MGM Resorts (MGM) Stock on a Three-Day Run — What the Numbers Say

TLDR

• MGM stock rose 5.79% to $37.62 on February 26, marking its third straight day of gains
• Trading volume hit 7.3M, well above the 50-day average of 4.6M
• MGM closed 6.32% below its 52-week high of $40.16
• MGM and BetMGM committed $1M to responsible gaming initiatives, including $450K to sports wagering research
• Full-year 2025 revenue came in at $17.5bn, up 2%, though net income dropped sharply to $206M from $747M

MGM Resorts International had a strong Thursday session, gaining 5.79% to close at $37.62. It was the stock’s third consecutive day of gains.

MGM Resorts International, MGM

The broader market was mixed. The Dow Jones edged up 0.03% to 49,499.20, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.54% to 6,908.86.

Trading volume came in at 7.3 million, well above the 50-day average of 4.6 million. That’s a noticeable spike in activity.

MGM still has some ground to recover. The stock closed 6.32% below its 52-week high of $40.16, reached on August 28th.

Among peers, Caesars Entertainment was the big mover, surging 19.11% to $24.74. Las Vegas Sands rose 1.60% to $55.95, and DraftKings climbed 2.40% to $23.49.

Full-Year 2025 Financials

MGM reported consolidated net revenue of $17.5bn for 2025, a 2% year-on-year increase.

Net income, however, fell sharply — dropping to $206M from $747M in 2024.

Consolidated adjusted EBITDA came in at $2.4bn, up 1% year-on-year.

The Las Vegas Strip segment had a tough year, with revenue down 4% to $8.4bn and adjusted EBITDAR falling 8% to $2.9bn.

MGM China was the bright spot, with revenue up 11% to $4.5bn and segment adjusted EBITDAR also rising 11% to $1.2bn.

Responsible Gaming Commitment

Away from the trading floor, MGM Resorts and BetMGM announced a combined $1M commitment to responsible gaming efforts.

That includes $450,000 jointly committed to the International Centre for Responsible Gaming to fund a three-year research project on sports wagering and player behavior.

The companies will also contribute over $850,000 to state and national organisations focused on problem gambling prevention and treatment.

MGM will continue sponsoring the annual Nevada Council on Problem Gambling Conference as a founding member.

Through March — recognised as Problem Gambling Awareness Month — the companies will ramp up responsible gaming messaging across casino floors, sportsbooks, and digital platforms via the GameSense programme.

This spring, MGM Resorts plans to launch a new campaign called ‘Earn More. Play Smart’, tying its rewards programme to responsible play messaging.

MGM closed Thursday at $37.62, up 5.79% on the day.

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