Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) Price Target Raised to $67.00

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) had its price target boosted by Mizuho from $65.00 to $67.00 in a report published on Thursday morning, MarketBeat.com reports. They currently have an outperform rating on the casino operator’s stock.

Several other analysts have also issued reports on the stock. HSBC boosted their price target on shares of Las Vegas Sands from $73.00 to $78.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Las Vegas Sands in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Las Vegas Sands from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, February 14th. Stifel Nicolaus lowered their price target on shares of Las Vegas Sands from $75.00 to $72.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reissued a “mixed” rating on shares of Las Vegas Sands in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $68.28.

Las Vegas Sands Stock Performance

NYSE LVS opened at $52.76 on Thursday. The company’s 50 day moving average is $54.95 and its 200-day moving average is $58.97. Las Vegas Sands has a 12-month low of $35.43 and a 12-month high of $70.45. The company has a quick ratio of 1.13, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 7.58. The firm has a market cap of $35.01 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.54, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.29 and a beta of 0.89.

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The casino operator reported $0.91 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate 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 for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.32 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.59 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 25.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts predict that Las Vegas Sands will post 3.18 earnings per share for the current 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 issued a dividend of $0.30 per share. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, May 5th. Las Vegas Sands’s dividend payout ratio is 51.28%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CEO Patrick Dumont sold 60,165 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $54.75, for a total transaction of $3,294,033.75. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 511,942 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $28,028,824.50. This represents a 10.52% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 0.55% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Las Vegas Sands

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of LVS. Grove Bank & Trust bought a new stake in Las Vegas Sands during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. International Assets Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in Las Vegas Sands during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Westside Investment Management Inc. increased its holdings in Las Vegas Sands by 48.0% during the 3rd quarter. Westside Investment Management Inc. now owns 512 shares of the casino operator’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 166 shares during the period. DV Equities LLC bought a new stake in Las Vegas Sands during the 4th quarter worth approximately $28,000. Finally, Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych PZU SA bought a new position in shares of Las Vegas Sands in the 4th quarter worth $29,000. Institutional investors own 39.16% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Las Vegas Sands

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

About Las Vegas Sands

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.