MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) Given Average Recommendation of “Hold” by Analysts

Shares of MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) have been assigned an average rating of “Hold” from the twenty-three brokerages that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. Three analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have given a hold rating, ten have issued a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the company. The average 12 month price objective among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $43.8529.

A number of analysts recently issued reports on MGM shares. Zacks Research raised shares of MGM Resorts International from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Mizuho set a $62.00 price objective on shares of MGM Resorts International in a research report on Thursday, October 30th. UBS Group cut their target price on shares of MGM Resorts International from $39.00 to $37.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, November 17th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on shares of MGM Resorts International from $29.00 to $31.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Argus cut their price objective on MGM Resorts International from $45.00 to $40.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, November 14th.

MGM Resorts International News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting MGM Resorts International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 2025 earnings beat — MGM reported revenue of $4.61B and diluted EPS $1.11, well above consensus (EPS $0.63), with operating profit and net income rising materially year-over-year; this is the primary catalyst for the stock rally. MGM Resorts International (MGM) Releases Q4 2025 Earnings: Revenue Up, EPS More Than Doubles
• Positive Sentiment: BetMGM momentum and cash returns — BetMGM says FY‑2025 results showed EBITDA inflection and returned cash to parents; a related report notes a $270M cash return to Entain and MGM, which supports MGM’s cash flow outlook and shareholder value. BETMGM FY 2025 BUSINESS UPDATE Entain tops FTSE leaderboard as BetMGM starts paying dividends
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade — Truist upgraded MGM to a stronger rating (reported by Zacks), adding momentum to buying interest ahead of and after results. MGM Resorts upgraded to strong-buy (Zacks)
• Neutral Sentiment: Company moved earnings release earlier — MGM advanced its Q4/2025 release and scheduled the conference call for Feb. 5, accelerating information flow that may have concentrated trading today. MGM Resorts International Updates Earnings Release Date
• Neutral Sentiment: Mixed analyst/positioning backdrop — recent analyst price targets are clustered around the high‑$30s but include outliers; institutional flows and insider trades in recent quarters have been mixed, which could amplify volatility after earnings. MGM Resorts International (QuiverQuant summary)
• Negative Sentiment: Reputational/legal risk item — social‑media pressure related to a separate public controversy (calls to distance the company from a headline performer after an external file release) is a headline risk that could create headlines or scrutiny. Vegas Influencers Push MGM To Make Copperfield Disappear After Epstein File Dump

Insider Activity at MGM Resorts International

In related news, major shareholder Iac Inc. purchased 1,098,748 shares of MGM Resorts International stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 5th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $36.30 per share, with a total value of $39,884,552.40. Following the transaction, the insider owned 65,822,350 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,389,351,305. The trade was a 1.70% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Insiders own 3.06% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of MGM Resorts International

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Corient Private Wealth LLC increased its stake in MGM Resorts International by 356.6% during the second quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 528,526 shares of the company’s stock valued at $18,176,000 after purchasing an additional 412,767 shares during the last quarter. American Assets Inc. lifted its position in shares of MGM Resorts International by 66.7% in the 2nd quarter. American Assets Inc. now owns 30,000 shares of the company’s stock worth $950,000 after buying an additional 12,000 shares during the last quarter. WINTON GROUP Ltd acquired a new position in shares of MGM Resorts International in the 2nd quarter valued at about $6,351,000. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC boosted its holdings in shares of MGM Resorts International by 109.7% in the 3rd quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 129,115 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,276,000 after buying an additional 67,542 shares during the period. Finally, Permanent Capital Management LP acquired a new stake in MGM Resorts International during the third quarter worth about $738,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 68.11% of the company’s stock.

MGM Resorts International Trading Up 8.1%

Shares of MGM opened at $36.93 on Thursday. MGM Resorts International has a twelve month low of $25.30 and a twelve month high of $41.32. The firm has a market capitalization of $10.10 billion, a P/E ratio of 230.81 and a beta of 1.44. The company has a current ratio of 1.23, a quick ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.80. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $35.55 and its 200 day simple moving average is $35.02.

MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $1.11 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.63 by $0.48. The company had revenue of $4.61 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.42 billion. MGM Resorts International had a return on equity of 17.23% and a net margin of 0.40%. On average, equities research analysts forecast that MGM Resorts International will post 2.21 earnings per share for the current year.

MGM Resorts International Company Profile

MGM Resorts International is a leading global hospitality and entertainment company that develops, owns and operates destination resorts, hotels and casinos. Its properties feature integrated gaming floors alongside luxury accommodations, fine dining and retail outlets, live entertainment venues and convention facilities. The company also offers loyalty programs, sports betting and digital gaming experiences to enhance guest engagement and drive repeat visitation.

The company traces its heritage to the opening of the original MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip in 1973.