Las Vegas Sands (LVS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$45.90 -2.34 (-4.86%)

Closing price 01/31/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$45.82 -0.07 (-0.16%)

As of 01/31/2025 07:53 PM Eastern

Las Vegas Sands - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 13 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
3

Buy
10

Based on 13 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 13 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 10 have given a buy rating for LVS.

Consensus Price Target

$59.58
29.82% Upside

According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Las Vegas Sands, the average price target is $59.58. The highest price target for LVS is $69.00, while the lowest price target for LVS is $50.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 29.82% from the current price of $45.90.

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LVS Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/2/24 to 2/1/25	1 Month Ago 1/3/24 to 1/2/25	3 Months Ago 11/4/23 to 11/3/24	1 Year Ago 2/2/23 to 2/2/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	10 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$59.58	$58.42	$57.92	$69.04
Forecasted Upside	29.82% Upside	17.07% Upside	11.96% Upside	36.76% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate 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.

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.

Las Vegas Sands Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Las Vegas Sands	Consumer Discretionary Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.77	2.58	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	29.82% Upside	1,535.58% Upside	12.26% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent LVS News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/30/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	George Choi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$64.50 ➝ $67.00	+38.85%
1/30/2025	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	Daniel Politzer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$60.00 ➝ $59.00	+35.59%
1/29/2025	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$66.00 ➝ $62.00	+41.22%
1/29/2025	Macquarie Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Chad Beynon Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$57.00 ➝ $58.00	+32.07%
1/29/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$62.00 ➝ $61.00	+38.90%
1/29/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$61.00 ➝ $58.00	+32.08%
1/14/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Stephen Grambling Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Equal Weight	$54.00 ➝ $51.00	+8.83%
1/3/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$60.00 ➝ $69.00	+38.28%
11/5/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Farley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$49.00 ➝ $50.00	-1.54%
10/24/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$55.00 ➝ $64.00	+23.72%
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10/24/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$52.00 ➝ $57.00	+11.68%
10/16/2024	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$51.00 ➝ $59.00	+14.67%
8/15/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Staszak Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
7/20/2023	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral	$66.00 ➝ $65.00	+8.95%
4/20/2023	Roth Mkm Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$74.00 ➝ $75.00	+26.35%
4/20/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$62.00 ➝ $67.00	+12.87%

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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 Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Las Vegas Sands pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Las Vegas Sands
Bull Case

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

The company has a strong dividend yield of 1.81%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
Recent analyst upgrades have increased the target price for Las Vegas Sands Corp. to an average of $59.92, indicating potential for price appreciation.
Las Vegas Sands Corp. reported a return on equity of 44.26%, showcasing its ability to generate profit from shareholders' equity, which is a positive indicator of financial health.
The stock is currently trading at $45.07, which may present a buying opportunity given the analysts' positive outlook.
With a majority of analysts rating the stock as a "Moderate Buy," investor sentiment appears favorable, suggesting confidence in the company's future performance.

Las Vegas Sands
Bear Case

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

The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.44, missing the consensus estimate of $0.53, which may raise concerns about its profitability.
Las Vegas Sands Corp. experienced a 4.0% decline in quarterly revenue year-over-year, indicating potential challenges in maintaining growth.
Insider selling has been significant, with the CEO selling over 84,000 shares recently, which could signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term prospects.
The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 3.09, suggesting it relies heavily on debt financing, which can be risky in volatile market conditions.
Despite a positive outlook from some analysts, four research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, indicating caution among some investors.

LVS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Las Vegas Sands is $59.58, with a high forecast of $69.00 and a low forecast of $50.00.
: 13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Las Vegas Sands in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LVS shares.
: According to analysts, Las Vegas Sands's stock has a predicted upside of 29.82% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Las Vegas Sands's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Las Vegas Sands has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Macquarie, Morgan Stanley, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Las Vegas Sands more than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating score for Las Vegas Sands is 2.77 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer discretionary" companies is 2.58. Learn more on how LVS compares to other companies.

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Las Vegas Sands (LVS) Stock Forecast & Price Target