Where it trades today
trading 38% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Demand sensitivity, pricing power, and how exposed the business is to macro slowdowns matter more than headline growth alone.
- MGM is valued near its sector range at 22.9x earnings versus 20.0x for peers, so the next move likely needs a real earnings or guidance catalyst.
- Recent realized volatility sits near 16.1%, below the sector norm of 26.0%, which supports a steadier role inside a diversified portfolio.
- MGM remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 26.7% below its high, which raises the bar for any thesis that depends on fast multiple expansion.
Portfolio Use Case
- MGM is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside consumer cyclical than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- This name works better as a satellite or higher-conviction growth position because it can amplify market swings in both directions.
- It is best monitored alongside valuation discipline, because strong narratives in consumer cyclical can stay expensive longer than expected.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in MGM.
- A recovery in price alone would not be enough to improve the view; the thesis needs confirmation from improving business or valuation signals.
- There is little income cushion here, so total return depends mainly on price appreciation and execution staying on track.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for MGM come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Consumer Cyclical so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for MGM. Last refresh: Sep 18, 2026, 10:56 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
What MGM Resorts does
MGM Resorts International, through its subsidiaries, operates as a gaming and entertainment company in the United States, China, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Las Vegas Strip Resorts, Regional Operations, MGM China, and MGM Digital. The company operates casino resorts that offer gaming, hotel, convention, dining, entertainment, retail, and other resort amenities, as well as online/digital games through its online platforms. Its casino operations include slots and table games, as well as live dealer, online sports betting, and iGaming through BetMGM. The company's customers include premium gaming customers; leisure and wholesale travel customers; business travelers;…
What analysts expect
MGM carries a buy consensus from 18 analysts, with an average price target of $50.41 versus $37.81 today (+33.3%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
MGM generated $17.76B in trailing revenue (1.0% year over year), with a 2.4% net margin, and $878.99M of free cash flow, against $27.40B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17.54B | $7.79B | $1.34B | $205.86M | $0.77 | $1.46B |
| 2024 | $17.24B | $7.85B | $1.67B | $746.56M | $2.42 | $1.21B |
| 2023 | $16.16B | $7.61B | $1.58B | $1.14B | $3.22 | $1.76B |
| 2022 | $13.13B | $6.47B | -$1.71B | $1.47B | $3.52 | $991.39M |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in consumer cyclical
Discretionary spending sector sensitive to economic cycles, including retail and automotive.
The companies it competes with
MGM beside the consumer cyclical names it is usually measured against.
AMZNAmazon.com Inc.$253.71$2.74TWhat the chart is saying
MGM Resorts trades at $37.81, 26.7% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.28, it shows more sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is MGM a good buy right now?
MGM Resorts trades at 22.9x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 16.1% volatility.
Does MGM pay dividends?
MGM Resorts does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.
How volatile is MGM?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 16.1% and beta of 1.28, MGM is classified as Medium risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.
What is the analyst price target for MGM?
The average analyst price target for MGM Resorts (MGM) is $50.41 based on 18 analyst estimates, about 33.3% above the current price of $37.81. The published range runs from $43.00 to $60.00.
How much revenue does MGM generate?
MGM Resorts reported $17.76B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 1.0% year over year. Net margin sits at 2.4%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.