MGM Resorts Q3 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y, Stock Down

Core Insights - MGM Resorts International reported third-quarter 2025 results with earnings missing estimates but revenues slightly exceeding expectations, leading to a 3.8% decline in shares after hours [1][4][8] Financial Performance - Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was 24 cents, below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 37 cents, and down from 54 cents in the prior-year quarter [4][8] - Quarterly revenues reached $4.25 billion, surpassing the consensus mark of $4.22 billion by 0.8%, and increased by 1.6% year over year [4][8] - Consolidated adjusted EBITDA decreased by 12% year over year to $505.8 million [5] Segment Performance - MGM China's net revenues rose 17% year over year to $1.1 billion, driven by higher casino revenues, which increased by 18% to $947 million [6][7] - Adjusted property EBITDAR for MGM China was $284 million, up from $237.4 million in the prior-year quarter [7] - Domestic operations on the Las Vegas Strip saw net revenues of $2 billion, down 7% year over year due to room remodels and declines in RevPAR, table games win percentage, and food and beverage revenues [9][10] - Regional Operations reported net revenues of $956.9 million, slightly up from $952.1 million in the prior-year quarter, with adjusted property EBITDAR at approximately $295.5 million [10] - MGM Digital's net revenues increased to $174 million from $141.2 million in the prior-year quarter, although adjusted property EBITDAR loss was approximately $23.2 million [11] Strategic Developments - The company's performance was supported by portfolio diversification, strategic partnerships, and strong contributions from the BetMGM venture and regional operations [2] - MGM Resorts remains optimistic about future growth opportunities in Brazil and Dubai despite challenges in Las Vegas [3] - The company took a loan of $300 million at an interest rate of approximately 2.5% to support the MGM Osaka project [13] Balance Sheet - MGM Resorts ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $2.13 billion, down from $2.42 billion at the end of 2024, while long-term debt decreased to $6.16 billion from $6.36 billion [12]