Capital World Investors Increases Its Ownership in Wynn Resorts

Capital World Investors based in Los Angeles, has increased its investment in Wynn Resorts, following a sharp rise in the casino company’s stock price. A recent SEC filing shows that the investment firm now owns 5.54 million shares, which equals a 5.2% stake in the company.

Wynn Resorts Gains Momentum with Capital World Stake Hike and Strong Market Optimism

This change happens as Wynn’s stock has seen a big jump going up by more than $23 in the last month ending at $96.79 on May 13. Just in the past week, shares went up $13.61 pushed higher by investors’ positive outlook on Wynn‘s plans to expand in the United Arab Emirates.

Capital World Investors operating under Capital Research and Management Company, has shown a consistent interest in Wynn Resorts. Its stake has changed over time, but the firm’s renewed trust seems to mirror the market’s good outlook on Wynn’s growth abroad and the company’s business plan.

Capital World Investors manages over $2 trillion in assets, making it one of the world’s biggest asset managers. Its investments cover major tech and healthcare companies such as Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Eli Lilly, and Nvidia. The choice to buy more Wynn shares hints that the firm sees strong short-term potential in the gaming and hospitality industry.

Despite this change, billionaire Tilman Fertitta remains the biggest single shareholder of Wynn owning about 13% of the company’s stock. His increasing ownership over the last two years has led people to wonder if he might want a more hands-on role in the company.

Fertitta Stays Hands-Off Amid Wynn’s Upward Momentum

Still, people speaking for Fertitta Entertainment have said again that Fertitta keeps a hands-off approach. In a recent meeting with the Nevada Gaming Control Board, Fertitta’s lawyers stressed that the company backs Wynn’s current leaders as long as they keep creating value for shareholders.

Even though Fertitta has a history of getting more involved in companies where he owns a lot of shares, right now there is no sign he wants to change how Wynn is run.

His paperwork is still filed under SEC Schedule 13G, which means he does not plan to sway company choices. The recent stock moves and investor buzz hint that people like Wynn’s plans abroad in the UAE. With Capital World Investors still backing them and Fertitta showing ongoing support, it looks like Wynn is growing, with a lot of big investors believing in them.