Las Vegas Sands (LVS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$42.43 +0.29 (+0.69%)

Closing price 05/16/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$42.17 -0.26 (-0.61%)

As of 05/16/2025 07:56 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 14 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
3

Buy
11

Based on 14 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 14 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 10 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for LVS.

Consensus Price Target

$56.75
33.75% Upside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Las Vegas Sands, the average price target is $56.75. The highest price target for LVS is $69.00, while the lowest price target for LVS is $45.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 33.75% from the current price of $42.43.

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LVS Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/18/24 to 5/18/25	1 Month Ago 4/18/24 to 4/18/25	3 Months Ago 2/18/24 to 2/17/25	1 Year Ago 5/19/23 to 5/18/24
Strong Buy	1 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)	10 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	$56.75	$59.08	$59.58	$63.46
Forecasted Upside	33.75% Upside	80.49% Upside	37.36% Upside	34.94% 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	2.86	2.59	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	33.75% Upside	116.11% Upside	12.57% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive 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
4/24/2025	Mizuho 3 of 5 stars	Ben Chaiken Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$47.00	+32.63%
4/24/2025	Stifel Nicolaus 4 of 5 stars	Steven Wieczynski Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$64.00 ➝ $57.00	+60.85%
4/24/2025	Hsbc Global Res 0 of 5 stars	C. Liu Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
4/24/2025	Macquarie Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Chad Beynon Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$58.00 ➝ $52.00	+40.64%
4/22/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brandt Montour Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$58.00 ➝ $53.00	+57.14%
4/16/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Stephen Grambling Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$47.00 ➝ $45.00	+39.62%
1/30/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	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 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	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 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$66.00 ➝ $62.00	+41.22%
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%
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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%
10/16/2024	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%

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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 Tuesday, May 13, 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 current stock price is around $42, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
Las Vegas Sands Corp. has a strong return on equity of 45.82%, indicating efficient management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
The company recently announced a stock buyback program worth $2 billion, suggesting that the board believes the stock is undervalued and is committed to enhancing shareholder value.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with an average target price of $56.75, indicating potential for price appreciation based on future performance expectations.
The company offers a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, providing a yield of 2.36%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.

Las Vegas Sands
Bear Case

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

The company reported a decline in quarterly revenue of 3.3% compared to the same quarter last year, which may raise concerns about its growth trajectory.
Las Vegas Sands Corp. missed earnings expectations by $0.01, which could indicate challenges in meeting market forecasts and investor confidence.
The stock has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 3.35, suggesting that the company is heavily leveraged, which can increase financial risk, especially in volatile markets.
Recent target price reductions by analysts, including a drop from $58 to $52 by Macquarie, may signal a cautious outlook on the company's future performance.
The company's quarterly earnings per share decreased from $0.78 to $0.59 year-over-year, which could indicate weakening profitability and operational challenges.

LVS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Las Vegas Sands is $56.75, with a high forecast of $69.00 and a low forecast of $45.00.
: 14 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, 10 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating 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 33.75% 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, Hsbc Global Res, Macquarie, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, and Stifel Nicolaus 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 2.86 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer discretionary" companies is 2.59. Learn more on how LVS compares to other companies.

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Las Vegas Sands (LVS) Stock Forecast & Price Target