Wynn Resorts (WYNN)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $125.75 | Market Cap: $12.9 BilSector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Casinos & Gaming
Wynn Resorts (WYNN)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $125.75Market Cap: $12.9 BilSector: Consumer DiscretionaryIndustry: 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
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.2%, FCF Yield is 5.6% | Weak multi-year price returns3Y Excs Rtn is -19% | Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 78% |
| Attractive operating marginsOp Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 20% | Key risksWYNN key risks include [1] a substantial debt burden, Show more. | |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 19%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 10% | ||
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 41% | ||
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Experience Economy & Premiumization, and Markets & Betting. Themes include Travel & Leisure Tech, Experiential Retail, Show more. |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.2%, FCF Yield is 5.6% |
| Attractive operating marginsOp Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 20% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 19%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 10% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 41% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Experience Economy & Premiumization, and Markets & Betting. Themes include Travel & Leisure Tech, Experiential Retail, Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns3Y Excs Rtn is -19% |
| Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 78% |
| Key risksWYNN key risks include [1] a substantial debt burden, Show more. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
WYNN Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
AI Generated Analysis | Feedback
The requested time period from August 31, 2025, to today (December 18, 2025) is in the future. As an AI, I do not have access to real-time future stock market data or news, and therefore cannot provide an explanation for a hypothetical stock movement during that period.
However, I can provide some recent developments concerning Wynn Resorts (WYNN) that have been reported up to December 2025:
1. Goldman Sachs Upgrade and Macau-Las Vegas Strength: On December 17, 2025, Goldman Sachs added Wynn Resorts (WYNN) to its Conviction Buy list, citing stronger performance in Las Vegas and improving trends in Macau as key drivers. This upgrade contributed to recent share strength and suggested building momentum as investors reassess Wynn's earnings and cash flow potential.
2. Topping Out of Wynn Al Marjan Island: Wynn Resorts announced on December 16, 2025, that its US$5.1 billion UAE integrated resort, Wynn Al Marjan Island, had been topped out. The tower reached its highest structural concrete point, signifying significant progress toward its planned Spring 2027 opening. This project is anticipated to be a major forward catalyst, potentially becoming Wynn's biggest profit contributor.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| WYNN Return | -18% | -25% | -3% | 11% | -4% | 48% | -6% |
| Peers Return | 58% | 9% | -22% | 11% | -10% | 0% | 33% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 14% | 108% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| WYNN Win Rate | 42% | 50% | 50% | 58% | 42% | 67% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 57% | 52% | 37% | 50% | 47% | 58% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| WYNN Max Drawdown | -69% | -33% | -39% | 0% | -19% | -23% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -73% | -23% | -41% | -11% | -29% | -31% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: LVS, MGM, CZR, PENN, BYD. See WYNN 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 12/17/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | WYNN | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -62.8% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 169.1% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -71.7% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 253.8% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -54.3% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 119.0% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -91.1% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 1022.7% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 1,690 days | 1,480 days |
Compare to LVS, DKNG, MGM, PENN, FLUT
In The Past
Wynn Resorts's stock fell -62.8% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 3/17/2021. A -62.8% loss requires a 169.1% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | BBWI | Bath & Body Works | Dip Buy | DB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider BuyingBuying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap | 13.0% | 13.0% | 0.0% |
| 11262025 | HRB | H&R Block | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 6.4% | 6.4% | -0.1% |
| 11262025 | LRN | Stride | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 3.7% | 3.7% | -4.4% |
| 11212025 | ABNB | Airbnb | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 17.1% | 17.1% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | MTN | Vail Resorts | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 14.1% | 14.1% | -1.6% |
| 05312019 | WYNN | Wynn Resorts | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 14.6% | -20.3% | -58.8% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | BBWI | Bath & Body Works | Dip Buy | DB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider BuyingBuying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap | 13.0% | 13.0% | 0.0% |
| 11262025 | HRB | H&R Block | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 6.4% | 6.4% | -0.1% |
| 11262025 | LRN | Stride | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 3.7% | 3.7% | -4.4% |
| 11212025 | ABNB | Airbnb | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 17.1% | 17.1% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | MTN | Vail Resorts | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 14.1% | 14.1% | -1.6% |
| 05312019 | WYNN | Wynn Resorts | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 14.6% | -20.3% | -58.8% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 51.34 |
| Mkt Cap | 8.4 |
| Rev LTM | 9,240 |
| Op Inc LTM | 1,412 |
| FCF LTM | 575 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 625 |
| CFO LTM | 1,330 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 1,339 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 3.4% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 8.3% |
| Rev Chg Q | 4.6% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 1.1% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 19.3% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 18.3% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -0.5% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 16.9% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 16.4% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 8.9% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 9.8% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 8.4 |
| P/S | 1.1 |
| P/EBIT | 6.5 |
| P/E | 13.7 |
| P/CFO | 6.4 |
| Total Yield | 2.9% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.1% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 5.3% |
| D/E | 2.1 |
| Net D/E | 1.9 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 8.2% |
| 3M Rtn | 2.3% |
| 6M Rtn | 9.6% |
| 12M Rtn | 9.4% |
| 3Y Rtn | 24.1% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 7.5% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -2.1% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -2.8% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -3.6% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -47.4% |
Comparison Analyses
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 11/6/2025 | 2.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| 8/7/2025 | -0.8% | 3.9% | 14.7% |
| 5/6/2025 | 0.7% | 15.9% | -0.1% |
| 2/13/2025 | 10.4% | 12.8% | 7.7% |
| 11/4/2024 | -9.3% | -9.6% | -0.6% |
| 8/6/2024 | -1.9% | -2.7% | 1.4% |
| 5/7/2024 | -1.5% | 0.8% | -4.6% |
| 2/7/2024 | 6.3% | 5.4% | 0.8% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 10 | 15 | 14 |
| # Negative | 14 | 9 | 10 |
| Median Positive | 5.1% | 5.4% | 9.8% |
| Median Negative | -2.0% | -5.1% | -6.5% |
| Max Positive | 10.4% | 21.4% | 38.9% |
| Max Negative | -9.3% | -9.6% | -38.4% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11062025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8072025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5062025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2132025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11042024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8062024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5072024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2232024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11092023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8092023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5092023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2272023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11092022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8092022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5102022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2282022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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