Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) Price Target Raised to $78.00

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) had its price target raised by HSBC from $73.00 to $78.00 in a report published on Thursday,MarketScreener reports. They currently have a buy rating on the casino operator’s stock.

LVS has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Morgan Stanley reiterated a “mixed” rating on shares of Las Vegas Sands in a report on Wednesday, April 8th. Seaport Research Partners cut their price target on shares of Las Vegas Sands from $72.00 to $69.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Las Vegas Sands in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Wells Fargo & Company lowered 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. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their target price on shares of Las Vegas Sands from $80.00 to $73.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $68.28.

Las Vegas Sands Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:LVS opened at $52.76 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $35.01 billion, a PE ratio of 19.54, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.29 and a beta of 0.89. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $54.95 and its 200-day moving average is $58.97. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 7.58, a quick ratio of 1.13 and a current ratio of 1.14. Las Vegas Sands has a 52 week low of $35.43 and a 52 week 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 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.76 by $0.15. The company had revenue of $3.59 billion for 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 revenue was up 25.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.59 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts predict that Las Vegas Sands will post 3.18 earnings per share for the current year.

Las Vegas Sands Dividend Announcement

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 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 (DPR) is currently 51.28%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CEO Patrick Dumont sold 60,165 shares of Las Vegas Sands stock in a transaction 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 completion of the transaction, 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 ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. 0.55% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Las Vegas Sands

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Grove Bank & Trust bought a new stake in Las Vegas Sands in the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. International Assets Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in Las Vegas Sands in the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. DV Equities LLC bought a new stake in Las Vegas Sands in the fourth quarter valued at $28,000. Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych PZU SA bought a new stake in Las Vegas Sands in the fourth quarter valued at $29,000. Finally, Westside Investment Management Inc. increased its stake in Las Vegas Sands by 48.0% in the third quarter. Westside Investment Management Inc. now owns 512 shares of the casino operator’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 166 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 39.16% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about 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.