Las Vegas Sands Q4 operating profit misses estimates

Overview

• Integrated resort operator's Q4 revenue rose to $3.65 bln, beating analyst expectations

• Operating profit for Q4 missed analyst estimates

• Company repurchased $500 mln of common stock during the quarter

Outlook

• Las Vegas Sands plans to continue share repurchases with $1.56 bln authorized

• Company sees growth in Singapore and Macao driven by capital investments

• Las Vegas Sands focuses on investment programs in Singapore and Macao

Result Drivers

• HIGH HOLD IMPACT - High hold on rolling play at Marina Bay Sands and Macao positively impacted adjusted property EBITDA by $71 mln

• CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROGRAMS - Market-leading capital investment programs in Singapore and Macao positioned for future growth, per CEO Robert G. Goldstein

• SHARE REPURCHASE - Repurchased $500 mln of common stock during Q4, reflecting commitment to returning capital to shareholders

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 16 "strong buy" or "buy", 5 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the casinos & gaming peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Las Vegas Sands Corp is $69.00, about 14.3% above its January 27 closing price of $60.35

• The stock recently traded at 19 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 19 three months ago

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