TLDR
- MGM Resorts stock climbed 5.79% to close at $37.62 on February 26, marking its third consecutive session with positive gains
- 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
- 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 dropped sharply to $206M from $747M
MGM Resorts International delivered a strong Thursday performance, climbing 5.79% to close at $37.62. This marked the third consecutive trading day of positive momentum for the casino and resort operator.
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The broader market presented a mixed picture for the day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average registered a modest gain of 0.03%, closing at 49,499.20, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.54% to end at 6,908.86.
Trading activity for MGM shares was notably robust, with volume reaching 7.3 million shares—well above the 50-day moving average of 4.6 million. This heightened volume signals increased attention from market participants.
Despite the recent gains, MGM shares remain below their yearly peak. The stock finished the session 6.32% shy of its 52-week high of $40.16, recorded on August 28th.
Among gaming industry peers, Caesars Entertainment posted the strongest performance, jumping 19.11% to $24.74. Las Vegas Sands climbed 1.60% to $55.95, while DraftKings gained 2.40% to reach $23.49.
Full-Year 2025 Financial Results
MGM reported consolidated net revenues of $17.5bn for fiscal year 2025, marking a 2% increase compared to the previous year.
However, net income showed significant weakness—falling to $206M from $747M in the prior fiscal year.
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA came in at $2.4bn, up 1% on an annual basis.
The company’s Las Vegas Strip properties encountered challenges during the year. Revenue for this segment declined 4% to $8.4bn, while adjusted EBITDAR fell 8% to $2.9bn.
Meanwhile, MGM China demonstrated robust performance, generating revenue growth of 11% to reach $4.5bn. Segment adjusted EBITDAR for the region also rose 11% to $1.2bn.
Responsible Gaming Investment
Alongside its market performance, MGM Resorts and BetMGM announced a $1M commitment to responsible gaming programs.
The funding package includes $450,000 in combined contributions to the International Centre for Responsible Gaming, which will support a three-year research project focused on sports betting behaviors and player patterns.
The companies will also distribute more than $850,000 to state and national organizations working on problem gambling prevention and treatment programs.
MGM will continue its role as a founding sponsor of the annual Nevada Council on Problem Gambling Conference.
During March—recognized as Problem Gambling Awareness Month—both companies plan to amplify responsible gaming messaging across their casino properties, sportsbook facilities, and digital platforms through their GameSense program.
This spring, MGM Resorts plans to launch a new campaign called ‘Earn More. Play Smart,’ which will integrate its rewards program with responsible gaming education materials.
Stephen Martino, MGM’s chief compliance officer, said investing in research “will ultimately help us support our patrons, communities, and industry.”
MGM shares ended Thursday’s trading at $37.62, reflecting a 5.79% increase for the day.
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