MGM Resorts Climbs 5.79% in Three-Day Rally — Breaking Down the Performance

TLDR

• Shares of MGM Resorts advanced 5.79%, reaching $37.62 on February 26 during a third consecutive trading session of upward movement
• Volume reached 7.3 million shares, significantly exceeding the 50-day moving average of 4.6 million
• The stock finished 6.32% under its 52-week peak of $40.16
• The company alongside BetMGM announced a $1M pledge toward responsible gaming programs, with $450K allocated to sports betting research
• Annual 2025 revenue totaled $17.5bn, representing a 2% increase, while net income declined significantly to $206M from $747M

MGM Resorts International experienced a robust Thursday trading session, posting gains of 5.79% and finishing at $37.62. The performance extended the stock’s winning streak to three sessions.

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Broader market indices showed mixed performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average inched higher by 0.03% to settle at 49,499.20, whereas the S&P 500 declined 0.54% to 6,908.86.

Share turnover totaled 7.3 million, substantially surpassing the 50-day moving average of 4.6 million. The elevated activity represents a meaningful uptick in investor interest.

MGM remains below its recent peak. Shares concluded trading 6.32% underneath the 52-week high of $40.16, which was established on August 28th.

Within the gaming sector, Caesars Entertainment led peer performance, soaring 19.11% to $24.74. Las Vegas Sands advanced 1.60% to $55.95, and DraftKings increased 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% year-over-year improvement.

Net income, conversely, experienced a substantial decline — plummeting to $206M compared with $747M in the prior year.

Consolidated adjusted EBITDA registered at $2.4bn, reflecting a 1% annual increase.

The Las Vegas Strip division faced headwinds throughout the year, 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 while segment adjusted EBITDAR similarly increased 11% to $1.2bn.

Commitment to Gaming Responsibility

Beyond market activity, MGM Resorts and BetMGM revealed a combined $1M investment in responsible gaming initiatives.

The allocation includes $450,000 in joint funding to the International Centre for Responsible Gaming, supporting a three-year research initiative examining sports wagering patterns and player conduct.

The organizations will additionally distribute over $850,000 to state and national entities dedicated to problem gambling prevention and treatment services.

As a founding member, MGM will maintain its sponsorship of the annual Nevada Council on Problem Gambling Conference.

Throughout March — designated as Problem Gambling Awareness Month — both companies will intensify responsible gaming communications across physical casino locations, sports betting areas, and online platforms through the GameSense initiative.

This spring season, MGM Resorts intends to introduce a new promotional effort titled ‘Earn More. Play Smart’, integrating its loyalty rewards structure with responsible gaming education.

MGM concluded Thursday’s session at $37.62, registering a 5.79% daily advance.

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