Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) Price Target Raised to $74.00

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) had its price target increased by Stifel Nicolaus from $72.00 to $74.00 in a report issued on Thursday, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Stifel Nicolaus currently has a buy rating on the casino operator’s stock.

LVS has been the subject of several other reports. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Las Vegas Sands from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, February 14th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on shares of Las Vegas Sands from $70.00 to $71.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. HSBC increased their price target on shares of Las Vegas Sands from $73.00 to $78.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. Citigroup increased their price target on shares of Las Vegas Sands from $76.75 to $78.50 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, April 13th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft decreased their price target on shares of Las Vegas Sands from $77.00 to $73.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $68.28.

Las Vegas Sands Stock Up 1.5%

Shares of Las Vegas Sands stock opened at $52.76 on Thursday. 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 50-day moving average of $54.95 and a 200 day moving average of $58.97. The firm has a market cap of $35.01 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.54, a PEG ratio of 1.29 and a beta of 0.89. Las Vegas Sands has a 1 year low of $35.43 and a 1 year high of $70.45.

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

Las Vegas Sands Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, May 13th. Stockholders 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 dividend yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, May 5th. Las Vegas Sands’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 51.28%.

Insider Activity

In other news, CEO Patrick Dumont sold 60,165 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated 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 $28,028,824.50. This trade represents a 10.52% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. 0.55% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Las Vegas Sands

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in LVS. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its holdings in shares of Las Vegas Sands by 8.4% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 31,251 shares of the casino operator’s stock valued at $1,207,000 after acquiring an additional 2,418 shares during the last quarter. Woodline Partners LP boosted its holdings in shares of Las Vegas Sands by 38.9% during the 1st quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 29,032 shares of the casino operator’s stock valued at $1,122,000 after acquiring an additional 8,132 shares during the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Las Vegas Sands by 91.8% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,146 shares of the casino operator’s stock valued at $93,000 after acquiring an additional 1,027 shares during the last quarter. Flow Traders U.S. LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Las Vegas Sands during the 2nd quarter valued at about $414,000. Finally, Cerity Partners LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Las Vegas Sands by 70.0% during the 2nd quarter. Cerity Partners LLC now owns 17,595 shares of the casino operator’s stock valued at $766,000 after acquiring an additional 7,243 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 39.16% of the company’s stock.

Key Las Vegas Sands News

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.