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MGM FY2026 Q2 IMPROVING

MGM Resorts International earnings call

Jul 28, 2026 · 09:00 ET Ayesha MolinoBill HornbuckleGary Fritz
Buzzberg read

Record Q2 consolidated revenue driven by strong Las Vegas, regionals, and digital growth.

MGM Resorts reported a strong second quarter driven by record group business in Las Vegas, record regional revenue, and growth in digital. Management highlighted stabilization in Vegas, a rebound in Macau post-World Cup, and progress on major projects like Osaka. The tone was optimistic, emphasizing ongoing investments in luxury and digital to drive long-term growth. Las Vegas Strip revenue and EBITDA grew year-over-year, supported by a record quarter for convention business and strong event calendar.

Buzzberg read Record Q2 consolidated revenue driven by strong Las Vegas, regionals, and digital growth. MGM Resorts reported a strong second quarter driven by record group business in Las Vegas, record regional revenue, and growth in digital. Management highlighted stabilization in Vegas, a rebound in Macau post-World Cup, and progress on major projects like Osaka. The tone was optimistic, emphasizing ongoing investments in luxury and digital to drive long-term growth. Las Vegas Strip revenue and EBITDA grew year-over-year, supported by a record quarter for convention business and strong event calendar. Read full analysisCollapse analysis

MGM Resorts reported a strong second quarter driven by record group business in Las Vegas, record regional revenue, and growth in digital. Management highlighted stabilization in Vegas, a rebound in Macau post-World Cup, and progress on major projects like Osaka. The tone was optimistic, emphasizing ongoing investments in luxury and digital to drive long-term growth. Las Vegas Strip revenue and EBITDA grew year-over-year, supported by a record quarter for convention business and strong event calendar.

  • Regional operations posted all-time record quarterly revenue, driven by high-limit gaming and targeted capital investments.
  • MGM China maintained solid market share (16.4%) and saw a strong rebound in volumes in July after a World Cup-related dip.
  • MGM Digital grew net revenues 20% and continues to make progress toward profitability, with losses expected to be less than last year.
Revenue $4.451B -0% QoQ
EPS $0.59 +20% QoQ
Gross margin 44.47% reported
Op margin 11.32% reported

What changed this quarter

01
Demand

Record Q2 consolidated revenue driven by strong Las Vegas, regionals, and digital growth.

Management expresses confidence in the business momentum, highlighting record revenue in multiple segments, a strong group pipeline, and positive outlook for future growth.

02
Demand

Las Vegas group/convention business achieving record ADR and catering revenue.

Record Q2 consolidated revenue driven by strong Las Vegas, regionals, and digital growth.. Management expresses confidence in the business momentum, highlighting record revenue in multiple segments, a strong group pipeline, and positive outlook for future growth.

03
Demand

All-inclusive offer attracts 50% new customers, stabilizing lower-end properties.

Record Q2 consolidated revenue driven by strong Las Vegas, regionals, and digital growth.. Management expresses confidence in the business momentum, highlighting record revenue in multiple segments, a strong group pipeline, and positive outlook for future growth.

04
Demand

Macau recovering post-World Cup, exceeding Q1 levels at MGM properties.

Record Q2 consolidated revenue driven by strong Las Vegas, regionals, and digital growth.. Management expresses confidence in the business momentum, highlighting record revenue in multiple segments, a strong group pipeline, and positive outlook for future growth.

Demand & capex

Demand

Bookings & conversion

Record Q2 consolidated revenue driven by strong Las Vegas, regionals, and digital growth.. Management expresses confidence in the business momentum, highlighting record revenue in multiple segments, a strong group pipeline, and positive outlook for future growth.

Capex

Investment and capacity

Management is investing in luxury upgrades across Las Vegas (Bellagio, Aria, Cosmopolitan), regional properties (Borgata, Beau Rivage), and Macau (suite renovations, premium gaming areas), with a strategic focus on enhancing high-end offerings. In Japan, the Osaka project remains on time and budget, with planned spending of approximately $1 billion in each of 2027 and 2028.

Tone · Confident

Management expresses confidence in the business momentum, highlighting record revenue in multiple segments, a strong group pipeline, and positive outlook for future growth.

Supply-chain alpha

A1

MGM is seeing a strong recovery in Macau in July, with weekly performance improving week-over-week and normalized GGR already exceeding Q1 levels, driven by pent-up demand after the World Cup.

“weekly performance has improved week over week. We believe Macau, like Guinea-Royal Avenue last week, the entire market had recovered nearly to Q1 levels”
Kenneth Feng
A2

MGM's all-inclusive package at Luxor and Excalibur is driving significant new customer acquisition, with nearly half of the booked guests being first-time visitors to MGM, helping stabilize occupancies and shifting the value narrative.

“Half of the participants in this package are brand new”
Bill Hornbuckle
A3

Despite softness in the lower-end leisure segment, MGM's luxury segment remains very strong, and Las Vegas is still down 3.5 million visitors from its all-time peak, indicating potential for continued growth.

“We collectively are down three and a half million visitors from our all-time peak”
Bill Hornbuckle

Company read-throughs

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Supply chainSupply-chain alpha

MGM is seeing a strong recovery in Macau in July, with weekly performance improving week-over-week and normalized GGR already exceeding Q1 levels, driven by pent-up demand after the World Cup. — This indicates a broader Macau market recovery that could positively impact other casino operators in the region.