On Thursday, Mizuho Securities adjusted its financial outlook for Las Vegas Sands Corp (NYSE:LVS) shares, increasing the price target to $52 from the previous $51 while maintaining an "Outperform" rating on the stock.
The firm's analysis indicated that the second quarter results for Las Vegas Sands were below the already conservative estimates set by Mizuho, which were the lowest on Wall Street.
Las Vegas Sands reported its earnings, revealing a hold-adjusted EBITDA for Marina Bay Sands (MBS) at $448 million. This figure did not meet Mizuho’s projection of $483 million or the general consensus of $489 million. The expectations of the buying side were believed to be around $500 million.
In Macau, the company's hold-adjusted EBITDA stood at $565 million, falling short against Mizuho’s anticipation of $581 million and the Street's forecast of $609 million. The buying side's benchmark for Macau was estimated to be approximately $590 million.
The revised price target comes after the company faced several challenges, including weaker visitor numbers in Singapore and disruptions at the Londoner property, alongside a general weakness in the lower end of the Macau market. Despite these hurdles, the new target suggests a slight optimism about the company's ability to navigate through the industry's uncertainties.
Las Vegas Sands, known for its significant presence in the gaming and resort industry, particularly in Macau and Singapore, has been closely watched by investors for signs of recovery and growth potential in the post-pandemic period. The company's performance in these regions is often seen as an indicator of its overall health and future prospects.
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