MGM Resorts International · MGM · FY2025 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2025
MGM: Macau and BetMGM strength offset Las Vegas pressure
MGM's Q3 narrative was mixed: Las Vegas remained under pressure, but record Macau EBITDAR, cash-generative BetMGM operations and capital discipline support management's longer-term growth outlook. The key test is whether group and convention demand can stabilize Las Vegas while planned investments remain disciplined.
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What changed
Management highlighted a $546 million Northfield Park sale, quarterly BetMGM cash distributions beginning in Q4, a yen-denominated credit facility for MGM Osaka, and the decision to exit the New York commercial license project. The analysis also points to stronger Macau premium offerings and a raised guidance sentiment.
Guidance delta
Management's guidance sentiment was raised; the supplied analysis does not specify a numerical change.
Key takeaways
- Las Vegas remained pressured by lower occupancy and ADRs, while group and convention bookings showed signs of stabilization.
- BetMGM delivered record cash flow and is expected to begin returning capital to MGM Resorts.
- Macau posted record EBITDAR and introduced premium offerings including Alpha Gaming Club and Alpha Villas.
- The Northfield Park sale and New York project exit point to greater capital discipline.
- MGM continues to invest in Osaka, Marriott-driven room nights, digital expansion and an ARIA renovation.
Management priorities
- Support Las Vegas stabilization through group and convention demand.
- Expand BetMGM in Europe and Brazil while returning digital cash flow to shareholders.
- Develop premium Macau offerings and continue the MGM Osaka project.
- Maintain capital discipline, including potential share buybacks.
- Begin the ARIA room-renovation project slated for November 2026.
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Analyst 52W Price Targets
Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted current price from FN2's market snapshot as of Oct 4, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.
Firm-level rating actions
FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.
| Firm | Rating | Prior rating | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mizuho | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Macquarie | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Sep 24, 2026 |
| UBS | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Argus Research | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Susquehanna | Positive | Positive | Maintain | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Barclays | Equal Weight | Equal Weight | Maintain | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Equal Weight | Underweight | Upgrade | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Stifel | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Jun 15, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Jun 12, 2026 |
| CBRE | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | May 27, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | May 1, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | May 1, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Underweight | Underweight | Maintain | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Seaport Global | Neutral | Buy | Downgrade | Jul 22, 2025 |
| JMP Securities | Market Perform | Market Outperform | Downgrade | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Deutsche Bank | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Credit Suisse | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | May 2, 2023 |
| B of A Securities | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Bernstein | Outperform | Market Perform | Upgrade | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Goldman Sachs | Neutral | Sell | Upgrade | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Roth Capital | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Oct 30, 2020 |
| SunTrust Robinson Humphrey | Hold | Hold | Maintain | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Nomura | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Oct 3, 2019 |
| Bank of America | Neutral | Buy | Downgrade | Aug 2, 2019 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Hold | Hold | Maintain | Aug 3, 2018 |
| Argus | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | May 5, 2018 |
| CLSA | Outperform | Buy | Maintain | Mar 18, 2015 |
| Craig-Hallum | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Oct 9, 2014 |
| Argus Capital | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Sep 19, 2014 |
| Imperial Capital | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Nov 7, 2013 |
| Janney Montgomery Scott | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Jul 1, 2013 |
| Janney Capital | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Jul 1, 2013 |
| Sterne Agee | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | May 9, 2013 |
| RBC Capital | Outperform | Sector Perform | Upgrade | Feb 19, 2013 |
| ISI Group | Neutral | Buy | Downgrade | Jan 16, 2013 |
| Brean Capital | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Feb 21, 2012 |
Named analyst price targets
Upside is calculated against the persisted current price $30.48. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.
| Firm | Analyst | 52W target | Price when posted | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mizuho Securities | Ben Chaiken | $55 | $37.85 | +80.4% | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Argus Research | John Staszak | $55 | $43.64 | +80.4% | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Susquehanna | Analyst unavailable | $53 | $46.2 | +73.9% | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Lizzie Dove | $43 | $46.57 | +41.1% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $48 | $46.28 | +57.5% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Analyst unavailable | $48.3 | $46.4 | +58.5% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $48 | $47.1 | +57.5% | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Analyst unavailable | $49 | $48.97 | +60.8% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $49 | $48.97 | +60.8% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $50 | $48.12 | +64.0% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| CBRE | Analyst unavailable | $50 | $48.36 | +64.0% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Truist Financial | Barry Jonas | $55 | $38.45 | +80.4% | May 27, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Analyst unavailable | $44 | $38.94 | +44.4% | May 1, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Lizzie Dove | $38 | $38.7 | +24.7% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Truist Financial | Barry Jonas | $42 | $39.27 | +37.8% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $39 | $39.27 | +28.0% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Trey Bowers | $30 | $38.36 | -1.6% | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $35 | $37.89 | +14.8% | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $34 | $36.68 | +11.5% | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Steven Wieczynski | $50 | $35.91 | +64.0% | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Barclays | Brandt Montour | $37 | $36.28 | +21.4% | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Stephen Grambling | $33 | $35.41 | +8.3% | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Truist Financial | Analyst unavailable | $38 | $34.82 | +24.7% | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $38 | $36.84 | +24.7% | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Goldman Sachs | Lizzie Dove | $33 | $37.38 | +8.3% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Analyst unavailable | $45 | $30.9 | +47.6% | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $42 | $31.21 | +37.8% | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Goldman Sachs | Lizzie Dove | $31 | $31.21 | +1.7% | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Mizuho Securities | Ben Chaiken | $62 | $31.21 | +103.4% | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Steven Wieczynski | $47 | $32.67 | +54.2% | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Mizuho Securities | Analyst unavailable | $58 | $31.28 | +90.3% | Oct 13, 2025 |
| UBS | Robin Farley | $39 | $35.95 | +28.0% | Sep 11, 2025 |
| UBS | Robin Farley | $44 | $39.52 | +44.4% | Aug 28, 2025 |
| UBS | Robin Farley | $46 | $39.99 | +50.9% | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Morgan Stanley | Stephen Grambling | $38 | $37.93 | +24.7% | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Truist Financial | Barry Jonas | $45 | $30.77 | +47.6% | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Morgan Stanley | Stephen Grambling | $39 | $33.23 | +28.0% | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Jefferies | David Katz | $50 | $33.85 | +64.0% | Jan 3, 2025 |
| CFRA | Zachary Warring | $42 | $36.87 | +37.8% | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Citigroup | George Choi | $55 | $41.41 | +80.4% | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Deutsche Bank | Carlo Santarelli | $52 | $38.68 | +70.6% | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Morgan Stanley | Stephen Grambling | $43 | $36.29 | +41.1% | Sep 4, 2024 |
| BTIG | Clark Lampen | $52 | $42.33 | +70.6% | Jul 2, 2024 |
| JMP Securities | Jordan Bender | $58 | $41.04 | +90.3% | May 6, 2024 |
| Susquehanna | Joseph Stauff | $54 | $39.75 | +77.2% | May 2, 2024 |
| Deutsche Bank | Carlo Santarelli | $57 | $39.75 | +87.0% | May 2, 2024 |
| Seaport Global | Vitaly Umansky | $56 | $42.48 | +83.7% | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Jefferies | David Katz | $62 | $47.78 | +103.4% | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Truist Financial | Barry Jonas | $23.2 | $45.84 | -23.9% | Aug 3, 2023 |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $43 | $40.98 | +41.1% | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Truist Financial | Analyst unavailable | $50 | $37.08 | +64.0% | Dec 5, 2022 |
| Citigroup | Analyst unavailable | $58.5 | $31.06 | +91.9% | Sep 26, 2022 |
| Deutsche Bank | Carlo Santarelli | $51 | $35.01 | +67.3% | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Credit Suisse | Analyst unavailable | $72 | $35.33 | +136.2% | Aug 4, 2022 |
| Wells Fargo | Analyst unavailable | $58 | $34.2 | +90.3% | Aug 4, 2022 |
| Truist Financial | Barry Jonas | $35 | $32.73 | +14.8% | Jul 30, 2022 |
| Wells Fargo | Analyst unavailable | $49 | $28.68 | +60.8% | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Citigroup | Analyst unavailable | $56 | $30.36 | +83.7% | Jul 5, 2022 |
| JMP Securities | Analyst unavailable | $55 | $30.03 | +80.4% | Jun 28, 2022 |
| UBS | Robin Farley | $40 | $27.95 | +31.2% | Jun 18, 2022 |
| Deutsche Bank | Analyst unavailable | $48 | $34.15 | +57.5% | May 20, 2022 |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $52 | $40.82 | +70.6% | May 3, 2022 |
| Wells Fargo | Analyst unavailable | $57 | $41.97 | +87.0% | May 3, 2022 |
| Morgan Stanley | Thomas Allen | $51 | $41.08 | +67.3% | May 2, 2022 |
| Truist Financial | Analyst unavailable | $48 | $42.77 | +57.5% | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Citigroup | George Choi | $57 | $47.07 | +87.0% | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Credit Suisse | Ben Combes | $76 | $47.07 | +149.3% | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Jefferies | David Katz | $59 | $40.96 | +93.6% | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Goldman Sachs | Stephen Grambling | $48 | $47.01 | +57.5% | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Bernstein | Vitaly Umansky | $58.9 | $43.09 | +93.2% | Sep 13, 2021 |
| J.P. Morgan | Joseph Greff | $52 | $42.66 | +70.6% | Jun 10, 2021 |
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Snapshot as of publicationMGM 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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