MGM Resorts International Stock

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) traded at approximately $28 per share in early 2026, down from a post-pandemic high near $50 in 2021. The stock has underperformed the broader market for two consecutive years as higher interest costs and softer regional gaming demand weigh on earnings expectations.

Stock Price of MGM Resorts International

MGM Resorts International Stock Forecast

Analyst consensus on MGM leans cautiously positive for late 2026. Most 12-month price targets range from $35 to $45, anchored by continued strength in Las Vegas Strip revenue and BetMGM narrowing its losses. Key risks include a broader consumer slowdown, MGM China license uncertainty, and heavy capital spending on the planned Japan integrated resort project.

MGM Resorts International Valuation

Timeline of MGM Resorts International Funding

  • 1969
    Founder Capital
    Kirk Kerkorian funds construction of the International Hotel in Las Vegas, then the world's largest hotel, using personal and private capital.
  • 1987
    NYSE Listing
    MGM Grand Inc. lists on the New York Stock Exchange, giving Kerkorian access to public capital markets to fund casino expansion.
  • 2000
    Debt-Financed Acquisition
    MGM Grand raises $4.4 billion in debt financing to complete the $6.4 billion acquisition of Mirage Resorts from Steve Wynn.
  • 2005
    Leveraged Acquisition
    MGM completes the $7.9 billion acquisition of Mandalay Resort Group, funded through a combination of debt and equity, creating the world's largest casino company.
  • 2020
    Emergency Liquidity
    MGM raises $1.25 billion through a senior notes offering during the COVID-19 pandemic to preserve liquidity as all Las Vegas properties close.
  • 2021
    REIT Sale-Leaseback
    MGM sells the Aria and Vdara properties to Blackstone's REIT for $3.89 billion, converting owned real estate into capital for debt repayment.

MGM Resorts International Investors

IAC / Barry Diller
Stake~17%
Est. Position~$1.9B
TypeStrategic / Active
Board SeatYes
Vanguard Group
Stake~9.8%
Est. Position~$1.1B
TypePassive / Index
CountryUSA
BlackRock
Stake~7.6%
Est. Position~$836M
TypePassive / Index
CountryUSA
State Street Global Advisors
Stake~4.2%
Est. Position~$462M
TypePassive / Index
CountryUSA
Fidelity Investments
Stake~3.5%
Est. Position~$385M
TypeActive / Blended
CountryUSA
T. Rowe Price
Stake~2.9%
Est. Position~$319M
TypeActive / Growth
CountryUSA