Susquehanna Lowers MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) Price Target to $45.00

MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) had its price objective cut by equities researchers at Susquehanna from $46.00 to $45.00 in a report issued on Friday,MarketScreener reports. The firm presently has a “positive” rating on the stock. Susquehanna’s price target would suggest a potential upside of 20.03% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other brokerages also recently issued reports on MGM. Zacks Research upgraded MGM Resorts International from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, December 22nd. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of MGM Resorts International in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Capital One Financial decreased their target price on MGM Resorts International from $47.00 to $46.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, December 5th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on MGM Resorts International from $39.00 to $41.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on shares of MGM Resorts International from $29.00 to $31.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $43.82.

MGM Resorts International Stock Up 3.3%

Shares of NYSE MGM opened at $37.49 on Friday. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $35.62 and its 200 day moving average is $35.01. MGM Resorts International has a 52 week low of $25.30 and a 52 week high of $41.32. The company has a quick ratio of 1.19, a current ratio of 1.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.80. The company has a market cap of $10.25 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 49.99 and a beta of 1.44.

MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The company reported $1.60 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.64 by $0.96. MGM Resorts International had a net margin of 1.17% and a return on equity of 25.46%. The business had revenue of $4.61 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.42 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.45 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that MGM Resorts International will post 2.21 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Transactions at MGM Resorts International

In other news, major shareholder Iac Inc. acquired 1,098,748 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, December 5th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $36.30 per share, with a total value of $39,884,552.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 65,822,350 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,389,351,305. This represents a 1.70% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 3.06% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its stake in MGM Resorts International by 5.1% during the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 19,652 shares of the company’s stock worth $582,000 after acquiring an additional 951 shares in the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of MGM Resorts International by 12.1% during the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 3,893 shares of the company’s stock valued at $115,000 after purchasing an additional 421 shares during the last quarter. Woodline Partners LP boosted its position in shares of MGM Resorts International by 39.1% in the 1st quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 18,901 shares of the company’s stock worth $560,000 after purchasing an additional 5,312 shares in the last quarter. Valeo Financial Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of MGM Resorts International in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $236,000. Finally, Callan Family Office LLC bought a new position in MGM Resorts International during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $545,000. 68.11% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting MGM Resorts International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 earnings and revenue topped estimates, driven by strong Macau performance, digital growth and regional casinos; EPS $1.60 vs. consensus ~ $0.63, and consolidated revenue/EBITDA gains. MGM Resorts Q4 Earnings & Revenues Top Estimates, Rise Y/Y
• Positive Sentiment: MGM highlighted full-year and Q4 cash returns from BetMGM (distributed $135M in 4Q25) and sizable share repurchases (15M in 4Q, 37.5M in 2025), which support future EPS and free cash flow per share. MGM Resorts International Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: MGM China reported record 4Q adjusted EBITDA and all-time highs in revenue/market share for 2025, reinforcing Macau as a growth engine for the group. MGM China Reports 2025 Annual Results
• Positive Sentiment: Company reported $17.5B revenue for 2025, signaling underlying scale and recovery outside Las Vegas. MGM Resorts revenue hits $17.5 billion in 2025
• Positive Sentiment: Truist raised its price target from $38 to $39 (hold), reflecting modest analyst support after the quarter. MGM Resorts International Upgraded at Truist Financial
• Neutral Sentiment: Detailed investor materials (earnings presentation and full call transcript) are available for parsing guidance and segment-level metrics. MGM Resorts International Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: MGM moved its earnings release earlier (timing change only). MGM Resorts International Updates Earnings Release Date
• Negative Sentiment: Las Vegas/Strip results were weaker in 2025 and the Strip was down in Q4, creating near-term headwinds for MGM’s largest market. MGM Resorts down in Las Vegas in Q4, though CEO remains optimistic
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts flagged questions about costs in Macau despite record EBITDA at MGM China, which could pressure margins if costs persist. MGM China had ‘record’ 4Q EBITDA but ‘questions’ regarding costs: analysts
• Negative Sentiment: Management acknowledged weaker Strip demand in 2025 even as early indicators show improvement — a mixed recovery that could keep investors cautious on near-term Vegas cash flow. MGM sees improving demand indicators following weaker 2025 performance on the Strip

About MGM Resorts International

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.