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MGM Resorts International: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 February 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 20%: Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA was $635 million, against $528 million a year earlier, with the reconciliation to net income included in the release. Source
  • Adjusted EPS $1.60 against $0.45: Adjusted EPS was $1.60, compared with $0.45 a year earlier; for the full year it was $3.31, against $2.59. Source
  • Las Vegas Strip profit fell 4%: Segment Adjusted EBITDAR for Las Vegas Strip Resorts was $735 million, down 4%, the company reported. Source
  • MGM China profit up 30%: MGM China segment Adjusted EBITDAR was $332 million, up 30%, on revenue of $1.2 billion, up 21%. Source
  • Non-cash tax benefit of $277 million: The quarter included a non-cash income tax benefit of $277 million from a lower valuation allowance on foreign tax credit carryforwards. Source
  • Fourth-quarter share repurchases: The company repurchased about 15 million shares for $516 million; $1.6 billion remained under the April 2025 plan at year end. Source
  • BetMGM distribution of $135 million: The BetMGM North America Venture distributed $135 million to the company in the quarter, returning over 20% of its cash investment. Source

“As we enter 2026, we are full of optimism for the future driven by the solid base of group and convention business”

Bill Hornbuckle, President and CEO of MGM Resorts International

What changed from last quarter

  • New: The company announced the sale of the Northfield Park operations at a significant premium to the multiple of its Las Vegas and Regional brick and mortar operations. Source

Consolidated results and earnings

  • Quarterly revenue rose 6%: Net revenues were $4.6 billion in the quarter, compared with $4.3 billion a year earlier, the company reported. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 20%: Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA was $635 million, against $528 million a year earlier, with the reconciliation to net income included in the release. Source
  • Net income and diluted EPS rose: Net income attributable to MGM Resorts was $294 million, against $157 million; diluted EPS was $1.11, against $0.52. Source
  • Adjusted EPS $1.60 against $0.45: Adjusted EPS was $1.60, compared with $0.45 a year earlier; for the full year it was $3.31, against $2.59. Source
  • Full-year revenue up 2%: Full-year consolidated net revenues were $17.5 billion, compared with $17.2 billion in the prior year. Source
  • Full-year EBITDA up 1%: Full-year Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA was $2.4 billion, up 1% on the prior year. Source

Segment results by region

  • Las Vegas Strip revenue fell 3%: Las Vegas Strip Resorts net revenues were $2.2 billion, down 3% from the prior year quarter. Source
  • Las Vegas Strip profit fell 4%: Segment Adjusted EBITDAR for Las Vegas Strip Resorts was $735 million, down 4%, the company reported. Source
  • Regional Operations revenue up 2%: Regional Operations revenue was $950 million, up 2%, while segment Adjusted EBITDAR was $280 million, close to $281 million a year earlier. Source
  • MGM China profit up 30%: MGM China segment Adjusted EBITDAR was $332 million, up 30%, on revenue of $1.2 billion, up 21%. Source
  • MGM Digital revenue up 35%: MGM Digital revenue was $188 million, up 35%; its segment Adjusted EBITDAR loss narrowed to $7 million from $22 million. Source
  • BetMGM operating income turned positive: The company's share of unconsolidated affiliate operating income was $31.4 million, including $29.3 million from BetMGM, against a $39.3 million loss. Source

“The aggregate impact of these financial initiatives positions MGM Resorts with consistent sources of cash flow to fund future growth and deliver significant value for our shareholders.”

Jonathan Halkyard, CFO of MGM Resorts International

Casino and hotel volumes

  • Las Vegas casino revenue up 13%: Las Vegas Strip casino revenue was $569 million, up 13%, and table games drop was $1.7 billion, up 6%. Source
  • Las Vegas table win rose 21%: Las Vegas Strip table games win was $473 million, up 21% from $392 million. Source
  • Las Vegas rooms revenue fell 11%: Las Vegas Strip rooms revenue was $735 million, down 11% from $822 million. Source
  • Regional casino revenue up 3%: Regional Operations casino revenue was $695 million, up 3%; table games drop rose 4% to $1.0 billion. Source
  • MGM China casino revenue up 23%: MGM China casino revenue was $1.1 billion, up 23%, from $885 million a year earlier. Source

Costs, impairment and tax items

  • Goodwill impairment charges recorded: Goodwill impairment was $22.8 million in the quarter and $278.9 million for the year; the company excluded it from Adjusted EPS at $0.08 and $1.01 per share. Source
  • Non-cash tax benefit of $277 million: The quarter included a non-cash income tax benefit of $277 million from a lower valuation allowance on foreign tax credit carryforwards. Source
  • Corporate and G&A expense rose: Corporate expense was $165 million, up from $141 million; general and administrative expense was $1.26 billion, against $1.24 billion. Source
  • Currency and investment losses: Foreign currency transaction loss was $0.01 per share, against a $0.52 gain a year earlier; the fair value change on currency contracts was a $0.26 per share charge. Source
  • Property transactions and preopening costs: Property transactions, net were $8.7 million, against $22.2 million; preopening and start-up expenses were $0.1 million. Source

Capital and shareholder returns

  • Fourth-quarter share repurchases: The company repurchased about 15 million shares for $516 million; $1.6 billion remained under the April 2025 plan at year end. Source
  • Shares outstanding down about 48%: Full-year 2025 repurchases totaled 37.5 million shares, over $1.2 billion; shares outstanding fell about 48% since early 2021. Source
  • BetMGM distribution of $135 million: The BetMGM North America Venture distributed $135 million to the company in the quarter, returning over 20% of its cash investment. Source
  • MGM China distributions of $153 million: The CFO said the company received $153 million in distributions from MGM China in 2025. Source

Strategy and investment

  • MGM Osaka debt financing sourced: In 2025 the company sourced low-cost debt capital for MGM Osaka, which management counted among its financial initiatives. Source
  • BetMGM revenue growth double digit: Management cited double-digit revenue growth at BetMGM North America Venture among the results of its portfolio. Source
  • Premium mass and Regional results: Management pointed to continued results in Regional Operations and the premium mass leadership position at MGM China. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 February 2026

  • Further BetMGM distributions expected: Management said further distributions from BetMGM North America Venture are expected; the release gives no amount or timing. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Las Vegas Strip occupancy Source91% (prior year 94%)
Las Vegas Strip average daily rate Source$251 (prior year $271)
Las Vegas Strip RevPAR Source$228 (prior year $254)
Las Vegas Strip table games win percentage Source27.9% (prior year 24.5%)
MGM China main floor table games drop Source$4,052 million (prior year $3,582 million)

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Management cited headwinds in Las Vegas, alongside growth elsewhere in the quarter. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management cites completion of the MGM Grand renovations as a basis for its 2026 view. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.