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MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) is winning some praise from Wall Street following sturdy first-quarter results. At least one analyst believes it\u2019s possible the gaming company eventually revisits a takeover bid for Entain Plc (OTC:GMVHY).<\/p>\n

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MGM Grand Las Vegas, seen above. Analysts are mostly bullish on the operator’s shares. (Image: Eater Vegas)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Citing strength in Las Vegas, where it\u2019s the largest operator on the Strip, the Mandalay Bay operator said revenue in the first three months of 2022 surged 73%. Strip sales checked in at $1.7 billion, with earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and restructuring or rent costs (EBITDAR) of $594 million. Analysts expected EBITDAR of $577 million on revenue of $1.5 billion.<\/p>\n

During the January through March period, MGM\u2019s Las Vegas occupancy averaged 78%, while revenue per available room (RevPAR) more than doubled to $154 from $60 a year earlier.<\/strong><\/p>\n

JPMorgan analyst Joseph Greff notes the recent pullback in shares of MGM is creating a buying opportunity, particularly as mid-week occupancy in Las Vegas rebounds, thanks to recovering convention business. The analyst also notes it\u2019s possible the casino revisits a takeover bid for Entain — its BetMGM partner — down the road.<\/p>\n

We assume that from here MGM is content in its current ownership stake (50%) in BetMGM and likely waits out valuation and industry marketing rationalization before potentially revisiting an increased stake\/purchase of Entain,\u201d said Greff in a note to clients.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In January 2021, the Las Vegas-based casino operator bid $11.06 billion for Entain.<\/a> But the British bookmaker said the offer isn\u2019t adequate<\/a>. MGM didn\u2019t publicly up its offer, and the talks ultimately fell apart.<\/p>\n

Greff rates MGM \u201coverweight,\u201d with a $53 price target.<\/p>\n

Good Thing for Vegas, BetMGM<\/h2>\n

Resilience in Las Vegas and strength in the BetMGM business is positive for investors on multiple levels. Not the least of which is that those traits offset some of the weaknesses the operator\u2019s MGM China unit is encountering in Macau.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe situation in Macau remains impossible to handicap, though at this point we think the market has proven it is willing to stomach that risk, given healthy sequential trends in Las Vegas,\u201d said Stifel analyst Steven Wieczynski in a note to clients.<\/p>\n

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On Monday, the Bellagio operator said it\u2019s offering $607 million to acquire LeoVegas AB<\/a> in a bid to expand into mature iGaming and sports wagering markets in Europe. LeoVegas is profitable and grew revenue at a double-digit compound annual growth rate for the five years ending 2021. MGM said the purchase will be accretive to earnings. Wieczynski has mixed views about the transaction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cWhile this is a somewhat small acquisition in the grand scheme of things, with the potential for the economy to soften, we would rather have kept that $600M on the balance sheet for a rainy day,\u201d he said. \u201cWhat is encouraging, though, is that their online market share remained steady despite MGM spending significantly less than peers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Loving Las Vegas<\/h2>\n

As the dominant operator on the Strip, MGM is highly tethered to demand trends in the largest domestic casino center. For now, leisure travelers appear undaunted by inflation and rising interest rates. How long that enthusiasm lasts is up for debate.<\/p>\n

Should the group\/convention segment return to 2019 levels, MGM would have another obvious tailwind to offer investors.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe fundamental rebound in Las Vegas continues to accelerate, as evidenced by the results and commentary, and reference points to 2019 become less relevant,\u201d writes Jefferies analyst David Katz. \u201cFurther, we believe the quarter reflects the improved execution, capital allocation and growth opportunities which are core to our positive thesis. Ultimately, we believe estimates should continue to progress higher, which should drive share performance.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) is winning some praise from Wall Street following sturdy first-quarter results. At least one analyst believes it\u2019s possible the gaming company eventually revisits a takeover bid for Entain Plc (OTC:GMVHY). 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