MGM Resorts International Q1 Profit Decreases, But Beats Estimates

MGM Resorts International (MGM) announced earnings for first quarter that decreased from the same period last year but beat the Street estimates.

The company's bottom line totaled $148.55 million, or $0.51 per share. This compares with $217.48 million, or $0.67 per share, last year.

Excluding items, MGM Resorts International reported adjusted earnings of $0.69 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $0.46 per share. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the period fell 2.4% to $4.277 billion from $4.383 billion last year.

MGM Resorts International earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings: $148.55 Mln. vs. $217.48 Mln. last year.
-EPS: $0.51 vs. $0.67 last year.
-Revenue: $4.277 Bln vs. $4.383 Bln last year.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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