The stock of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) has increased by 6.38 when compared to last closing price of 32.58.Despite this, the company has seen a gain of 8.08% in its stock price over the last five trading days. prnewswire.com reported 2025-05-12 that Abboushi will lead company’s entertainment programming and operations LAS VEGAS, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) announced today that veteran talent agent Ryan Abboushi is joining the company as President of Entertainment. As leader of its entertainment division, Abboushi will oversee MGM Resorts’ unified programming and operations strategy to build on and expand its position as a world-class leader in live entertainment and immersive experiences.
Is It Worth Investing in MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) Right Now?
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) has a higher price-to-earnings ratio of 15.53x compared to its average ratio. MGM has 36-month beta value of 1.80. Analysts have mixed views on the stock, with 14 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 3 as “overweight,” 4 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for MGM is 207.54M, and currently, short sellers hold a 9.22% ratio of that float. The average trading volume of MGM on May 13, 2025 was 6.15M shares.
MGM’s Market Performance
MGM stock saw an increase of 8.08% in the past week, with a monthly gain of 20.56% and a quarterly increase of 0.87%. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.78%, and the volatility levels for the last 30 days are 3.71% for MGM Resorts International (MGM). The simple moving average for the last 20 days is 11.32% for MGM’s stock, with a simple moving average of -2.23% for the last 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of MGM
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for MGM stocks, with Argus repeating the rating for MGM by listing it as a “Buy.” The predicted price for MGM in the upcoming period, according to Argus is $50 based on the research report published on February 14, 2025 of the current year 2025.
BTIG Research gave a rating of “Buy” to MGM, setting the target price at $52 in the report published on July 03rd of the previous year.
MGM Trading at 12.11% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought MGM to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -26.66% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 3.71%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 2.78%, as shares surge +18.09% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -0.29% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, MGM rose by +8.08%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -18.33% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $31.14. In addition, MGM Resorts International saw 0.03% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at MGM starting from SANDERS COREY IAN, who proposed sale 40,000 shares at the price of $32.58 back on May 12 ’25. After this action, SANDERS COREY IAN now owns shares of MGM Resorts International, valued at $1,303,200 using the latest closing price.
Halkyard Jonathan S, the CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER of MGM Resorts International, purchase 10,000 shares at $32.17 during a trade that took place back on Mar 06 ’25, which means that Halkyard Jonathan S is holding 75,648 shares at $321,700 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for MGM
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.09 for the present operating margin
- 0.44 for the gross margin
The net margin for MGM Resorts International stands at 0.04. The total capital return value is set at 0.04. Equity return is now at value 21.38, with 1.61 for asset returns.
Based on MGM Resorts International (MGM), the company’s capital structure generated 0.92 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.07. The debt to equity ratio resting at 11.03. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 4.41.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 2.39 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 11.95. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 2.25. The receivables turnover for the company is 14.52for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.41. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 1.31.
Conclusion
To put it simply, MGM Resorts International (MGM) has had a better performance in recent times. Analysts have a mixed opinion on the stock, with some rating it as a “buy” and others as a “hold”. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
