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Las Vegas Sands (LVS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$50.13 +0.06 (+0.12%)
(As of 01:58 PM ET)

Las Vegas Sands - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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

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

$58.00
15.70% Upside
According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Las Vegas Sands, the average price target is $58.00. The highest price target for LVS is $75.00, while the lowest price target for LVS is $47.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 15.70% from the current price of $50.13.
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LVS Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/23/23 to 11/22/24
1 Month Ago
10/24/23 to 10/23/24
3 Months Ago
8/25/23 to 8/24/24
1 Year Ago
11/23/22 to 11/23/23
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)
13 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$58.00$57.83$55.67$69.68
Forecasted Upside15.70% Upside13.31% Upside37.11% Upside41.39% 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.
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LVS Price Targets by Month

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Las Vegas Sands Stock vs. The Competition

TypeLas Vegas SandsConsumer Discretionary CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.77
2.56
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside15.72% Upside1,221.49% Upside8.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/5/2024UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
R. Farley
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$49.00 ➝ $50.00-1.54%
10/24/2024Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$55.00 ➝ $64.00+23.72%
10/24/2024Mizuho
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$52.00 ➝ $57.00+11.68%
10/22/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$50.00 ➝ $55.00+6.44%
10/17/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$52.00 ➝ $58.00+13.33%
10/16/2024Susquehanna
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 Boost TargetPositive ➝ Positive$51.00 ➝ $59.00+14.67%
10/15/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$53.00 ➝ $60.00+17.37%
10/1/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$53.00 ➝ $60.00+15.07%
8/15/2024Argus
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J. Staszak
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
7/25/2024Macquarie
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$58.00 ➝ $56.00+41.24%
7/25/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$61.00 ➝ $55.00+38.71%
7/11/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$53.00 ➝ $47.00+10.48%
4/18/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$74.00 ➝ $75.00+60.29%
7/20/2023Bank of America
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 Lower TargetNeutral$66.00 ➝ $65.00+8.95%
4/20/2023Roth Mkm
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 Boost TargetBuy$74.00 ➝ $75.00+26.35%
4/20/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost TargetOutperform$62.00 ➝ $67.00+12.87%
1/26/2023CBRE Group
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$47.00 ➝ $68.00+20.08%
11/24/2022CICC Research
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform

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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, November 20, 2024. 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.:

  • Recent upgrades from multiple analysts, including Mizuho raising the target price to $57.00, indicate strong market confidence in the stock's potential for growth.
  • The company has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, suggesting that the majority believe the stock is a good investment opportunity.
  • Las Vegas Sands Corp. recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, providing a yield of 1.62%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
  • The stock is currently trading at $51.73, which is below the average price target of $57.92, indicating potential upside for investors looking to buy at a lower price.
  • Despite a recent earnings miss, the company reported a net margin of 13.29% and a return on equity of 44.26%, showcasing its profitability and efficient use of equity capital.

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 reported a revenue decline of 4.0% compared to the same quarter last year, which may raise concerns about its growth trajectory.
  • Las Vegas Sands Corp. has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 3.09, indicating that it relies heavily on debt financing, which can be risky in volatile market conditions.
  • Insider selling, such as the CEO selling over 119,000 shares, could signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term performance.
  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a twelve-month low of $36.62 and a high of $55.65, suggesting volatility that may deter risk-averse investors.
  • Analysts forecast a slight decrease in earnings per share for the current fiscal year, which could indicate challenges ahead for the company's profitability.

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 $58.00, with a high forecast of $75.00 and a low forecast of $47.00.

13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Las Vegas Sands in the last year. 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 15.70% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Las Vegas Sands has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Stifel Nicolaus, Susquehanna, 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 2.56. Learn more on how LVS compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:LVS) was last updated on 11/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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