TLDR
- MGM Resorts shares advanced 5.79% to $37.62 during Wednesday’s session, extending a three-day winning streak
- Daily volume reached 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
- The company and BetMGM announced a combined $1M investment in responsible gaming programs, with $450K allocated to sports betting research
- Annual 2025 revenue totaled $17.5bn, representing a 2% increase, while net income declined substantially to $206M from $747M
MGM Resorts International posted impressive gains during Thursday’s trading, climbing 5.79% to settle at $37.62. The performance marked the third straight session of positive momentum for the casino operator.
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Broader market indices showed divergent paths. The Dow Jones Industrial Average inched higher by 0.03% to 49,499.20, whereas the S&P 500 retreated 0.54% to 6,908.86.
Share volume registered at 7.3 million, substantially exceeding the 50-day average of 4.6 million. The elevated activity signals heightened investor interest.
MGM remains below recent highs. The shares concluded trading 6.32% beneath the 52-week peak of $40.16, established on August 28th.
Within the gaming sector, Caesars Entertainment led the pack with a remarkable 19.11% surge to $24.74. Las Vegas Sands added 1.60% to finish at $55.95, while DraftKings gained 2.40% to $23.49.
Annual 2025 Financial Performance
MGM disclosed consolidated net revenue of $17.5bn for the full year 2025, representing a 2% increase compared to the prior year.
Net income, conversely, experienced a significant decline — tumbling to $206M from $747M in 2024.
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA totaled $2.4bn, reflecting a 1% year-over-year improvement.
The Las Vegas Strip operations faced headwinds, with revenue declining 4% to $8.4bn and adjusted EBITDAR dropping 8% to $2.9bn.
MGM China delivered strong results, posting revenue growth of 11% to $4.5bn with segment adjusted EBITDAR similarly increasing 11% to $1.2bn.
Investment in Responsible Gaming Initiatives
Beyond financial results, MGM Resorts alongside BetMGM unveiled a total $1M investment dedicated to responsible gaming initiatives.
The commitment encompasses $450,000 jointly allocated to the International Centre for Responsible Gaming to finance a three-year research initiative examining sports wagering patterns and player behavior.
Additionally, the organizations will direct over $850,000 toward state and national entities dedicated to problem gambling prevention and treatment 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 intensify responsible gaming communications across physical casino locations, sportsbook venues, and online platforms through the GameSense initiative.
This spring season, MGM Resorts intends to introduce a fresh campaign 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 session at $37.62, posting a 5.79% daily gain.
