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MGM Resorts International: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 29 July 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 1% to record second quarter: Consolidated revenue was $4.5 billion, up 1%. Management described it as record second quarter consolidated revenue, with Las Vegas Strip revenue growing for a second consecutive quarter. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS declined: Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA was $610 million versus $648 million. Adjusted EPS was $0.59 against $0.79. Source
  • Las Vegas Strip EBITDAR rose 3%: Las Vegas Strip Resorts revenue was $2.2 billion, up 3%. Segment Adjusted EBITDAR rose to $735 million from $710 million. Source
  • Regional same-store revenue up 3%: Regional Operations revenue was $924 million, down 4%. Same-store revenue, adjusted for dispositions, rose 3% to $904 million. Source
  • MGM China EBITDAR fell 15%: MGM China revenue was $1.1 billion, relatively flat. Segment Adjusted EBITDAR fell to $257 million. Source
  • Repurchased $164 million of stock: About 4 million shares were repurchased for $164 million in the second quarter, compared with 2 million shares for $90 million in the first quarter. Source
  • MGM Osaka on track for 2030: Management said MGM Osaka, described as the largest integrated resort in the world, is on track for a 2030 opening, alongside returns on digital businesses. Source

“MGM Resorts once again demonstrated the strength of our diversified portfolio with record second quarter consolidated revenue”

Bill Hornbuckle, President and CEO of MGM Resorts International

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
MGM Osaka opening Source20302030

What changed from last quarter

  • Ended: Northfield Park is excluded from Regional Operations same-store results for periods before its April 21, 2026 disposition. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose 1% to record second quarter: Consolidated revenue was $4.5 billion, up 1%. Management described it as record second quarter consolidated revenue, with Las Vegas Strip revenue growing for a second consecutive quarter. Source
  • Net income rose on property gains: Net income attributable to MGM Resorts was $292 million versus $49 million a year earlier. Diluted EPS was $1.11 against $0.18. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS declined: Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA was $610 million versus $648 million. Adjusted EPS was $0.59 against $0.79. Source
  • Six-month net income higher: For the six months, net income attributable to MGM Resorts was $417.6 million versus $197.5 million, and diluted EPS was $1.59 versus $0.70. Source

Segments and regions

  • Las Vegas Strip EBITDAR rose 3%: Las Vegas Strip Resorts revenue was $2.2 billion, up 3%. Segment Adjusted EBITDAR rose to $735 million from $710 million. Source
  • Regional same-store revenue up 3%: Regional Operations revenue was $924 million, down 4%. Same-store revenue, adjusted for dispositions, rose 3% to $904 million. Source
  • Regional same-store EBITDAR flat: Reported Regional Segment Adjusted EBITDAR fell 9% to $280 million. Same-store Segment Adjusted EBITDAR was flat at $271 million. Source
  • MGM China EBITDAR fell 15%: MGM China revenue was $1.1 billion, relatively flat. Segment Adjusted EBITDAR fell to $257 million. Source
  • MGM Digital revenue up 20%: MGM Digital revenue was $196 million, up 20%. Its Segment Adjusted EBITDAR loss widened to $31 million from $26 million. Source
  • BetMGM share of income steady: Share of operating income from unconsolidated affiliates was $25.8 million, against $25.9 million. BetMGM North America Venture contributed $23.1 million, up from $21.8 million. Source

“Our disciplined and targeted capital allocation strategy fueled Segment Adjusted EBITDAR growth across our Las Vegas Strip Resorts, record setting results at several of our Regional Operations, and market share gains at MGM China.”

Jonathan Halkyard, CFO of MGM Resorts International

Gaming and hotel operations

  • Las Vegas table win rose sharply: Las Vegas Strip table games win was $451 million, up 27%, with a win percentage of 29.6% against 22.9%. Casino revenue rose 17% to $536 million. Source
  • Las Vegas occupancy held at 93%: Las Vegas Strip occupancy was 93% in both periods. Room revenue was $717 million, down 2%. Source
  • Regional slot results declined: Regional Operations casino revenue fell 6% to $668 million. Slot handle fell 7% and slot win fell 9%, while table games drop rose 4%. Source
  • MGM China main floor win rose: MGM China main floor table games win rose 2% to $1,038 million, a 27.2% win percentage. Main floor table games drop fell 7%. Source

Costs and expenses

  • Depreciation and amortization rose: Depreciation and amortization was $282 million versus $242 million. General and administrative expense was $1.26 billion versus $1.21 billion. Source
  • Interest expense eased: Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized, was $102 million versus $106 million. Corporate expense was $131 million versus $124 million. Source
  • Lease rent expense declined: Triple net lease rent expense was $552 million versus $564 million. Non-cash rent, the excess of expense over cash paid, was $96 million versus $106 million. Source
  • Goodwill impairment charge recorded: The company recorded a goodwill impairment of $111 million in the quarter, which the Adjusted EPS reconciliation shows as $0.37 per diluted share. Source

“we continue to build for the future with investment in the largest integrated resort in the world, MGM Osaka, on track for 2030 opening”

Bill Hornbuckle, President and CEO of MGM Resorts International

Adjusted EPS reconciliation

  • Property gain excluded from Adjusted EPS: Property transactions, net contributed $1.13 per diluted share, which the Adjusted EPS reconciliation removes. The prior year quarter showed $0.01. Source
  • Foreign currency items moved EPS: Foreign currency transaction gain was $0.12 per share, against a $0.72 loss a year earlier. Change in fair value of foreign currency contracts was a $0.10 charge. Source
  • Tax effect on adjustments: The income tax impact on net income adjustments was $0.23 per share, against $0.03 a year earlier. Source

Capital, cash and returns to shareholders

  • Repurchased $164 million of stock: About 4 million shares were repurchased for $164 million in the second quarter, compared with 2 million shares for $90 million in the first quarter. Source
  • About $1.4 billion repurchase authority left: Approximately $1.4 billion remained under the April 2025 repurchase plan at June 30, 2026, down from about $1.5 billion at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Cash rose, debt reduced: Cash and cash equivalents were $2.55 billion at June 30, 2026, up from $2.06 billion at December 31, 2025. Long-term debt, net, was $6.07 billion. Source

Strategy and investment

  • MGM Osaka on track for 2030: Management said MGM Osaka, described as the largest integrated resort in the world, is on track for a 2030 opening, alongside returns on digital businesses. Source
  • Growth capital aimed at Las Vegas luxury: The CFO said growth capital will continue to go to projects with significant returns, with meaningful projects at Las Vegas luxury offerings. Source

Coming up, as management said on 29 July 2026

  • MGM Osaka opening in 2030: Management said MGM Osaka is on track for a 2030 opening. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Las Vegas Strip table games win Source$451 million
Las Vegas Strip occupancy Source93%
Las Vegas Strip RevPAR Source$224
Regional Operations slot handle Source$6,353 million
MGM China main floor table games drop Source$3,815 million

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: MGM China intercompany branding license fee expense rose to $40 million from $19 million; it eliminates in consolidation. Source
  • Financial: Income tax expense included $14 million from an increase in the valuation allowance on foreign tax credits. Source
  • Demand: Las Vegas Strip revenue per available room fell 4% to $224, from $235 a year earlier. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management said MGM Osaka remains on track for a 2030 opening. Source
  • Not stated: The company repurchased shares under its repurchase plan in the second quarter; no status was stated for the plan. 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.