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Las Vegas Room Rates Crashed in September, Slicing MGM Resorts Earnings
Higher airfares and gasoline prices weakened leisure demand, while casino revenue rose 8% and occupancy held at 89%, MGM said.
On Wednesday, MGM Resorts International reported consolidated revenue of $4.2 billion, a 1% year-over-year decrease, as macroeconomic headwinds pressured its domestic travel market.
High airfare and gasoline prices weighed on travelers' budgets throughout the quarter, forcing the Las Vegas Strip to accept lower room rates despite flat occupancy at 89%.
MGM China reported record quarterly revenue of $1.1 billion, a 5% increase, while achieving record third-quarter market share of 17.1%, aided by strong gaming hold at MGM COTAI and MGM MACAU.
Driven by iGaming, BetMGM adjusted EBITDA surged 112%, with the segment now generating nearly 70% of net revenue from operations as the company's primary growth engine.
The MGM Osaka project remains on time for a 2030 opening and is 11% complete; the company commits approximately $1 billion annually in 2027 and 2028 to finalize funding.