Barclays Analyst Raises MGM Resorts Price Target to $44.00

Barclays analyst Brandt Montour has maintained an "Overweight" rating on MGM Resorts International and raised the stock's price target from $43.00 to $44.00. This reflects a 2.33% increase. The average target price for MGM is $46.40, with an upside of 24.84% from the current price. The average brokerage recommendation is 2.2, indicating "Outperform" status. The estimated GF Value for MGM in one year is $61.90, suggesting a 66.53% upside.

Barclays analyst Brandt Montour has maintained an "Overweight" rating on MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) and raised the stock's price target from $43.00 to $44.00. This reflects a 2.33% increase. The average target price for MGM is $46.40, with an upside of 24.84% from the current price. The average brokerage recommendation is 2.2, indicating "Outperform" status. The estimated GF Value for MGM in one year is $61.90, suggesting a 66.53% upside.

This positive update comes amidst a mix of analyst ratings and price targets. Stifel Nicolaus recently increased its price target to $48.00, suggesting a 25.85% potential upside. Other analysts have also issued varying ratings, with a majority favoring "Buy" or "Outperform" status [2].

MGM Resorts International's stock performance has been relatively stable, with a 50-day moving average of $34.19 and a 200-day moving average of $33.08. The company's most recent quarterly earnings showed an EPS of $0.69, which exceeded analysts' consensus estimates by $0.19. Revenue for the quarter was $4.28 billion, a 2.4% decrease from the same period last year [1].

The company's share buyback plan, approved on April 30th, allows for the purchase of up to $2.00 billion in shares, indicating management's confidence in the stock's value. Additionally, recent insider sales have seen COO Corey Ian Sanders and Director Keith A. Meister sell shares, but their overall positions remain significant [1].

Institutional investors have also shown interest in MGM Resorts International, with several institutions increasing their stakes in the past quarters. These moves suggest a positive outlook from the investment community [1].

Overall, the recent analyst upgrades and positive financial indicators suggest a favorable outlook for MGM Resorts International. Investors should closely monitor the company's future earnings and any further analyst revisions.

References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/mgm-resorts-international-nysemgm-price-target-raised-to-4400-at-barclays-2025-07-18/
[2] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/stifel-nicolaus-raises-mgm-resorts-international-nysemgm-price-target-to-4800-2025-07-11/