LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP(LVS)Stock Analysis
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LVS Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score
AI stock analysis and institutional research for LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP (LVS), a Consumer Discretionary sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores LVS at 73.7/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #188 of 2,879 stocks — the top 10% of the AI-ranked universe. LVS scores in the top quartile across revenue scale (88.9), balance sheet strength (82.3), profitability (75.9). Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP reports quarterly revenue of $3.6B, net income of $567.0M, an operating margin of 25.2%. Top institutional holders of LVS by reported 13-F value include BlackRock,, VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, based on the most recent SEC filings. LVS trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1300514. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate LVS daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP directly from SEC EDGAR. LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 8 and 81 since 2021, currently 73.7 — an improving long-term trajectory across 56 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.
What's Driving LVS's Business? Latest 10-Q Breakdown
AI-extracted from LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP's 10-Q filed 2026-04-24 — Q1 2026 (quarter ended March 31, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.
LVS Q1 2026 net revenue reached $3.59B (+25.3% YoY) with net income of $567M (+61% YoY), driven by 28.8% casino revenue growth and Marina Bay Sands' 30.2% adjusted property EBITDA increase.
Biggest Revenue Drivers
Total revenue: $3,585M+25.3% YoY
Increased table games and slot volumes at Macao operations and Marina Bay Sands; Rolling Chip win percentage increases at Macao partially offset by Non-Rolling Chip and slot hold percentage decreases.
Macao room increase driven by Londoner Grand conversion completed April 2025; Marina Bay Sands increase from suite renovations completed May 2025.
Increased business volumes at Marina Bay Sands and Macao operations; new dining venue launch at Marina Bay Sands.
Macao operations increased by $11M from higher overage rents and base rent; Marina Bay Sands increased by $7M from higher base rent and overage rents.
Modest growth from increased business volumes and convention revenues.
Largest Expense Items
Macao gaming taxes increased $198M consistent with gross gaming revenues; payroll increased $34M; casino marketing increased $16M. Marina Bay Sands gaming taxes increased $64M with payroll up $12M.
Relatively flat compared to prior year.
Marina Bay Sands increase of $18M from payroll, facilities and property tax increases; Macao increase of $11M from facilities maintenance and marketing.
Payroll increased $14M from accelerated restricted stock unit vesting; taxes and licenses up $2M; other expenses up $5M; offset by $11M reversal of previously accrued legal fees.
Watch Items from the Filing
- Macao concession requires 35.84B patacas (~$4.44B) investment by December 2032, of which 33.39B patacas (~$4.14B) in non-gaming projects. Through 2024, company spent 5.80B patacas (~$718M); 2025 spend of 2.52B patacas (~$313M) pending government audit confirmation.
- Marina Bay Sands expansion project estimated at $8.0B total cost; $2.8B incurred through Q1 2026. Construction commenced May 2025 with company estimate completion June 2030, opening January 2031, subject to Singapore government approval for any deadline extension.
- Provision for credit losses increased $24M YoY to $29M, with Marina Bay Sands accounting for $38M provision in Q1 partially offset by $24M settlements. Credit risk provision volatility warrants monitoring.
- Shareholder dividend tax agreement with Macao government expires December 31, 2025; company requested extension through December 2027 but no assurance of approval. Current tax rate assumes agreement is extended; failure could increase effective tax rate materially.
AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.
Revenue
Q1 2026
$3.6B
Net Income
Q1 2026
$567.0M
Free Cash Flow
Q1 2026
$537.0M
Operating Margin
Q1 2026
25.2%
ROIC
Q1 2026
6.0%
Revenue & Net Income
Earnings Per Share
Key Financials Over Time
Export Financial Table · Pro+Revenue
+25.5% YoYNet Income
+33.3% YoYOperating Income
+21.8% YoYEPS (Diluted)
+46.9% YoYTotal Assets
+0.7% YoYTotal Debt
+11.9% YoYOp. Cash Flow
-6.3% YoY| Metric | FY 2025 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $13.02B +25.5% | $10.37B +152.4% | $4.11B -2.9% | $4.23B +44.0% | $2.94B -78.6% | $13.73B |
| Net Income | $1.63B +33.3% | $1.22B -33.4% | $1.83B +290.6% | $-961.0M +43.0% | $-1.69B -169.8% | $2.41B |
| Operating Income | $2.82B +21.8% | $2.31B +392.0% | $-792.0M -14.9% | $-689.0M +50.5% | $-1.39B -137.1% | $3.75B |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.35 +46.9% | $1.60 -33.3% | $2.40 +290.5% | $-1.26 +43.0% | $-2.21 -172.0% | $3.07 |
| Total Assets | $21.92B +0.7% | $21.78B -1.2% | $22.04B +9.9% | $20.06B -3.6% | $20.81B -7.7% | $22.55B |
| Total Debt | $15.77B +11.9% | $14.09B -12.3% | $16.06B +7.6% | $14.92B +5.7% | $14.12B +17.0% | $12.07B |
| Operating Cash Flow | $3.02B -6.3% | $3.23B | — | — | $-1.31B -127.9% | $4.70B |
AI Insight: LVS Financial Trends
LVS revenue surged 30% year-over-year to $3,585M in Q1 2026 while operating income hit a new high of $904M, but debt has ballooned to $15,724M as equity collapses to $1,198M.
• Revenue grew from $2,761M in Q2 2024 to $3,585M in Q1 2026, a 30% increase over six quarters.
• Operating income reached $904M in Q1 2026, up from $591M in Q2 2024; operating margin expanded meaningfully.
• Net income rose to $567M in Q1 2026, the highest in the dataset, up from $353M in Q2 2024.
• Equity has deteriorated sharply from $3,754M in Q2 2024 to $1,198M in Q1 2026, while total debt rose to $15,724M.
⚠ Total debt jumped from $13,738M in Q2 2024 to $15,724M in Q1 2026; rising leverage amid eroding equity warrants close monitoring.
⚠ Operating cash flow was unusually low at $178M in Q2 2025 versus $1,115M in Q3 2025 — quarterly volatility is extreme.
⚠ Net income dipped to $395M in Q4 2025 despite revenue of $3,649M, suggesting cost or one-time pressure worth tracking.
AI Insight: LVS Ratio Trends
Q1 2026 operating margin hit 25.2% and ROIC reached 21.4% — the strongest readings in the dataset — but D/E has surged to 13.13x, a dramatic leverage build.
• Operating margin expanded from a trough of 18.8% in Q3 2024 to 25.2% in Q1 2026, the highest level in the table.
• ROIC rose from 11.6% in Q3 2024 to 21.4% in Q1 2026, signaling improving capital efficiency across the recovery.
• ROA climbed from 5.1% in Q3 2024 to 10.7% in Q1 2026, the strongest asset-level profitability in the dataset.
• D/E ratio surged from 3.66x in Q2 2024 to 13.13x in Q1 2026, reflecting aggressive and accelerating leverage accumulation.
⚠ D/E nearly quadrupled from 3.66x to 13.13x over seven quarters — debt servicing capacity warrants close monitoring if margins soften.
⚠ Operating margin dipped to 19.4% in Q4 2025 before rebounding; seasonal volatility could pressure full-year profitability.
⚠ Q1 2026 margin spike to 25.2% vs. TTM 22.7% may reflect one-off items; sustainability into Q2 2026 is key.
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Top Institutional Holders of LVS
BlackRock, Inc.
$1.4B26,162,281 shVANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$1.1B19,638,399 shVANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$990.5M18,384,243 shSTATE STREET CORP
$767.3M14,240,118 shARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
$462.4M8,582,962 shD. E. Shaw & Co., Inc.
$460.0M8,537,416 shGEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$453.9M8,454,830 shInvesco Ltd.
$399.5M7,414,801 shAQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$398.9M7,551,881 shBank of New York Mellon Corp
$369.9M6,866,115 sh
| Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $1.4B | 26,162,281 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $1.1B | 19,638,399 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $990.5M | 18,384,243 |
| STATE STREET CORP | $767.3M | 14,240,118 |
| ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | $462.4M | 8,582,962 |
| D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc. | $460.0M | 8,537,416 |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | $453.9M | 8,454,830 |
| Invesco Ltd. | $399.5M | 7,414,801 |
| AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $398.9M | 7,551,881 |
| Bank of New York Mellon Corp | $369.9M | 6,866,115 |
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