NYSE$MGM

MGM Resorts International · Q4 2021 earnings

Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

MGM's financial performance improved significantly, driven by strong growth in Las Vegas Strip Resorts and Regional Operations.

MGM Resorts International reported record fourth-quarter results, driven by operational efficiency and strong demand. Consolidated net revenues reached $3.1 billion, a 105% increase year-over-year, and net income attributable to MGM Resorts was $131 million, compared to a net loss of $448 million in the prior year quarter. The company repurchased $727 million of its common stock during the quarter, and remains focused on maximizing long-term shareholder value.

  • Consolidated net revenues increased by 105% compared to the prior year quarter, reaching $3.1 billion.
  • Net income attributable to MGM Resorts was $131 million, a significant improvement from the prior year quarter's net loss of $448 million.
  • Las Vegas Strip Resorts and Regional Operations Adjusted Property EBITDAR increased 84% and 36%, respectively, compared to the fourth quarter of 2019.
  • The company repurchased $1.75 billion of shares of common stock in 2021, demonstrating a commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$3.06B

Previous: $1.49B+104.6%
EPS (adj)

$0.12

Previous: -$0.90+113.3%
LV RevPAR

$173.00

Previous: $52.00+232.7%
LV ADR

$201.00

Previous: $138.00+45.7%
LV Occupancy

86.0%

Previous: 38.0%+126.3%
LV Table Games Drop

$1.37B

Previous: $512M+168.4%
LV Table Games Win %

24.3%

Previous: 23.2%+4.7%
LV Slot Handle

$5.29B

Previous: $1.98B+167.1%
LV Slot Win %

9.2%

Previous: 9.5%-3.2%
Regional Table Games Drop

$1.12B

Previous: $781M+43.3%
Regional Table Games Win %

17.7%

Previous: 20.0%-11.5%
Regional Slot Handle

$6.77B

Previous: $4.51B+50.0%
Regional Slot Win %

9.6%

Previous: 9.7%-1.0%
MGM China Main Floor Table Games Drop

$1.17B

Previous: $1.05B+10.8%
MGM China Main Floor Table Games Win %

22.5%

Previous: 23.1%-2.6%
Capital Expenditures

$169M

Previous: $93M+81.2%
Free Cash Flow

$318M

Previous: -$336M+194.6%
Net Income

$131M

Previous: -$448M+129.3%
Operating Income

$369M

Previous: -$364M+201.5%
Gross Profit

$1.49B

Previous: $583M+156.0%
Cash & Equivalents

$4.7B

Previous: $5.1B-7.8%
Total Assets

$40.9B

Previous: $36.5B+12.1%
Stock-Based Comp

$26.5M

Previous: $29.3M-9.5%

Revenue & EPS history

MGM · Revenue · Quarterly

$3.06B

Q4 2021+104.6%vs Q4 2020
Beat estimate in 8 of 16 quarters(50%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

MGM · $3.02B total across 3 segments · Q4 2021

  • Las Vegas Strip Resorts
    $1.81B+276.6%
  • Regional Operations
    $900M+51.1%
  • MGM China
    $315M+3.3%

Forward guidance

MGM Resorts is focused on several key areas for future growth and success, including leading in the U.S. sports betting and iGaming market, pursuing disciplined geographic expansion, and reinvesting in the core business.

Tailwinds

  • Leading the U.S. sports betting and iGaming market through BetMGM.
  • Pursuing disciplined geographic expansion such as the Japan integrated resort.
  • Reinvesting in the core business to drive sustainable growth.
  • Recently launched new loyalty program, MGM Rewards.
  • Maintaining a strong balance sheet.

Headwinds

  • Continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business.
  • Effects of economic conditions and market conditions in the markets in which the Company operates.
  • Competition with other destination travel locations throughout the United States and the world.
  • Risks relating to international operations.
  • Design, timing and costs of expansion projects.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2021

Historical avgQ4 2021

-0.2%

Avg return

Earnings day

-1.1%

Avg return

5 days after

-0.2%

Avg return

30 days after

49%

33 / 68 earnings

Positive

+17.5%

Q4 2024

Best reaction

-14.0%

Q1 2020

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+1.3%-3.5%+11.1%
Q4 2025-1.8%+1.2%-3.7%
Q3 2025-1.7%+2.1%+13.1%
Q1 2025-1.9%-0.1%+0.6%
Q4 2024+17.5%+10.8%-7.6%
Q3 2024-12.2%-13.3%-8.7%
Q2 2024-12.8%-20.4%-12.1%
Q1 2024+3.6%+4.0%+1.9%
Q4 2023-9.0%-9.5%-9.0%
Q3 2023-0.2%-0.9%+8.2%
Q2 2023-8.5%-8.7%-11.4%
Q1 2023+2.3%-4.0%-12.5%
Q4 2022+5.0%+5.1%+1.6%
Q3 2022-12.6%-4.9%+3.2%
Q2 2022+7.2%+4.4%-0.6%
Q1 2022-0.5%-6.7%-16.7%
Q4 2021-0.3%-5.4%-15.0%
Q3 2021-1.0%+1.4%-16.1%
Q2 2021+7.4%+6.1%+15.1%
Q1 2021-4.2%-2.2%+1.6%
Q4 2020-1.5%+0.3%+8.8%
Q3 2020+2.3%+8.2%+42.4%
Q2 2020-1.0%+2.9%+46.8%
Q1 2020-14.0%-18.3%-1.6%
Q4 2019-2.8%-3.6%-52.8%
Q3 2019-0.1%+4.3%+12.0%
Q2 2019+2.6%+2.8%-6.5%
Q1 2019-5.9%-8.2%-10.4%
Q4 2018-5.2%-2.3%-9.9%
Q3 2018+10.1%+16.3%+12.8%
Q2 2018+0.1%+3.9%+1.7%
Q1 2018-11.5%-11.1%-11.0%
Q4 2017-0.2%+2.6%+0.2%
Q3 2017+4.1%+5.1%+5.5%
Q2 2017-2.2%-4.3%-6.0%
Q1 2017+3.1%+3.9%+6.8%
Q4 2016-10.1%-9.0%-6.8%
Q3 2016+6.0%+4.1%+13.4%
Q2 2016+2.8%+4.7%+3.4%
Q1 2016+2.5%
Q4 2015-10.0%
Q3 2015+6.6%
Q2 2015+12.6%
Q1 2015-5.9%
Q4 2014+3.9%
Q3 2014+1.6%
Q2 2014-5.0%
Q1 2014+9.6%
Q4 2013+3.8%
Q3 2013-4.9%
Q2 2013+4.4%
Q1 2013+6.2%
Q4 2012-2.9%
Q3 2012-1.1%
Q2 2012+4.7%
Q1 2012+0.7%
Q4 2011-0.7%
Q3 2011-0.9%
Q2 2011-6.8%
Q1 2010+2.6%
Q1 2011+0.7%
Q4 2008-3.4%
Q4 2010-3.4%
Q3 2009+4.9%
Q3 2010+4.9%
Q4 2009+1.5%
Q2 2010+1.5%
Q2 2009+1.5%

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