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Las Vegas Sands (LVS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$36.18 +0.08 (+0.22%)
Closing price 10/9/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$36.26 +0.08 (+0.22%)
As of 10/9/2026 07:59 PM Eastern
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Las Vegas Sands - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
10
Buy
11

Based on 21 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Las Vegas Sands in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 21 analysts, 10 have given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for LVS.

Consensus Price Target

$60.16
66.27% Upside
According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Las Vegas Sands, the average price target is $60.16. The highest price target for LVS is $71.50, while the lowest price target for LVS is $47.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 66.27% from the current price of $36.18.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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LVS Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/10/25 to 10/10/26
1 Month Ago
9/10/25 to 9/10/26
3 Months Ago
7/12/25 to 7/12/26
1 Year Ago
10/10/24 to 10/10/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
10 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$60.16$60.28$66.84$60.20
Forecasted Upside66.27% Upside41.32% Upside43.26% Upside21.49% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy

LVS Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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LVS Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Las Vegas Sands Stock vs. The Competition

TypeLas Vegas SandsConsumer Discretionary CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.52
2.19
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside66.27% Upside249.55% Upside19.47% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/9/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Brandt Montour
Brandt Montour
2 of 5 stars
Lower TargetOverweight$59.00 ➝ $57.00+56.99%
10/5/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
4 of 5 stars
 UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
9/2/2026
Wolfe Research logo
Wolfe Research
4 of 5 stars
Peter Supino
Peter Supino
Not Rated
Initiated CoveragePeer Perform
8/21/2026 Reiterated RatingHold (C)
7/30/2026 DowngradeNeutral
7/30/2026DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
7/27/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$53.00 ➝ $48.00+13.52%
7/27/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$68.00 ➝ $61.00+28.12%
7/23/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy$73.00 ➝ $62.00+35.96%
7/23/2026Lower TargetOutperform$67.00 ➝ $61.00+33.76%
7/23/2026Lower TargetBuy$63.00 ➝ $55.00+21.51%
7/23/2026Lower TargetBuy$73.00 ➝ $71.50+69.10%
7/23/2026Lower TargetHold$52.00 ➝ $47.00+11.16%
7/23/2026 Lower TargetBuy$78.00 ➝ $68.00+60.82%
7/23/2026Lower TargetOverweight$64.00 ➝ $60.00+30.63%
7/23/2026Lower TargetBuy$74.00 ➝ $60.00+30.98%
7/22/2026Lower TargetPositive$64.00 ➝ $63.00+36.88%
7/20/2026Lower TargetNeutral$70.00 ➝ $60.00+30.77%
7/2/2026Set Target$52.00+10.50%
1/29/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$70.00+34.30%
10/24/2025 Boost TargetOutperform$61.20 ➝ $67.20+84.85%

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Should I Buy Las Vegas Sands Stock? LVS Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Las Vegas Sands pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Las Vegas Sands
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Las Vegas Sands Corp.:

  • The stock is currently trading at $36.08, which is near its 52-week low of $35.28, potentially offering a valuation entry point for investors who believe the market has overreacted to recent earnings misses.
  • Zacks Research recently upgraded its rating on Las Vegas Sands Corp. from "strong sell" to "hold" and slightly raised its FY2028 earnings per share estimate to $3.74, signaling a stabilization in analyst sentiment after a period of significant downgrades.
  • The company offers a dividend yield of 3.35%, providing a steady income stream for investors, with a payout ratio of 46.69% that suggests the company retains sufficient earnings to maintain this distribution while funding operations.
  • Las Vegas Sands Corp. is actively diversifying its Macao operations through high-profile events like the NBA China Games 2026, which helps drive tourism and economic diversification in line with local government policies, potentially boosting non-gaming revenue.
  • Institutional investors such as State Street Corp and Allianz Asset Management have recently increased their holdings in the company, indicating that large-scale capital is accumulating the stock despite the recent price decline.

Las Vegas Sands
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Las Vegas Sands Corp. for these reasons:

  • The company recently missed its quarterly earnings expectations, reporting $0.59 in earnings per share against a consensus estimate of $0.76, and revenue of $3.15 billion fell short of the $3.31 billion forecast, indicating potential operational headwinds.
  • Short interest in Las Vegas Sands Corp. has been rising, with shares shorted increasing to 18.3 million as of September 2026, suggesting that a growing number of traders are betting on further price declines.
  • Significant insider selling has occurred recently, including large sales by CEO Patrick Dumont and former CEO Robert G. Goldstein, which can signal a lack of confidence in the company's near-term outlook from those closest to its management.
  • The stock has experienced a sustained downward trend, hitting new 52-week lows repeatedly since July 2026, and currently trades well below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, indicating strong bearish momentum.
  • Las Vegas Sands Corp. carries a high debt-to-equity ratio of 15.27, which increases financial risk and interest expense obligations, potentially limiting the company's flexibility to invest in growth or weather economic downturns.

LVS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Las Vegas Sands is $60.16, with a high forecast of $71.50 and a low forecast of $47.00.

21 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Las Vegas Sands in the last year. There are currently 10 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LVS shares.

According to analysts, Las Vegas Sands's stock has a predicted upside of 66.27% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Las Vegas Sands's stock had 3 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Las Vegas Sands more than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating for Las Vegas Sands is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer discretionary" companies is Hold. Learn more on how LVS compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Las Vegas Sands analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/9/2026.
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