MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) Raised to “Strong-Buy” at Truist Financial

MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) was upgraded by Truist Financial from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday,Zacks.com reports.

A number of other research analysts also recently issued reports on MGM. Mizuho set a $62.00 price target on MGM Resorts International in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. UBS Group lowered 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 report on Monday, November 17th. Capital One Financial reduced their price target on shares of MGM Resorts International from $47.00 to $46.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, December 5th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of MGM Resorts International from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. Finally, Citigroup dropped their price objective on shares of MGM Resorts International from $51.00 to $47.50 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $43.85.

MGM Resorts International Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:MGM opened at $36.93 on Tuesday. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $35.55 and its 200 day moving average price is $35.02. MGM Resorts International has a 12 month low of $25.30 and a 12 month high of $41.32. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.80, a current ratio of 1.23 and a quick ratio of 1.19. The firm has a market capitalization of $10.10 billion, a P/E ratio of 230.81 and a beta of 1.44.

MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $1.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.63 by $0.48. MGM Resorts International had a net margin of 0.40% and a return on equity of 17.23%. The company had revenue of $4.61 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.42 billion. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that MGM Resorts International will post 2.21 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at MGM Resorts International

In other news, major shareholder Iac Inc. bought 1,098,748 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, December 5th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $36.30 per share, with a total value of $39,884,552.40. Following the completion of the acquisition, the insider directly owned 65,822,350 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,389,351,305. The trade was a 1.70% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 3.06% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On MGM Resorts International

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC purchased a new position in MGM Resorts International in the second quarter worth $25,000. Mendota Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in MGM Resorts International in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Mather Group LLC. acquired a new position in MGM Resorts International during the third quarter worth $33,000. City Holding Co. acquired a new position in MGM Resorts International during the fourth quarter worth $44,000. Finally, Employees Retirement System of Texas purchased a new stake in MGM Resorts International during the second quarter worth $45,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 68.11% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about MGM Resorts International

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

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.