Quick Overview
- MGM shares advanced 5.79% to reach $37.62 on February 26, extending a three-day winning streak
- Volume surged to 7.3M shares, significantly exceeding the 50-day average of 4.6M
- The stock finished 6.32% under its 52-week peak of $40.16
- MGM alongside BetMGM pledged $1M toward responsible gaming programs, with $450K designated for sports wagering research
- Annual 2025 revenue totaled $17.5bn, representing a 2% increase, while net income declined substantially to $206M from $747M
MGM Resorts International delivered a robust performance on Thursday, climbing 5.79% to settle at $37.62. This marked the third straight session of positive momentum for the gaming giant.
MGM Resorts International, MGM
Broader market indices showed divergent performance. The Dow Jones inched forward 0.03% to 49,499.20, while the S&P 500 retreated 0.54% to 6,908.86.
Shares changed hands at 7.3 million, substantially surpassing the 50-day average of 4.6 million. This represents a meaningful uptick in investor interest.
MGM remains some distance from recent peaks. The shares concluded trading 6.32% beneath their 52-week high of $40.16, which occurred on August 28th.
Competitors in the gaming sector showed varied results. Caesars Entertainment delivered the standout performance, jumping 19.11% to $24.74. Las Vegas Sands advanced 1.60% to $55.95, while DraftKings gained 2.40% to $23.49.
Annual 2025 Financial Performance
MGM disclosed consolidated net revenue of $17.5bn for 2025, representing a 2% increase compared to the prior year.
Net income experienced a significant contraction — declining to $206M from $747M in 2024.
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA reached $2.4bn, reflecting a 1% year-over-year improvement.
The Las Vegas Strip division faced headwinds, with revenue declining 4% to $8.4bn and adjusted EBITDAR falling 8% to $2.9bn.
MGM China emerged as the performance leader, posting revenue growth of 11% to $4.5bn and segment adjusted EBITDAR increasing 11% to $1.2bn.
Responsible Gaming Investment
Beyond market activity, MGM Resorts alongside BetMGM unveiled a combined $1M investment in responsible gaming initiatives.
This includes $450,000 allocated jointly to the International Centre for Responsible Gaming to support a three-year research initiative examining sports wagering and player behavior patterns.
The organizations will additionally direct over $850,000 to state and national groups dedicated to problem gambling prevention and treatment services.
MGM will maintain its sponsorship of the annual Nevada Council on Problem Gambling Conference in its role as a founding member.
Throughout March — designated as Problem Gambling Awareness Month — the companies will expand responsible gaming communications across casino properties, sportsbooks, and online platforms through the GameSense programme.
This spring, MGM Resorts intends to introduce a new initiative titled ‘Earn More. Play Smart’, integrating its rewards programme with responsible play education.
Stephen Martino, MGM’s chief compliance officer, said investing in research “will ultimately help us support our patrons, communities, and industry.”
MGM concluded Thursday trading at $37.62, registering a 5.79% gain for the session.
