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    Sam Ghafir

    Senior Analyst at Macquarie Group

    Sam Ghafir is a Senior Analyst at Macquarie Group specializing in coverage of the U.S. consumer and retail sectors, focusing on companies such as Walmart, Target, Costco, and Dollar General. Renowned for his thorough research and data-driven recommendations, Ghafir has maintained a strong performance record, with a TipRanks analyst ranking in the top 15% due to a consistent success rate above 60% and average annualized returns exceeding 9%. He began his equity research career at Barclays in 2012 before joining Macquarie Group in 2018, steadily advancing through associate and VP roles before reaching his current senior analyst position. Ghafir holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 86/87 licenses and is recognized for his strategic insights and sharp forecasting ability in the retail investment landscape.

    Sam Ghafir's questions to GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT (GDEN) leadership

    Sam Ghafir's questions to GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT (GDEN) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Sam Ghafir from Macquarie Group asked for the growth outlook for the second half of the year and inquired about the company's strategy to mitigate depressed pricing and rates on the Las Vegas Strip.

    Answer

    Chairman & CEO Blake Sartini expressed a positive outlook for the local properties and taverns but noted uncertainty for The Strat's room rates despite improving demand. President & CFO Charles Protell added that the company is aggressively managing costs, such as curtailing midweek restaurant hours, and highlighted that 75% of the company's EBITDA is currently flat to growing year-over-year. Sartini also mentioned that The Strat is well-positioned from a cost standpoint for when revenue growth returns.

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