Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Cuts Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) Price Target to $73.00

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) had its price target lowered by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from $77.00 to $73.00 in a report released on Thursday morning,MarketScreener reports. The firm currently has a buy rating on the casino operator’s stock.

A number of other equities analysts also recently commented on LVS. Seaport Research Partners reduced their price objective on shares of Las Vegas Sands from $72.00 to $69.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, April 21st. Jefferies Financial Group raised their target price on shares of Las Vegas Sands from $61.00 to $63.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday. Wells Fargo & Company cut their target price on shares of Las Vegas Sands from $68.00 to $65.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. Morgan Stanley reiterated a “mixed” rating on shares of Las Vegas Sands in a research note on Wednesday, April 8th. Finally, Argus cut their target price on shares of Las Vegas Sands from $80.00 to $60.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, January 30th. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Las Vegas Sands currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $68.28.

Las Vegas Sands Trading Up 1.5%

Las Vegas Sands stock opened at $52.76 on Thursday. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $54.95 and a 200-day moving average of $58.97. Las Vegas Sands has a one year low of $35.43 and a one year high of $70.45. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 7.58, a current ratio of 1.14 and a quick ratio of 1.13. The company has a market cap of $35.01 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.54, a P/E/G ratio of 1.29 and a beta of 0.89.

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 22nd. The casino operator reported $0.91 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.76 by $0.15. Las Vegas Sands had a net margin of 13.41% and a return on equity of 112.15%. The company had revenue of $3.59 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.32 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.59 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 25.3% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts expect that Las Vegas Sands will post 3.18 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Las Vegas Sands Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, May 13th. Investors of record on Tuesday, May 5th will be paid a $0.30 dividend. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, May 5th. Las Vegas Sands’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 51.28%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Las Vegas Sands news, CEO Patrick Dumont sold 60,165 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $54.75, for a total value of $3,294,033.75. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 511,942 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $28,028,824.50. This represents a 10.52% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. 0.55% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of LVS. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in Las Vegas Sands by 222.7% in the 4th quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 9,098,518 shares of the casino operator’s stock valued at $592,223,000 after acquiring an additional 6,279,390 shares during the period. Norges Bank bought a new position in Las Vegas Sands in the 4th quarter valued at about $364,892,000. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership raised its holdings in Las Vegas Sands by 410.2% in the 3rd quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 5,167,553 shares of the casino operator’s stock valued at $277,963,000 after acquiring an additional 4,154,753 shares during the period. M&T Bank Corp raised its holdings in Las Vegas Sands by 33,102.6% in the 4th quarter. M&T Bank Corp now owns 3,060,288 shares of the casino operator’s stock valued at $197,463,000 after acquiring an additional 3,051,071 shares during the period. Finally, Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC raised its holdings in Las Vegas Sands by 43.8% in the 3rd quarter. Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC now owns 5,454,013 shares of the casino operator’s stock valued at $293,371,000 after acquiring an additional 1,660,823 shares during the period. 39.16% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Las Vegas Sands News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Las Vegas Sands this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company beat consensus: Q1 revenue ~US$3.59B (≈+25% YoY) and exceeded EPS expectations, driven by strength at Marina Bay Sands and improving Macao operations. LVS Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Positive Sentiment: Marina Bay Sands led the quarter: higher-end and non‑gaming demand (VIP and premium customers) materially boosted revenue and EBITDA contribution. Marina Bay Sands Boosts Las Vegas Sands Revenue 28% On VIP Surge
• Positive Sentiment: Capital returns confirmed — company completed a large ~$7.3B repurchase program and announced a quarterly dividend ($0.30), supporting shareholder yield and reducing float. This is a structural positive for per‑share metrics. Las Vegas Sands (LVS) Is Down 8.4% After Strong Q1 Results And Buybacks Completion Has The Bull Case Changed?
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst attention/upgrades: multiple shops adjusted targets (examples: Morgan Stanley raised to $69; Stifel, Mizuho and HSBC lifted targets), indicating continued bullish conviction among some sell‑side firms. Morgan Stanley lifts price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call highlighted strategic investments (staffing/service improvements) to drive experience and long‑term growth — positive for retention but flagged as near‑term cost. LVS Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights
• Neutral Sentiment: Index/visibility move: LVS gained momentum in Russell 1000 spotlight, which may support longer‑term liquidity and institutional interest. Russell 1000 Index Spotlight
• Negative Sentiment: Margin concerns in Macau: adjusted property EBITDA margin declined YoY and management signaled promotional intensity plus near‑term spending (service/staffing) that could compress margins further — key reason for the sell‑off. Macau margin pressure analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction and forecasts: despite beats, investors treated the print as “good but not good enough” — some firms issued cautious research (including a pessimistic note from Seaport), and heavy insider selling was flagged by data providers. Seaport Research pessimistic forecast

Las Vegas Sands Company Profile

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) is a global developer and operator of integrated resorts, focused on large-scale properties that combine casino gaming with hotels, convention and exhibition facilities, retail, dining, and entertainment. The company’s operations center on developing and managing full-service resort complexes that serve both leisure and business travelers, with emphasis on convention and trade-show business in addition to gaming revenue streams.

The company’s portfolio has included prominent properties in North America and Asia, most notably The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas and Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, along with a significant presence in Macau through multiple integrated resorts.