Wall Street analysts set bullish price targets for Las Vegas Sands stock

Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS), the casino and resort giant with operations in Macao and Singapore, has captured analysts’ attention following strong second-quarter earnings that exceeded expectations.

Strong Q2 performance drives optimism

The $36 billion market cap company reported impressive Q2 results on July 23, sending shares up 7.5% over the following two trading sessions. Key highlights included:

• Adjusted earnings per share of $0.79, beating Wall Street estimates of $0.55
• Revenue of $3.2 billion, surpassing forecasts of $2.8 billion
• Full-year earnings expected to grow 15% to $2.61 per share

Stock outperforms broader market

LVS shares have demonstrated strong performance relative to major benchmarks:

• Up 37.9% over the past year vs. S&P 500’s 21.5% gain
• Outperforming the Consumer Discretionary sector ETF (XLY), which gained 27.9%
• Year-to-date gains of 1.6%, while XLY declined 2.4%

Analyst sentiment turns more bullish

Wall Street’s outlook on LVS has grown increasingly positive, with 16 analysts covering the stock:

• Consensus rating: “Moderate Buy”
• Current breakdown: 10 “Strong Buy” ratings, 6 “Hold” ratings
• Shift from last month: Previously only 9 “Strong Buy” ratings

Recent analyst actions include UBS maintaining a “Neutral” rating while raising its price target to $55 on July 30, suggesting 5.4% upside potential.

Price targets suggest significant upside

Analysts see considerable room for growth in LVS shares:

• Average price target: $58.29 (11.7% upside)
• Highest target: $72.50 (38.9% potential gain)
• Current stock price: Approximately $52

The company operates integrated resorts including The Venetian Macao, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, and other premium properties that combine gaming, entertainment, and convention facilities.

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Category: Business
Subcategory: Financial Markets
Date: 08/07/2025