TLDR
- MGM Resorts climbed 5.79% to close at $37.62 on February 26, marking its third consecutive positive trading session
- Trading volume hit 7.3 million shares, well above the 50-day average of 4.6 million shares
- Shares closed 6.32% below the 52-week high of $40.16 recorded in late August
- MGM Resorts and BetMGM committed $1M to responsible gaming initiatives, including $450K for sports betting behavior research
- Full-year 2025 revenue reached $17.5bn, up 2% year-over-year, though net income fell sharply to $206M from $747M
MGM Resorts International enjoyed a strong Thursday performance, climbing 5.79% to close at $37.62 per share. This marked the third consecutive trading day the stock posted gains.
MGM Resorts International, MGM
The broader market presented a mixed picture. While the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 0.03% to close at 49,499.20, the S&P 500 fell 0.54% to finish at 6,908.86.
Trading volume reached 7.3 million shares, significantly exceeding the 50-day average of 4.6 million shares. This surge in trading activity indicates heightened investor engagement.
MGM still trades below its recent high-water mark. The stock finished 6.32% below its 52-week peak of $40.16, set on August 28th.
Among gaming industry peers, Caesars Entertainment posted the strongest performance, jumping 19.11% to $24.74. Las Vegas Sands gained 1.60% to reach $55.95, while DraftKings climbed 2.40% to $23.49.
Full-Year 2025 Financial Results
MGM reported consolidated net revenue of $17.5bn for fiscal year 2025, marking a 2% increase from the previous year.
However, net income told a different story — falling dramatically to $206M from $747M in the prior fiscal year.
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA came in at $2.4bn, up 1% year-over-year.
The company’s Las Vegas Strip properties faced challenges during the period, with revenue declining 4% to $8.4bn and adjusted EBITDAR falling 8% to $2.9bn.
MGM China was a bright spot, generating revenue growth of 11% to reach $4.5bn, while segment adjusted EBITDAR also rose 11% to $1.2bn.
$1M Investment in Responsible Gaming Programs
Beyond financial performance, MGM Resorts and BetMGM announced a combined $1M commitment to responsible gaming programs.
This investment includes $450,000 in collaborative funding to the International Centre for Responsible Gaming, supporting a three-year research project focused on sports betting behavior and player habits.
The companies will also contribute more than $850,000 to state and national organizations focused on problem gambling prevention and treatment programs.
MGM will continue its founding member sponsorship of the annual Nevada Council on Problem Gambling Conference.
During March — recognized as Problem Gambling Awareness Month — both entities will enhance responsible gaming messaging across casino floors, sportsbooks, and digital platforms through their GameSense program.
This spring, MGM Resorts plans to launch a new campaign called ‘Earn More. Play Smart’, blending 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 finished Thursday trading at $37.62, posting a 5.79% gain for the session.
