TLDR
- Shares of MGM Resorts climbed 5.79% to reach $37.62 during the February 26 trading session, extending a three-day winning streak
- Daily trading volume reached 7.3M shares, significantly surpassing 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
Shares of MGM Resorts International experienced a robust Thursday trading session, climbing 5.79% to settle at $37.62. The move marked the third consecutive session of positive momentum for the gaming giant.
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Broader market indices showed divergent performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average inched higher by 0.03% to 49,499.20, whereas the S&P 500 declined 0.54% to close at 6,908.86.
Share turnover totaled 7.3 million, substantially exceeding the 50-day moving average of 4.6 million. The elevated volume signals heightened investor interest.
MGM remains below recent highs. The closing price sits 6.32% under the 52-week peak of $40.16, which was recorded on August 28th.
Within the gaming sector, Caesars Entertainment delivered the most impressive performance, skyrocketing 19.11% to $24.74. Las Vegas Sands advanced 1.60% to $55.95, while DraftKings posted gains of 2.40% to reach $23.49.
Annual 2025 Financial Performance
MGM disclosed consolidated net revenue of $17.5bn for the full year 2025, representing a 2% uptick compared to the prior year.
Net income, conversely, experienced a dramatic decline — plummeting to $206M from the previous year’s $747M.
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA totaled $2.4bn, marking a modest 1% year-over-year improvement.
The company’s Las Vegas Strip operations faced headwinds, with revenue declining 4% to $8.4bn and adjusted EBITDAR contracting 8% to $2.9bn.
MGM China delivered the strongest regional performance, posting revenue growth of 11% to $4.5bn and segment adjusted EBITDAR expansion of 11% to $1.2bn.
Responsible Gaming Commitment
Beyond the trading activity, MGM Resorts and BetMGM revealed a collective $1M investment in responsible gaming initiatives.
This allocation includes $450,000 jointly directed to the International Centre for Responsible Gaming to support a three-year research initiative examining sports wagering patterns and player conduct.
The companies will also direct over $850,000 to state and national organizations dedicated to problem gambling prevention and intervention 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 entities will intensify responsible gaming communications across casino properties, sportsbook locations, and digital channels through the GameSense initiative.
This spring, MGM Resorts intends to introduce a new initiative 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, representing a 5.79% daily gain.
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