Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) Stock Gets Price Target Trim from Barclays

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) had its price objective decreased by Barclays from $59.00 to $57.00 in a report issued on Friday,Benzinga reports. Barclays currently has an overweight rating on the casino operator’s stock.

LVS has been the subject of a number of other reports. Morgan Stanley lowered their price target on Las Vegas Sands from $68.00 to $61.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Citigroup cut their price target on shares of Las Vegas Sands from $73.00 to $71.50 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. HC Wainwright lowered shares of Las Vegas Sands to a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Mizuho decreased their price objective on shares of Las Vegas Sands from $67.00 to $61.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. Finally, UBS Group set a $52.00 price objective on shares of Las Vegas Sands in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $60.16.

Las Vegas Sands Trading Up 0.0%

NYSE LVS opened at $36.18 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $42.59 and a 200 day simple moving average of $47.75. The company has a market capitalization of $23.43 billion, a PE ratio of 14.08, a P/E/G ratio of 0.89 and a beta of 0.78. The company has a current ratio of 1.00, a quick ratio of 0.99 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 15.27. Las Vegas Sands has a 12 month low of $35.28 and a 12 month high of $70.45.

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. The casino operator reported $0.59 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.76 by ($0.17). Las Vegas Sands had a net margin of 12.59% and a return on equity of 133.90%. The company had revenue of $3.15 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.31 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.66 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was down .7% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts forecast that Las Vegas Sands will post 3.09 EPS for the current year.

Las Vegas Sands Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, August 12th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, August 4th were issued a dividend of $0.30 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, August 4th. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.3%. Las Vegas Sands’s payout ratio is currently 46.69%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in LVS. Bamco Inc. NY acquired a new position in shares of Las Vegas Sands in the second quarter valued at approximately $174,796,000. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership increased its position in shares of Las Vegas Sands by 58.4% during the fourth quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 8,186,257 shares of the casino operator’s stock worth $532,843,000 after acquiring an additional 3,018,704 shares in the last quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company bought a new stake in shares of Las Vegas Sands during the second quarter worth $107,407,000. Legal & General Group Plc bought a new stake in shares of Las Vegas Sands during the second quarter worth $83,696,000. Finally, Amundi raised its holdings in shares of Las Vegas Sands by 157.2% during the first quarter. Amundi now owns 2,864,789 shares of the casino operator’s stock worth $154,355,000 after acquiring an additional 1,750,758 shares during the period. 39.16% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Las Vegas Sands News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Las Vegas Sands this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Barclays maintained an “overweight” rating and reduced its price target only modestly, from $59 to $57. The new target still implies substantial potential upside from current levels, suggesting the analyst views the recent weakness as excessive. Barclays Adjusts Price Target on Las Vegas Sands to $57 From $59
• Positive Sentiment: Las Vegas Sands’ CEO said the company remains bullish on Macau’s outlook, offering reassurance that its key Asian market could continue to support longer-term growth. Las Vegas Sands CEO: Remain Bullish on Macau Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts expect third-quarter earnings to show a low-single-digit decline in profit. That relatively modest forecast keeps attention focused on whether Macau trends and forward guidance can stabilize sentiment ahead of the report. Las Vegas Sands Earnings Preview: What to Expect
• Neutral Sentiment: Sands China and NBA Cares launched a community initiative in Macao. The event may strengthen the company’s local brand and stakeholder relationships, but it is unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. NBA Cares x Sands Cares Community Impact Week 2026 Celebrates Tip-Off
• Negative Sentiment: MGM, Wynn, and LVS are declining together in a rare casino-sector losing streak, even as the S&P 500 remains near a record. The synchronized weakness suggests sector-specific selling and has amplified pressure on LVS, which has already lost significant ground over recent months. Something Is Breaking In Casino Stocks: MGM, Wynn Hit Record Losing Streaks
• Negative Sentiment: The upcoming earnings report carries added risk after Las Vegas Sands recently missed quarterly EPS and revenue expectations, with revenue down year over year. Investors may be worried that the anticipated profit dip could signal slower-than-expected operating recovery.

About Las Vegas Sands

Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) is a global developer and operator of integrated resorts that combine casino gaming with hotels, convention and exhibition facilities, retail, dining and entertainment venues. The company’s properties are designed to serve leisure travelers, business visitors and convention groups.

Las Vegas Sands operates major integrated resorts in Macau, including The Venetian Macao, The Parisian Macao, The Londoner Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao. In Singapore, it operates Marina Bay Sands, a large resort featuring hotel accommodations, gaming, shopping, dining, entertainment and convention facilities.