TLDR
- MGM Resorts shares climbed 5.79% to reach $37.62 during the February 26 trading session, continuing a three-day upward trajectory
- Daily trading volume reached 7.3M shares, significantly exceeding the 50-day average of 4.6M
- The stock finished the session 6.32% beneath its 52-week peak of $40.16
- The company and its BetMGM division announced $1M in funding for responsible gaming programs, with $450K allocated to sports betting research
- Annual 2025 revenue totaled $17.5bn, representing a 2% increase, while net income decreased substantially to $206M from $747M
MGM Resorts International delivered an impressive Thursday performance, climbing 5.79% to settle at $37.62. The advance marked the third successive session of positive momentum for the casino operator.
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Broader market indices showed divergent performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average inched higher by 0.03% to 49,499.20, whereas the S&P 500 declined 0.54% to close at 6,908.86.
Share volume registered at 7.3 million, substantially exceeding the 50-day moving average of 4.6 million. This represents a significant uptick in investor interest.
MGM continues trading below its recent peak. The shares finished 6.32% under the 52-week high of $40.16, which was established on August 28th.
Within the gaming sector, Caesars Entertainment delivered the most dramatic move, soaring 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 Results
MGM disclosed consolidated net revenue of $17.5bn for the full year 2025, representing a 2% year-over-year gain.
Net income, conversely, experienced a significant decline — tumbling to $206M compared to $747M in the prior year.
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA totaled $2.4bn, reflecting a modest 1% year-over-year improvement.
The Las Vegas Strip division encountered headwinds, posting revenue that declined 4% to $8.4bn, while adjusted EBITDAR contracted 8% to $2.9bn.
MGM China emerged as the standout performer, delivering revenue growth of 11% to $4.5bn, with segment adjusted EBITDAR climbing 11% to $1.2bn.
Gaming Responsibility Investment
Beyond market activity, MGM Resorts alongside BetMGM revealed a combined $1M investment in responsible gaming initiatives.
This allocation features $450,000 jointly directed to the International Centre for Responsible Gaming to support a three-year research initiative examining sports wagering patterns and player conduct.
The organizations will additionally allocate over $850,000 to state and national entities dedicated to problem gambling prevention and intervention services.
MGM will maintain its sponsorship of the annual Nevada Council on Problem Gambling Conference in its capacity as a founding member.
Throughout March — designated as Problem Gambling Awareness Month — both companies will enhance responsible gaming communications across physical casino properties, sportsbook locations, and digital channels through the GameSense initiative.
This spring, MGM Resorts intends to introduce a new initiative titled ‘Earn More. Play Smart’, integrating its loyalty rewards program with responsible gaming 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’s trading at $37.62, posting a 5.79% single-day gain.
