MGM Resorts International
Q1 2026 Earnings
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Did MGM Beat Earnings? Q1 2026 Results
MGM Resorts International delivered a mixed first quarter for 2026, posting revenue that edged past Wall Street expectations while earnings fell short. The casino and hospitality giant reported consolidated net revenues of $4.45 billion, up 4.2% year-over-year and ahead of the $4.38 billion consensus, but adjusted EPS of $0.49 missed the $0.53 estimate by 7.83%, sliding sharply from $0.69 in the year-ago period. The profitability shortfall reflected broad cost pressure, with G&A expenses climbing to $1.28 billion from $1.16 billion and consolidated Adjusted EBITDA contracting to $580.16 million from $637.05 million. The standout driver on the revenue side was MGM China, where revenues rose 9% to $1.12 billion on an 18% surge in table games win, while MGM Digital contributed 43% growth to $182.74 million. Las Vegas Strip margins remained a soft spot, with segment Adjusted EBITDAR falling 8% despite modest revenue growth. Looking ahead, management pointed to strengthening Las Vegas trends into March, solid convention bookings, and the $546 million sale of MGM Northfield Park as sources of incremental liquidity for share repurchases and balance sheet flexibility.
- MGM China revenue growth of 9% driven by 10% increase in main floor table games drop and 18% increase in table games win
- MGM Digital revenue growth of 43% year-over-year
- BetMGM North America Venture swung to positive operating income of $7.4 million from a loss of $15.2 million
- Las Vegas Strip Resorts quarterly revenue increased year-over-year for first time since Q3 2024
- Regional Operations casino revenue increased 2% with table games drop up 6%
“We are pleased to report record 1Q consolidated net revenues driven primarily by MGM China and MGM Digital, as well as growth at our BetMGM North America Venture.”
MGM Resorts CEO, on the earnings call
Forward Guidance & Outlook
Management sees signs of strength heading into Q2 2026 and beyond, citing solid convention bookings, a newly launched all-inclusive promotion, and recently refreshed rooms at MGM Grand Las Vegas. Monthly net revenues at Las Vegas Strip Resorts strengthened into March. The sale of MGM Northfield Park for $546 million provides incremental liquidity to be deployed toward maintaining a strong balance sheet and returning capital to shareholders through share repurchases.
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