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    Why Las Vegas Sands (LVS) Is Back In The Spotlight

    Simply Wall St·09/13/2026 05:22:10
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    Las Vegas Sands (LVS) is back in focus after its latest quarterly report missed analyst expectations on both earnings and revenue, with unusually weak VIP hold in Macau weighing on what analysts described as an otherwise solid regional backdrop.

    Recent trading tells a story of pressure. Las Vegas Sands shares are around US$42.83 after a year-to-date share price return that is down 34.32%, while the 1-year total shareholder return is down 18.21%. This suggests weaker momentum has been building over several months rather than a sharp single-day reset.

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    Las Vegas Sands now trades well below both its recent levels and the average analyst target, leaving a wide gap between the US$42.83 price and where fair value estimates cluster. How does that spread really stack up?

    Most Popular Narrative: 27.5% Undervalued

    On the most followed view of Las Vegas Sands, a fair value of about $59 sits well above the last close at $42.83. This puts the current discount and the Macau and Singapore story under a brighter spotlight.

    The full opening and ramp-up of The Londoner in Macao, with its 2,405 rooms and suites, is expected to boost revenues and cash flows significantly as the property leverages its scale and quality in a competitive market. Marina Bay Sands (MBS) in Singapore reported record EBITDA from high-value tourism and is expected to continue its growth trajectory supported by increased visitor capacity post-renovations, directly impacting revenue and EBITDA growth.

    Read the complete narrative.

    Want to see what sits behind that gap between price and the roughly $59 estimate for Las Vegas Sands? The narrative leans heavily on steady top line expansion, improving profit margins, and a future earnings profile that assumes the Macau portfolio and Marina Bay Sands both carry more weight than today. Curious which specific revenue mix, profitability path, and share count assumptions have been baked into that outcome, and how they tie back to the current discount rate used in the model? The full narrative lays out the exact projections that connect the present share price to that higher implied value.

    Result: Fair Value of $59.07 (UNDERVALUED)

    Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

    Still, the Las Vegas Sands narrative leans on a Macau recovery that has lagged some expectations and on premium mass competition that could squeeze margins if trends remain soft.

    Find out about the key risks to this Las Vegas Sands narrative.

    Next Steps

    Sentiment on Las Vegas Sands is clearly mixed, with pressure on the share price but optimism embedded in parts of the thesis. If you want to move beyond the headline and weigh up both the cautious signals and the potential upside yourself, start by going through the 5 key rewards and 2 important warning signs.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.