MGM Resorts International · MGM · FY2025 Q1 · Calendar Q2 2025

MGM Resorts: BetMGM Turnaround, Strong Las Vegas Demand, Expansion Plans

The supplied analysis supports a constructive operating narrative: BetMGM improved, Las Vegas luxury demand remained resilient and international projects expanded the growth pipeline. The case is balanced by rising capex, regulatory uncertainty and execution risk; reported actuals and prior-quarter analysis were not available for a fuller comparison.

Reported After market closeNYSEConsumer Cyclical $7.36B market cap
70quality score

Earnings scorecard

Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS — Consensus $0.54
EPS surprise — Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue — Consensus $4.29B
Revenue surprise — Reported versus consensus

Market reaction

event-close to next-session close
Stock move -1.9% Event window
SPY move +0.7% Same window
Abnormal move -2.6% Stock minus SPY
Volume 1.6× Versus trailing sessions
Subsequent drift +2.6% Up to 20 sessions
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What changed

The analysis highlights a BetMGM turnaround, a Brazil launch, new Macau villas, a live dealer rollout and continued progress toward the Japan project. It also identifies the pending New York license and higher potential development costs as important areas to monitor.

Guidance delta

Management guidance sentiment was maintained; the supplied analysis cites a $150–$200 million 2025 EBITDA enhancement plan.

Key takeaways

  • BetMGM showed an earnings turnaround, with $22 million of EBITDA and 68% sports betting revenue growth cited in the analysis.
  • Luxury hotel demand in Las Vegas remained strong, supported by the Marriott partnership.
  • International expansion advanced through Brazil, Macau and the Japan integrated-resort project.
  • Management maintained its EBITDA enhancement plan while continuing share repurchases and funding expansion.

Management priorities

  • Continue the EBITDA enhancement plan targeting $150–$200 million in 2025.
  • Roll out the live dealer platform from the MGM Grand.
  • Expand BetMGM marketing in Brazil and broaden iGaming offerings.
  • Advance the Japan integrated resort toward a 2030 opening.
  • Submit the New York gaming license application and pursue additional licenses.
  • Maintain the authorized share repurchase program.

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Earnings History

Estimate Beat Miss Match
MGM EPS earnings history estimate and actual scatter chart 9 reported fiscal quarters and 3 future estimate-only quarters. Q1 '24 estimate $0.56 Q1 '24 actual $0.74, beat Q2 '24 estimate $0.66 Q2 '24 actual $0.86, beat Q3 '24 estimate $0.61 Q3 '24 actual $0.54, miss Q2 '25 estimate $0.58 Q2 '25 actual $0.79, beat Q3 '25 estimate $0.37 Q3 '25 actual $0.24, miss Q4 '25 estimate $0.64 Q4 '25 actual $1.60, beat Q1 '26 estimate $0.50 Q1 '26 actual $0.49, match Q2 '26 estimate $0.56 Q2 '26 actual $0.59, beat Q3 '26 estimate $0.14 Q4 '26 estimate $0.47 Q1 '27 estimate $0.62
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Analyst Consensus ?

ConsensusHold37 ratings
Bullish1951.4%
Neutral1745.9%
Bearish12.7%

Analyst 52W Price Targets

$29.27Previous close
$30Low
$49.85Average
$76High

Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted previous close from FN2's market snapshot as of Oct 12, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.

Firm-level rating actions

FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.

FirmRatingPrior ratingActionDate
Barclays Equal Weight Equal WeightMaintainOct 9, 2026
Susquehanna Positive PositiveMaintainOct 8, 2026
Macquarie Outperform OutperformMaintainOct 7, 2026
Mizuho Outperform OutperformMaintainSep 24, 2026
UBS Neutral NeutralMaintainSep 11, 2026
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Named analyst price targets

Upside is calculated against the persisted previous close $29.27. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.

FirmAnalyst52W targetPrice when postedUpsideDate
SusquehannaAnalyst unavailable$41$30 +40.1%Oct 8, 2026
Mizuho SecuritiesBen Chaiken$55$37.85 +87.9%Sep 24, 2026
Argus ResearchJohn Staszak$55$43.64 +87.9%Aug 17, 2026
SusquehannaAnalyst unavailable$53$46.2 +81.1%Jul 29, 2026
Goldman SachsLizzie Dove$43$46.57 +46.9%Jul 15, 2026
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Company context

Snapshot as of publication

MGM Resorts International, through its various divisions, manages and possesses casino, lodging, and entertainment complexes across the United States and Macau. The company's operations are segmented into three main areas: Las Vegas Strip Resorts, Regional Operations, and MGM China. Its resort properties offer a comprehensive suite of amenities including gaming facilities, accommodation, convention spaces, dining options, entertainment venues, retail outlets, and more.…

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Sources

  1. Earnings call transcript and parsed analysis · 2026-05-11T10:29:34.698584+00:00
  2. FN2 earnings calendar · 2025-04-16T00:02:45.914612+00:00
  3. Polygon adjusted daily market bars · 2026-10-12T09:30:41.374346+00:00
  4. Financial Modeling Prep analyst price-target consensus and quote snapshot · 2026-10-12T09:30:41.371655+00:00

Methodology

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Analyst target low, average, and high values are derived at request time from each named analyst's latest persisted FMP target. The current-price marker comes from FN2's persisted market snapshot. They are sell-side estimates, not an FN2 valuation or recommendation.

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By FN2 Research · Updated · As of 2026-10-12. For educational purposes only; not investment advice.