Las Vegas Sands (LVS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$52.58

+0.61 (+1.17%)

(As of 10/4/2024 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

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

$55.83
6.19% Upside

According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Las Vegas Sands, the average price target is $55.83. 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 6.19% from the current price of $52.58.

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LVS Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/7/23 to 10/6/24	1 Month Ago 9/7/23 to 9/6/24	3 Months Ago 7/9/23 to 7/8/24	1 Year Ago 10/7/22 to 10/7/23
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)	12 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 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	$55.83	$55.25	$63.15	$70.12
Forecasted Upside	6.19% Upside	39.17% Upside	52.36% Upside	54.00% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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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	2.56	2.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	6.19% Upside	1,174.10% Upside	7.04% 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
10/1/2024	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$53.00 ➝ $60.00	+15.07%
9/4/2024	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$55.00 ➝ $50.00	+29.27%
8/23/2024	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	R. Farley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$70.00 ➝ $49.00	+19.28%
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
7/25/2024	Macquarie Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$58.00 ➝ $56.00	+41.24%
7/25/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$61.00 ➝ $55.00	+38.71%
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7/25/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$65.00 ➝ $55.00	+34.51%
7/25/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$57.00 ➝ $52.00	+28.97%
7/25/2024	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$59.00 ➝ $51.00	+26.49%
7/11/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$53.00 ➝ $47.00	+10.48%
4/18/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$74.00 ➝ $75.00	+60.29%
4/18/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$70.00 ➝ $65.00	+41.34%
4/18/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$59.00 ➝ $55.00	+9.50%
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%
1/26/2023	CBRE Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$47.00 ➝ $68.00	+20.08%
11/24/2022	CICC Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform

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

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Las Vegas Sands
Bull Case

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

Las Vegas Sands Corp. has a current ratio of 1.58 and a quick ratio of 1.57, indicating strong liquidity positions to meet short-term obligations.
The company's 50-day moving average price is $40.54, potentially offering a buying opportunity for investors at a lower price point.
Las Vegas Sands Corp. reported a return on equity of 44.41%, showcasing efficient utilization of shareholder equity to generate profits.
The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 8.6% compared to the same quarter last year, indicating growth in the business.
Las Vegas Sands Corp. pays a quarterly dividend with a dividend yield of 2.00%, providing investors with a steady income stream.

Las Vegas Sands
Bear Case

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

Las Vegas Sands Corp. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.29, indicating a higher level of debt compared to equity, which may pose financial risk.

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 $55.83, with a high forecast of $75.00 and a low forecast of $47.00.
: 13 Wall Street research 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 research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LVS shares.
: According to analysts, Las Vegas Sands's stock has a predicted upside of 6.19% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Las Vegas Sands's stock had 2 downgrades by analysts.
: Las Vegas Sands has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Barclays, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jefferies Financial Group, Macquarie, 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.