year earlier). Monarch Casino & Resort is more profitable, with an operating margin of 28.2% against 17.6%.
Where the money goes: SHO and MCRI
Sunstone Hotel Investors (SHO) · Q3 2026
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Q3 2026: revenue $234M (+2% year over year), operating margin 17.6%, net earnings $38.5M, operating cash flow $53.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Monarch Casino & Resort (MCRI) · Q3 2026
Monarch Casino & Resort, Q3 2026: revenue $146M (+2% year over year), operating margin 28.2%, net earnings $32.0M, operating cash flow $50.8M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Sunstone Hotel Investors (SHO) | Monarch Casino & Resort (MCRI) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $234M | $146M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +2% | +2% |
| Gross margin | — | 28.2% |
| Operating margin | 17.6% | 28.2% |
| Net earnings | $38.5M | $32.0M |
| Net margin | 16.5% | 21.9% |
| Operating cash flow | $53.7M | $50.8M |
| Free cash flow | $30.5M | $41.9M |
Where the revenue comes from
Sunstone Hotel Investors
- Occupancy: $140M (60%)
- Food and Beverage: $68.6M (29%)
- Hotel Other: $25.1M (11%)
Monarch Casino & Resort
- Casino: $82.8M (57%)
- Food and beverage: $34.3M (23%)
- Hotel: $22.7M (16%)
- Other: $6.5M (4%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Sunstone Hotel Investors or Monarch Casino & Resort?
Sunstone Hotel Investors is the larger company: $234M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $146M for Monarch Casino & Resort (Q3 2026).
Is Sunstone Hotel Investors or Monarch Casino & Resort growing faster?
Monarch Casino & Resort is growing faster (+2% against +2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Sunstone Hotel Investors or Monarch Casino & Resort?
Monarch Casino & Resort is more profitable, with an operating margin of 28.2% against 17.6%.
More: Sunstone Hotel Investors earnings · how Sunstone Hotel Investors makes money · Monarch Casino & Resort earnings · how Monarch Casino & Resort makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.