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MGM Resorts International (MGM)


Market Price (12/4/2025): $35.54 | Market Cap: $9.7 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Casinos & Gaming

MGM Resorts International (MGM)


Market Price (12/4/2025): $35.54
Market Cap: $9.7 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Casinos & Gaming

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Experience Economy & Premiumization, Digital Content & Streaming, and Markets & Betting. Themes include Travel & Leisure Tech, Show more.
 
0 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Experience Economy & Premiumization, Digital Content & Streaming, and Markets & Betting. Themes include Travel & Leisure Tech, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

MGM Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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For the approximate time period from August 31, 2025, to December 4, 2025, MGM Resorts International (MGM) stock moved by -10.5% due to several key factors:

1. Significant Net Loss in Q3 2025 Driven by Impairment Charge: MGM Resorts International reported a net loss of $285 million attributable to the company for the third quarter of 2025, a stark contrast to a net income of $185 million in the prior year's quarter. This loss was primarily a result of a $256 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge linked to the decision to withdraw the application for a commercial gaming license for Empire City, along with approximately $93 million in other non-cash write-offs related to Empire City.

2. Missed Q3 2025 Earnings Expectations: The company's adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the third quarter of 2025 came in at $0.24, falling short of analysts' consensus estimates of $0.37. This earnings miss likely contributed to negative investor sentiment.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
MGM Return-5%42%-25%33%-22%2%7%
Peers Return62%-20%-18%10%-1%3%20%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
MGM Win Rate42%67%33%67%42%60% 
Peers Win Rate58%43%40%50%45%58% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%70% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
MGM Max Drawdown-78%-10%-39%-1%-25%-26% 
Peers Max Drawdown-64%-34%-43%-11%-26%-33% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: LVS, WYNN, CZR, PENN, FLUT. See MGM Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventMGMS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-46.1%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven85.4%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven400 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-79.3%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven383.8%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven327 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-42.6%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven74.1%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven792 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-98.1%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven5177.8%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days1480 days

Compare to LVS, WYNN, CZR, PENN, FLUT


In The Past

MGM Resorts International's stock fell -46.1% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 11/5/2021. A -46.1% loss requires a 85.4% gain to breakeven.

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Latest Trefis Analyses

Trade Ideas

Select past ideas related to MGM. For more, see Trefis Trade Ideas.

Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
BBWI_11302025_Dip_Buyer_1M_Insider_Buying_GTE_1Mil_EBITp+DE11302025BBWIBath & Body WorksDip BuyDB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider Buying
Buying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap
6.8%6.8%0.0%
HRB_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025HRBH&R BlockDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
0.5%0.5%0.0%
LRN_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025LRNStrideDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-2.6%-2.6%-2.6%
ABNB_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025ABNBAirbnbDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
3.7%3.7%0.0%
MTN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025MTNVail ResortsDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
1.3%1.3%-1.6%
MGM_3312020_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG03312020MGMMGM Resorts InternationalDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
84.1%222.1%-10.3%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
BBWI_11302025_Dip_Buyer_1M_Insider_Buying_GTE_1Mil_EBITp+DE11302025BBWIBath & Body WorksDip BuyDB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider Buying
Buying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap
6.8%6.8%0.0%
HRB_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025HRBH&R BlockDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
0.5%0.5%0.0%
LRN_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025LRNStrideDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-2.6%-2.6%-2.6%
ABNB_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025ABNBAirbnbDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
3.7%3.7%0.0%
MTN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025MTNVail ResortsDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
1.3%1.3%-1.6%
MGM_3312020_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG03312020MGMMGM Resorts InternationalDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
84.1%222.1%-10.3%

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Financials

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Returns

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Las Vegas Strip Resorts8,7998,3984,7372,2465,831
Regional Operations3,6703,8163,3921,9673,550
MGM China3,1546741,2116572,905
MGM Digital432    
Corporate and other109240340292613
Total16,16413,1279,6805,16212,900


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11142025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity22,606,591
Short Interest: % Change Since 10312025-3.0%
Average Daily Volume4,774,123
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.74
Basic Shares Quantity272,517,000
Short % of Basic Shares8.3%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251029202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025730202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025430202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024218202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241030202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024731202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024501202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023223202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231108202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023802202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023501202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022224202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221102202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022803202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022502202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021225202210-K 12/31/2021