International Game Technology (IGT) Competitors

International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT) and MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, community ranking, dividends, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and media sentiment.

Does the media refer more to IGT or MGM?

In the previous week, MGM Resorts International had 10 more articles in the media than International Game Technology. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for MGM Resorts International and 9 mentions for International Game Technology. MGM Resorts International's average media sentiment score of 0.58 beat International Game Technology's score of 0.45 indicating that MGM Resorts International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
International Game Technology	4 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
MGM Resorts International	8 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in IGT or MGM?

44.3% of International Game Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.1% of MGM Resorts International shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of International Game Technology shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.8% of MGM Resorts International shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Is IGT or MGM more profitable?

MGM Resorts International has a net margin of 5.23% compared to International Game Technology's net margin of 4.17%. MGM Resorts International's return on equity of 25.84% beat International Game Technology's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
International Game Technology	4.17%	16.17%	3.00%
MGM Resorts International	5.23%	25.84%	2.45%

Do analysts prefer IGT or MGM?

International Game Technology currently has a consensus price target of $28.00, indicating a potential upside of 61.34%. MGM Resorts International has a consensus price target of $51.93, indicating a potential upside of 57.39%. Given International Game Technology's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe International Game Technology is more favorable than MGM Resorts International.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
International Game Technology	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80
MGM Resorts International	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80

Which has more volatility and risk, IGT or MGM?

International Game Technology has a beta of 1.92, suggesting that its share price is 92% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, MGM Resorts International has a beta of 2.21, suggesting that its share price is 121% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Does the MarketBeat Community favor IGT or MGM?

MGM Resorts International received 779 more outperform votes than International Game Technology when rated by MarketBeat users. Likewise, 75.83% of users gave MGM Resorts International an outperform vote while only 63.18% of users gave International Game Technology an outperform vote.

Company	Underperform	Outperform
International Game Technology	Outperform Votes 520 63.18%	Underperform Votes 303 36.82%
MGM Resorts International	Outperform Votes 1299 75.83%	Underperform Votes 414 24.17%

Which has higher earnings & valuation, IGT or MGM?

MGM Resorts International has higher revenue and earnings than International Game Technology. MGM Resorts International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than International Game Technology, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
International Game Technology	$4.31B	0.80	$156M	$0.60	28.93
MGM Resorts International	$16.16B	0.61	$1.14B	$2.80	11.78

Summary

MGM Resorts International beats International Game Technology on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.