Top-Rated StocksTop-RatedNYSE:LVS Las Vegas Sands (LVS) Stock Price, News & Analysis → AI Cracks Open Largest Untapped Energy Reserve on Earth (From Banyan Hill Publishing) (Ad) Free LVS Stock Alerts $50.61 -0.42 (-0.82%) (As of 03/18/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$50.44▼$51.2150-Day Range$47.93▼$55.2552-Week Range$43.77▼$65.58Volume3.99 million shsAverage Volume4.76 million shsMarket Capitalization$38.14 billionP/E Ratio31.63Dividend Yield1.58%Price Target$68.82 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Las Vegas Sands alerts: Email Address Las Vegas Sands MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.85 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside36.0% Upside$68.82 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.55% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-1.32Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.88Based on 13 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth14.60%From $2.74 to $3.14 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.82 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector6th out of 277 stocksHotels & Motels Industry2nd out of 28 stocks 3.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingLas Vegas Sands has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.85, and is based on 11 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $68.82, Las Vegas Sands has a forecasted upside of 36.0% from its current price of $50.61.Amount of Analyst CoverageLas Vegas Sands has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.55% of the float of Las Vegas Sands has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverLas Vegas Sands has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Las Vegas Sands has recently decreased by 9.42%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldLas Vegas Sands pays a meaningful dividend of 1.53%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthLas Vegas Sands does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Las Vegas Sands is 50.00%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Las Vegas Sands will have a dividend payout ratio of 25.48% next year. This indicates that Las Vegas Sands will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 0.8 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreLas Vegas Sands has received a -58.57% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Las Vegas Sands in category "Relationships" seems to be driven mostly by its "Casino games", "Nightclub and bar services", and "Casino hotel services" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Las Vegas Sands is -1.32. Previous Next 3.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLas Vegas Sands has a news sentiment score of 0.88. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.58 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 13 news articles for Las Vegas Sands this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 20 people have searched for LVS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -66% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows24 people have added Las Vegas Sands to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Las Vegas Sands insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.91% of the stock of Las Vegas Sands is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 39.16% of the stock of Las Vegas Sands is held by institutions. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Las Vegas Sands are expected to grow by 14.60% in the coming year, from $2.74 to $3.14 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Las Vegas Sands is 31.63, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 152.48.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Las Vegas Sands is 31.63, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 16.75.Price to Earnings Growth RatioLas Vegas Sands has a PEG Ratio of 0.66. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioLas Vegas Sands has a P/B Ratio of 9.35. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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Las Vegas Sands Corp. was founded in 1988 and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.Read More LVS Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart LVS Stock News HeadlinesMarch 8, 2024 | marketbeat.comHow to Invest in Casino Stocks: Pros and Cons and More (LVS)Ready to invest in the heady world of casino stocks? Learn how to invest in casino stocks and “Sin City” with MarketBeat.March 18, 2024 | msn.comChina warns citizens in Singapore to stay away from gamblingMarch 19, 2024 | Colonial Metals (Ad)Central Bank Gold Heist In ProgressWhen central banks buy gold… The rich buy right along with them. And central banks are buying at breakneck pace. Last year… 1,037 tons. Just 45 tons less than the record set two years ago.March 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLVS Mar 2024 49.500 callMarch 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLVS Mar 2024 45.000 putMarch 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLVS Mar 2024 51.000 callMarch 13, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLas Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) Upgraded by StockNews.com to BuyMarch 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWomen’s History Month Spotlight: Marina Bay Sands’ Val Chua Highlights the Importance of Finding Mentors and Having Clear Purpose in Career DevelopmentMarch 19, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Urgent new message from Porter StansberryI’ve been in the financial markets for close to three decades… Yet, I’ve never seen an opportunity that’s so urgent, so critical, and yet so overlooked than what is unfolding right now. You see, in one corner of the markets a financial anomaly has emerged that promises to be the single most important story of 2024.March 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLVS Mar 2024 61.000 callFebruary 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAdvancing Hospitality Skills and Careers Is a Core Focus of Sands’ Priority on Workforce DevelopmentFebruary 24, 2024 | msn.comDallas Mavericks’ ticket price hike the 1st sign this team is now owned by a casinoFebruary 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLVS Mar 2024 57.000 putFebruary 24, 2024 | wsj.comLas Vegas Sands Corp.February 24, 2024 | msn.comMac Engel: Mavericks’ ticket price hike the 1st sign team is owned by a Las Vegas casinoFebruary 23, 2024 | msn.comDallas Mavericks’ ticket price hike the 1st sign team is owned by a Las Vegas casinoFebruary 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSands, Sands China Listed As the Top Two Companies in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2024 Casinos and Gaming CategoryFebruary 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLVS Feb 2024 58.000 callFebruary 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLVS Feb 2024 49.500 putFebruary 16, 2024 | bizjournals.comWho are the new Mavericks owners? Learn more about their company, casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corp.February 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLVS May 2024 60.000 callFebruary 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLVS Feb 2024 48.500 putFebruary 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLas Vegas Sands Set to Ride Macao RecoveryFebruary 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLVS Feb 2024 44.500 putFebruary 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLVS Feb 2024 65.000 callFebruary 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLVS Feb 2024 49.000 putFebruary 1, 2024 | benzinga.comLas Vegas Sands Unusual Options Activity For February 01See More Headlines Receive LVS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Las Vegas Sands and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings1/24/2024Ex-Dividend for 2/14 Dividend2/05/2024Dividend Payable2/14/2024Today3/18/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)4/17/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorConsumer Discretionary Industry Hotels & motels Sub-IndustryCasinos & Gaming Current SymbolNYSE:LVS CUSIP51783410 CIK1300514 Webwww.sands.com Phone(702) 923-9000Fax702-414-4884Employees38,700Year Founded2004Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$68.82 High Stock Price Target$80.50 Low Stock Price Target$59.00 Potential Upside/Downside+36.0%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.85 Research Coverage13 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.60 Trailing P/E Ratio31.63 Forward P/E Ratio18.47 P/E Growth0.66Net Income$1.22 billion Net Margins11.77% Pretax Margin17.11% Return on Equity34.40% Return on Assets6.40% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.96 Current Ratio1.31 Quick Ratio1.30 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$10.37 billion Price / Sales3.68 Cash Flow$3.50 per share Price / Cash Flow14.45 Book Value$5.41 per share Price / Book9.35Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares753,620,000Free Float746,763,000Market Cap$38.14 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.17 Social Links Beginner's Guide to Pot Stock InvestingClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to pot stock investing and which pot companies show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Robert Glen Goldstein (Age 68)Chairman, CEO & Treasurer Comp: $11.41MMr. Patrick Dumont (Age 49)President, COO & Director Comp: $11.62MMr. Randy A. Hyzak (Age 54)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $2.73MMr. D. Zachary Hudson (Age 44)Executive VP, Global General Counsel & Secretary Comp: $2.55MMr. Daniel J. BriggsSenior Vice President of Investor RelationsMr. Ronald ReeseSenior Vice President of Global Communications, Corporate Affairs & Public RelationsMr. David Reese Sylvester (Age 60)Executive Vice President of Global Retail Mr. Kwan Lock Chum (Age 48)Executive VP of Asia Operations & Senior VP of Global Gaming Strategy Mr. Wing T. ChaoAdvisorMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsRoss StoresNASDAQ:ROSTONNYSE:ONONWilliams-SonomaNYSE:WSMWestRockNYSE:WRKMarriott InternationalNASDAQ:MARView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsVanguard Group Inc.Bought 4,264,043 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 4.896%Fisher Asset Management LLCBought 669,052 shares on 3/5/2024Ownership: 1.495%Wellington Management Group LLPBought 633,028 shares on 3/5/2024Ownership: 0.711%Goldman Sachs Group Inc.Bought 228,800 shares on 3/1/2024Ownership: 0.000%Royal London Asset Management Ltd.Bought 7,128 shares on 3/1/2024Ownership: 0.018%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Las Vegas Sands Stock? LVS Pros and Cons Explained These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Las Vegas Sands was last updated on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 4:09 AM. Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Las Vegas Sands Corp.: Las Vegas Sands Corp. has a strong leadership team with experienced directors like Charles D. Forman, who has been a Director of the Company since August 2004. Recent developments show that Alistair Scobie holds the title of VP Investor Relations at Las Vegas Sands Corp., indicating a focus on investor communication and transparency. The company's diversified portfolio, including subsidiaries like Sands China Ltd., provides exposure to different segments of the gaming and hospitality industry, reducing risk. Las Vegas Sands Corp. has a history of successful business ventures, such as the sale of Centric Events Group, LLC, showcasing strategic decision-making. Current stock price trends indicate potential growth opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on market movements. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Las Vegas Sands Corp. for these reasons: The gaming and hospitality industry is subject to economic fluctuations and regulatory changes, impacting the company's revenue and profitability. Competition in the industry, especially in regions like Macau, poses challenges for Las Vegas Sands Corp. to maintain market share and pricing power. Global events, such as pandemics or geopolitical tensions, can significantly disrupt travel and tourism, affecting the company's operations and financial performance. Investing in Las Vegas Sands Corp. involves exposure to currency risk due to its international presence, which can impact returns for investors. Market volatility and investor sentiment can influence the stock price of Las Vegas Sands Corp., leading to potential short-term fluctuations in investment value. LVS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Las Vegas Sands stock right now? 13 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Las Vegas Sands in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LVS shares. View LVS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Las Vegas Sands' stock price target for 2024? 13 analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Las Vegas Sands' shares. Their LVS share price targets range from $59.00 to $80.50. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $68.82 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 36.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for LVS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have LVS shares performed in 2024? Las Vegas Sands' stock was trading at $49.21 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, LVS shares have increased by 2.8% and is now trading at $50.61. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Las Vegas Sands? Las Vegas Sands saw a decrease in short interest in the month of February. As of February 29th, there was short interest totaling 6,350,000 shares, a decrease of 9.4% from the February 14th total of 7,010,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 4,850,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.3 days. Approximately 1.6% of the shares of the company are sold short. View Las Vegas Sands' Short Interest. When is Las Vegas Sands' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, April 17th 2024. View our LVS earnings forecast. How were Las Vegas Sands' earnings last quarter? Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, January, 24th. The casino operator reported $0.57 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.61 by $0.04. The casino operator earned $2.92 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.89 billion. Las Vegas Sands had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 34.40% and a net margin of 11.77%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 161.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted ($0.19) EPS. Read the conference call transcript. How often does Las Vegas Sands pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Las Vegas Sands? Las Vegas Sands declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, January 24th. Investors of record on Tuesday, February 6th will be given a dividend of $0.20 per share on Wednesday, February 14th. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.58%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, February 5th. Read our dividend analysis for LVS. Is Las Vegas Sands a good dividend stock? Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.53%. The dividend payout ratio is 50.00%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, LVS will have a dividend payout ratio of 25.48% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for LVS. What ETFs hold Las Vegas Sands' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) stock in their portfolio include VanEck Gaming ETF (BJK), Invesco Leisure and Entertainment ETF (PEJ), iBET Sports Betting & Gaming ETF (IBET), AdvisorShares Gerber Kawasaki ETF (GK), Direxion Daily Travel & Vacation Bull 2X Shares (OOTO), Alpha Intelligent - Large Cap Value ETF (AILV), Invesco Select Growth ETF (IVSG) and Kovitz Core Equity ETF (EQTY). How will Las Vegas Sands' stock buyback program work? Las Vegas Sands declared that its board has approved a stock buyback plan on Wednesday, October 18th 2023, which authorizes the company to buyback $2,000,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to buy up to 5.5% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are generally an indication that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued. What is Sheldon G. Adelson's approval rating as Las Vegas Sands' CEO? 55 employees have rated Las Vegas Sands Chief Executive Officer Sheldon G. Adelson on Glassdoor.com. Sheldon G. Adelson has an approval rating of 94% among the company's employees. This puts Sheldon G. Adelson in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Las Vegas Sands own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Las Vegas Sands investors own include AT&T (T), Alibaba Group (BABA), Bank of America (BAC), NVIDIA (NVDA), Wynn Resorts (WYNN), Walt Disney (DIS), Tesla (TSLA), Intel (INTC), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and Cisco Systems (CSCO). Who are Las Vegas Sands' major shareholders? Las Vegas Sands' stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (4.90%), Vanguard Group Inc. (4.90%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (4.20%), Fisher Asset Management LLC (1.49%), Fisher Asset Management LLC (1.49%) and Nuveen Asset Management LLC (1.22%). Insiders that own company stock include Charles D Forman and Miriam Adelson. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Las Vegas Sands? Shares of LVS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. Does Las Vegas Sands have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of Las Vegas Sands: Cotai Strip Lot 2 Apart Hotel (Macao) Limited, LVS (Nevada) International Holdings Inc., LVS Dutch Finance C.V., LVS Dutch Holding B.V., Las Vegas Sands LLC, MBS Holdings Pte. Ltd., Marina Bay Sands Pte. Ltd., Sands China Ltd., Sands IP Asset Management B.V., Venetian Casino Resort LLC, Venetian Cotai Limited, Venetian Macau Limited, Venetian Orient Limited, Venetian Venture Development Intermediate II, and Venetian Venture Development Intermediate Limited.Read More This page (NYSE:LVS) was last updated on 3/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersCentral Bank Gold Heist In ProgressColonial Metals8,788% Return Predicted For THIS Crypto (already up 40% in 6 months)Paradigm PressAltcoin FRENZY Alert…Crypto 101 MediaThe AI Bottleneck No One is Talking AboutThe Bull ReportMake This $3 Trade the Instant the Opening Bell RingsMonument Traders AllianceSHOCKING Footage From Tesla Gigafactory In Austin, TexasInvestorPlaceThis AI Trade Machine Made 1,729%* (With 89% Wins)Prosper Trading AcademyThe world’s greatest investmentPorter & Company Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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