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Is Las Vegas Sands Big Macao Push Going to Hurt?
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:11:26 +0000
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Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) reports Q1 2026 results today after the close, with a conference call at 1:30 p.m. PT. The stock is up 8.71% over the past month but down 11.14% year to date, and a Macao margin story will be front and center.
A Strong Finish, a Complicated Setup
Las Vegas Sands closed 2025 on a high note. Q4 2025 revenue came in at $3.649 billion, beating estimates by 9.88%, with adjusted EPS of $0.85 topping the $0.77 consensus by 10.39%. Marina Bay Sands in Singapore was the headline act, posting $806 million in EBITDA at a 50.3% margin, driven by rolling chip volume that nearly doubled year over year to $13.4 billion. CEO Rob Goldstein called it “simply the greatest quarter in the history of casino hotels.”
Macao told a different story. Macao delivered $608 million of EBITDA for the quarter, and management said it was disappointed with that number. The Macao EBITDA margin came in at 28.9%, down 390 basis points versus Q4 2024, pressured by higher promotional spending, a heavier mix of rolling (VIP) play, and elevated event costs. Management set a target of $700 million per quarter in Macao EBITDA and framed the current margin range as a “low 30s margin business” given the current customer mix. That gap between where Macao is and where management wants it to be is the tension heading into today’s print.
The year-ago quarter also sets up a favorable comparison. Q1 2025 revenue fell 3.28% year over year to $2.862 billion, missing estimates slightly, while Macao revenue dropped 5.6% as the Venetian Macao’s rolling chip win rate collapsed to 2.18% from 6.71% a year prior.
Consensus Estimates: Q1 2026
Metric
Q1 2026 Estimate
Q1 2025 Actual
YoY Growth
Adjusted EPS
$0.76
$0.59
+28.8%
Revenue
$3.31B
$2.862B
+15.6%
Full Year EPS
$3.24 (17x forward P/E)
$3.01
N/A
Full Year Revenue
N/A
$13.017B
N/A
Macao Margins and the Premium Mass Bet
This is the core question for today’s report. Las Vegas Sands has doubled down on the premium mass and rolling segments in Macao, and that strategic shift carries a real margin cost. Rolling play generates lower hold-adjusted margins than base mass gaming. Grant Chum, CEO of Sands China, noted that rolling volumes were up 60% year over year in Q4 but that the promotional environment “remains intense,” particularly in premium segments. He also flagged that base mass spend per customer “has been on a declining trend versus pre-COVID” and that base mass gaming growth “is just not growing as fast as the premium segments.”
The Londoner Macao is the bright spot. Revenue at the Londoner grew from $518 million to $699 million year over year in Q4, and management credited the Londoner Grand suite ramp as a key driver of higher-end adoption. The key question is whether that momentum carried into Q1 2026, and whether the Venetian Macao can show a cleaner win rate after the low-hold quarter that crushed Q1 2025 results.
Wage inflation is also a factor. Chum noted that “wage adjustments occur in March” for frontline staff, meaning Q1 will absorb that cost hit directly. That timing, combined with the ongoing promotional intensity in Macao’s premium segment, creates real margin pressure even if revenue grows as expected.
On Singapore, the question is sustainability. Goldstein said he sees “$2.9 billion of EBITDA” from MBS annually, but Q4’s exceptional rolling chip win rate of 4.36% versus a normalized 3.34% inflated results. A reversion to normal hold rates would pull Singapore EBITDA meaningfully lower. Jefferies downgraded LVS to Hold on April 20, citing a “less compelling earnings profile” and expected Macau GGR growth deceleration. That’s a cautious signal heading into today’s call.
The Margin Story Is What Matters Now
The year-ago comparison is easy. Q1 2025 operating income fell 17.03% year over year, and a normalized win rate in Macao alone should produce a better headline. But the real test is whether management can show credible progress toward that $700 million quarterly Macao EBITDA target without relying on luck-driven rolling chip results. If Macao margins show sequential improvement and Singapore holds at a normalized level, sentiment can shift quickly. Analysts carry a consensus Buy rating with an average price target of $69.30 against a current price of $57.54. That gap closes faster if the margin story starts to work.
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Analysts See More Upside for this Rallying Cruise Stock
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:59:21 +0000
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Analysts at Jefferies are pounding the table over Viking Holdings (NYSE: VIK).
Even after the VIK stock rallied from about $57.50 to $68.75, Jefferies sees more upside ahead. The firm upgraded VIK to a buy rating with a price target of $80 from $60, noting, “We are upgrading the stock on visibility to continued strong growth in revenue, Adj. EBITDA, and Adj. EPS, paired with coverage-leading (>100%) FCF conversion,” as quoted by CNBC.
Plus, recent earnings have been strong. EPS of $1.20 beat by a penny. Revenue of $2 billion, up 19% year over year, beat by $10 million. Funds seem to like the stock, as well. Israel Englander’s Millennium Management, for example, increased its holdings in VIK by adding more than 573,000 shares, as noted at the end of September.
Also, we have to consider that cruise demand has been explosive, with many of the top cruise companies seeing an increase in traveler demand. With Viking, demand is expected to remain strong through 2026, with strong forward-booking demand of 70% being reported. That’s 14% higher than the 2025 season, and is again showing no signs of cooling.
Doximity
Morgan Stanley says Doximity (NYSE: DOCS) is attractive after its recent pullback.
In fact, after plummeting from about $67.50 to $43.85 on healthcare policy uncertainty, Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to an overweight rating with a $65 price target. The firm also cited DOC’s strong free cash flow and strong balance sheet.
“Underperformance in DOCS is at odds with our checks on the business and strengthening platform engagement,” the analysts said, as quoted by CNBC, adding that the stock trades at more than a 25% discount to its median post-COVID EV/EBITDA multiple.
Analysts at Raymond James upgraded DOCS to a strong buy, noting that the digital platform stock’s 25x free cash flow is too attractive to ignore. In additon, after finding strong support at $45, oversold shares of DOCS are just starting to pivot higher. Last trading at $45.59, we’d like to see DOCS initially retest $52.50. Longer term, we’d like to see the DOC stock refill its bearish gap at around $65 a share.
Las Vegas Sands
Goldman Sachs just upgraded Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) to a buy rating with a price target of $80 from $64 a share.
All of which is being supported by acceleration in Macao gross gaming revenue, which just increased 14.4% year over year to $2.6 billion, which was above expectations for 10.5% growth, as noted by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau, as noted by Seeking Alpha.
There’s also been the rising tourism preference for Macao, and a rising Chinese stock market, as also noted by CNBC. Moving forward, analysts expect to see further gaming recovery in 2026 thanks to a stronger event calendar. A firmer currency is also seen supporting gaming revenue in 2026 for Macao casinos, as well.
At the moment, shares of LVS are still consolidating at around $66.92. From here, we’d like to see it break from consolidation and potentially retest $70 a share.
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Here Are Monday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Bristol-Myers Squibb, GE Vernova, KLA Corp., Klaviyo, Las Vegas Sands, ServiceNow, and More
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:16:19 +0000
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Pre-Market Stock Futures:
Futures are trading higher on Monday as we head into the final trading weeks of 2025. All of the major indices were hit hard on Friday as investors began a big rotation last week out of the AI stocks that have led the market higher since ChatGPT was introduced over three years ago. The miss by Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) seems like the final straw for many, as the Magnificent 7 have started to wobble in 2025, with only NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) beating the S&P 500 this year. The NASDAQ took the biggest hit on Friday, closing down a whopping 1.69% at 23,195. The Dow Jones Industrials, which had been having a solid week until Friday, closed at 48,458, down 0.51%, while the S&P 500 was last seen at 6827, down 1.07%. Investors can likely expect more volatility as we head to the end of the year, and trading volume starts to fade.
Treasury Bonds:
Yields were mixed across the Treasury curve on Friday, with investors buying some of the shorter maturities while sellers were active in the mid-to long-dated bonds. Traders pointed to a steeper curve as the market reacted to the Fed’s rate cut decision and digested economic data signaling a strong labor market, pushing yields higher despite expectations of future rate cuts. The 30-year long bond closed trading on Friday at 4.85% while the benchmark 10-year note was last seen at 4.19%.
Oil and Gas:
Prices were lower across the energy complex on Friday, primarily due to ongoing concerns about a global oil and gas supply surplus, a broad market sell-off driven by anxiety over the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, and rising U.S. Treasury yields. Both major benchmarks were lower on the day, with Brent Crude falling 0.26% to finish at $61.12, while West Texas Intermediate closed at $57.44, down 0.28%. Despite yet another Canadian polar vortex dropping temperatures over much of the United States, Natural gas closed at $4.11 down 2.79% after recently trading as high as $5.
Gold:
Gold was once again the winner on Friday, closing at $4,298, continuing a run that has been one of the top stories for 2025. The bullion continued its strong move, primarily due to expectations of more U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in 2026, which makes non-yielding gold more attractive. Add persistent geopolitical risks and a weaker dollar, even as the Fed’s rate-hiking cycle paused, amid data showing cooling labor markets. Traders are pricing in more rate cuts for 2026, and a dovish Fed outlook, alongside safe-haven demand, continues to support gold and silver prices.
Crypto:
Cryptocurrency trading on Friday saw Bitcoin (BTC) bounce back above $92,000 after initial dips, influenced by the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts as traders absorbed the potential for a loosened monetary policy in 2026, while Ethereum (ETH) also posted gains. However, the market displayed mixed signals and indecision between bullish potential and lingering overhead resistance. The gains were surrendered over the weekend, and as of 8 am EST on Monday, Bitcoin was quoted at $89,530. Ethereum was trading at $3,141.
24/7 Wall St. reviews dozens of analyst research reports daily to identify new investment ideas for both investors and traders. Some of these daily analyst calls cover stocks to buy. Other calls cover stocks to sell or avoid. Remember that no single analyst call should ever be used as a basis to buy or sell a stock.
Here are some of the top Wall Street analyst upgrades, downgrades, and initiations seen on Monday, December 15, 2025.
Upgrades:
Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) BMO Capital upgraded the shares to Outperform from Market Perform and lifted the target price to $71 from $61.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) was raised to Buy from Neutral at Bank of America, which raised the target price for the company to $61 from $52.
KLA Corp. (NASDAQ: KLAC) was raised to Buy from Hold at Jefferies, with the target price lifted to $1,500 from $1,100.
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) was upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Goldman Sachs, which raised the price target on the shares to $80 from $64.
Marriott International Inc. (NYSE: MAR) was raised to Buy from Neutral at Goldman Sachs, which boosted the target price for the stock to $345 from $288.
McCormick & Co. (NYSE: MKC) was raised to Buy from Hold at Deutsche Bank with a $75 target price objective.
Teradyne Inc. (NYSE: TER) was raised to Buy from Sell at Goldman Sachs, which lifted their target price to $230 from $148.
Downgrades:
Keurig Dr. Pepper Inc. (NYSE: KDP) was cut to Hold from Buy at Deutsche Bank with a $32 target price.
LyondellBasell Industries NV (NYSE: LYB) was downgraded to Underperform from Market Perform at BMO Capital, which cut the target price for the stock to $36 from $48.
ServiceNow Inc. (NYSE: NOW) was downgraded to Underweight from Sector Weight at KeyBanc with a $775 target price.
Texas Instruments Inc. (NYSE: TXN) was downgraded to Sell from Buy at Goldman Sachs, which slashed the target price to $156 from $200.
Zoetis Inc. (NYSE: ZTS) Bank of America cut the stock to Neutral from Buy and lowered the price to a target of $135 from $165.
Initiations:
Armour Residential REIT Inc. (NYSE: ARR) was initiated with a Buy rating at Compass Point with a Buy rating and an $18.50 target price.
DBV Technologies SA (NASDAQ: DBVT) was started with an Overweight rating at Cantor Fitzgerald with a $42 targte price objective.
GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) was started with an Outperform rating at Evercore ISI with a $860 target price.
Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE: HON) was initiated with an Outperform rating at Evercore ISI, which has a $255 target price for the shares.
Klaviyo Inc. (NYSE: KVYO) was initiated with a Buy rating at BTIG with a $40 target price.
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Live Coverage: Will Las Vegas Sand (LVS) Stock Soar After Earnings?
Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:14:53 +0000
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Marina Bay Sands and Macao
Jul 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM EDT
MBS was the standout story of Q2, delivering:
$1.39B in revenue (+37% YoY)
$768M in property EBITDA, with margin expanding to 55.3%
Rolling chip volume of $8.95B, with a high win rate of 5.26%
RevPAR up +11% YoY, driven by record $888 ADR and 95% occupancy
This high-margin growth validates LVS’s suite renovation strategy and underscores the property’s dominance in the Asia luxury gaming market.
Macao: Londoner Leads While Venetian and Parisian Lag
Macau property EBITDA reached $566M, up modestly YoY despite mixed property-level performance:
Londoner Macao: Revenue +45% YoY to $642M, EBITDA more than doubled to $205M
Venetian, Parisian, Four Seasons: EBITDA declined YoY amid soft table volumes and normalized hold
Hold-adjusted impact in Macau was +7M, boosting reported EBITDA slightly
Despite variance by property, the mass mix shift and continued suite-driven recovery remain on track.
CEO Comments
Jul 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM EDT
Chairman and CEO Rob Goldstein emphasized strength in both Macau and Singapore, saying:
“Our new suite product and elevated service offerings position us for additional growth as travel and tourism spending in Asia expands.”
He added that Marina Bay Sands posted record financial and operating performance, and highlighted confidence in both reinvestment and capital return strategies.
Guidance reaffirmed
Jul 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM EDT
While LVS didn’t raise its formal FY2025 guidance, the tone was confident. Management reaffirmed plans for $1.75B+ in Singapore capex and reiterated robust free cash flow to support continued buybacks and dividends. A fresh $800 million in repurchases during the quarter suggests ongoing confidence in earnings durability.
Earnings are in and stock up big
Jul 23, 2025 at 4:07 PM EDT
Seconds after earnings were released the stock is up 5.75%.
Las Vegas Sands delivered a strong Q2 performance, led by record results at Marina Bay Sands and solid EBITDA delivery in Macau. Revenue and earnings both exceeded Wall Street expectations, reinforcing the view that high-end travel demand and premium suite investments are paying off.
Metric
Reported
Estimate
Surprise
Revenue
$3.18B
$2.94B
Beat (+8.2%)
EPS (Adjusted)
$0.79
$0.61
Beat (+29.5%)
Consolidated Adj. EBITDA
$1.33B
$1.18B est.
Beat
Marina Bay Sands EBITDA
$768M
~$670M est.
Beat
Macao Property EBITDA
$566M
~$545M est.
Beat
Shares Down Slightly in Late Trading
Jul 23, 2025 at 3:24 PM EDT
We are little more than half an hour from the closing bell, and shares of Las Vegas Sands are currently trading down slightly.
As of 3:25 p.m. ET, shares are down .25%, that’s more than a 1% drop from where shares traded at 10:30 a.m. ET.
As a reminder, we’ll be posting live analysis right after earnings are released. Simply stay on this page and new updates will load. We expect earnings to release shortly after 4 p.m. ET.
Capital Allocation Snapshot
Jul 23, 2025 at 2:04 PM EDT
LVS is balancing reinvestment with shareholder returns. This table shows how much cash is going to dividends, buybacks, and renovations — offering insight into capital discipline and yield.
Metric
Q1 2025
FY 2025 Plan
Dividend (annualized)
$0.80/share
Sustained
Share Buybacks
$250M
Opportunistic
CapEx (SG Renovation)
$1.75B+
Spanning FY25–27
Net Debt / EBITDA
~2.1x
Stable, investment-grade
Property-Level Revenue Snapshot
Jul 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM EDT
Macau vs. Singapore recovery is a core debate. This table breaks out revenue by property, helping investors evaluate regional strength and demand recovery patterns.
Property / Region
Revenue
YoY Growth
Venetian Macau
$965M
+11%
Londoner Macau
$777M
+16%
Marina Bay Sands (SG)
$1.04B
+19%
Other / Corporate
$158M
+6%
How Did LVS Stock Perform After Past Earnings
Jul 23, 2025 at 1:14 PM EDT
Recent quarters have seen muted or mixed reactions — consistency in EBITDA delivery and hold rates is key to regaining investor momentum.
Quarter
EPS Surprise
1-Day Move
7-Day Move
14-Day Move
Q1 2025
-4.8%
-2.6%
+0.4%
+1.1%
Q4 2024
+2.1%
+1.9%
+3.3%
+3.8%
Q3 2024
-3.5%
-3.0%
-2.2%
-1.1%
Q2 2024
+1.0%
+0.8%
+1.7%
+2.0%
Las Vegas Sand (NYSE:LVS) reports Q2 2025 earnings after the market closes today. Macau’s gaming rebound continues to exceed expectations, and recent data showed June GGR up 15% YoY — suggesting potential upside to base case revenue estimates. But expectations are also rising, especially around the mix of mass vs. VIP revenue, margin recovery, and suite-driven yield uplift in Singapore. Investors will be looking for sequential improvement in both revenue and EBITDA, as well as visibility into capex and ROI on recent renovation and digital marketing investments.
What to Expect
Revenue: $2.94 billion
EPS (Normalized): $0.61
FY 2025 Revenue: $11.76 billion
FY 2025 EPS: $2.38
That reflects +16.3% revenue growth YoY and ~30% EPS growth, driven by operating leverage, strong visitation trends in Macau, and improving premium segment performance at Marina Bay Sands
Key Areas to Watch
1. Macau GGR, Hold Rate, and Mass MixMacau is pacing toward a full post-COVID normalization, and mass segment mix is crucial to margin recovery. Management said Q1 was “held below theoretical” and expects more normalized VIP play in Q2. Investors will also watch for commentary on premium direct vs. junket demand.
2. Marina Bay Sands Renovation ROIManagement reaffirmed a $1.75B+ renovation plan, focused on premium suites and amenities. Commentary around return on investment, average daily rate (ADR), and occupancy will be key, especially as travel recovers in Southeast Asia.
3. Digital and Loyalty InitiativesLVS is expanding data-driven marketing, including personalized offers and VIP tracking. Execution on this strategy will be evaluated based on player retention, spend per visit, and cross-market play behavior.
4. Cost Discipline and Operating MarginsInvestors will look for signs of margin expansion in both Macau and Singapore, particularly as labor costs stabilize and promotional spend remains in check. Commentary on property EBITDA margins vs. pre-COVID levels will be closely watched.
5. Capital Allocation and Dividend OutlookWith strong cash generation in Macau, LVS has resumed its dividend and continues buybacks. Investors will want reaffirmation of return plans tied to free cash flow conversion, especially as capex steps up in Singapore.
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Prediction: This Dividend Stock Will Be the Best Performer the Rest of 2024
Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:15:27 +0000
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Increasing uncertainty about the stock market and the economy have income investors wondering where to look for opportunities.
Among dividend stocks, Wall Street has big expectations for Wynn Resorts Ltd. (NASDAQ: WYNN).
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Concern about a recession is growing. Things are beginning to look shaky for the Magnificent 7 and other big tech stocks. Moreover, there has been a shift toward small tech stocks for a while now. So the question for investors now, especially income-oriented investors, is whether dividend stocks are still the place to be. Where are the opportunities for the rest of this year and into the next?
Well, here are some dividend stocks for which analysts have big expectations. They all are members of the S&P 500 and have consensus Buy ratings.
Stock
Mean Target
Upside
Bath & Body Works Inc. (NYSE: BBWI)
$51.38
56.1%
Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL)
$60.63
56.7%
Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN)
$142.97
46.0%
Schlumberger Ltd. (NYSE: SLB)
$65.34
48.2%
Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST)
$110.36
44.6%
Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC)
$91.56
56.9%
Wynn Resorts Ltd. (NASDAQ: WYNN)
$123.67
62.1%
So, as far as Wall Street is concerned, Wynn Resorts has the greatest potential upside in the coming year of these dividend stocks. Does that mean that its shares are undervalued? Or perhaps one overzealous analyst has skewed the mean?
Why Invest in Wynn Resorts?
Are shares poised to soar?
Wynn Resorts stock is up about 505% from its 2002 initial public offering (IPO) share price. Shares traded for more than $240 a share in early 2014. The company is known for its luxury properties, award-winning restaurants, and exceptional service. It says it has more Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards than any other independent hotel company. The stock was in retreat even before the recent market correction, but is it poised for a bounce back? What does Wall Street expect?
Wynn Resorts, the Company
A leading operator of high-end integrated resorts.
The American company develops and operates high-end hotels and casinos through four segments.
The Wynn Palace segment operates private gaming salons and sky casinos; a luxury hotel tower with suites and villas, including a health club, spa, salon, and pool; food and beverage outlets; retail space; meeting and convention space; and performance lake and floral art displays.
The Wynn Macau segment operates casino space with private gaming salons, sky casinos, and a poker room; a luxury hotel tower that includes health clubs, spas, a salon, and a pool; food and beverage outlets; retail space; meeting and convention space; and Chinese zodiac-inspired ceiling attractions.
The Las Vegas Operations segment operates casino space with private gaming salons, a sky casino, a poker room, and a race and sports book; a luxury hotel tower with suites and villas, including swimming pools, private cabanas, full-service spas and salons, and a wedding chapel; food and beverage outlets; meeting and convention space; retail space; and theaters, nightclubs, a beach club.
The Encore Boston Harbor segment operates casino space with gaming areas and a poker room; a luxury hotel tower including a spa and salon; food and beverage outlets and a nightclub; retail space; meeting and convention space; and a waterfront park, floral displays, and water shuttle service.
Wynn Resorts headquarters are near Las Vegas. The company was founded in 2002 by former Mirage Resorts CEO Steve Wynn. It went public in the fall of 2002. Competitors include Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR), Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS), and MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM).
The company just released second-quarter results that fell short of top-line and bottom-line estimates despite a boost from Macau casinos. Results in the prior two quarters had topped expectations on the top and bottom lines. Wynn Resorts is bidding for a casino license to build an integrated resort at the Hudson Yards in New York City. If completed as planned, it would be one of the largest hotels in the city. Other plans include its first casino in the United Arab Emirates, as well as one in Thailand, should gambling be legalized there.
Wynn Resorts, the Stock
Is the stock ready for a turnaround?
The share price sank to a 52-week low of $71.63 this week, retreating with the overall market. The stock is down more than 16% year to date, while the S&P 500 is up almost 9% in that time. Note that the $123.67 consensus price target is well above the 52-week high. However, just eight of 17 analysts who follow the stock recommend buying shares. Jefferies and Morgan Stanley maintained Hold-equivalent ratings in July, but Deutsche Bank and Wells Fargo reiterated Buy-equivalent ratings.
Institutional investors hold about 62% of the shares. Vanguard has a stake of almost 10%, while BlackRock and State Street also have notable stakes. Wynn is also a top growth stock pick by billionaire investor Ken Fisher. About 95 million shares, or less than 4% of the float, are held short.
Wall Street expectations for where the stock goes in the next 52 weeks vary but are all positive. The high price target suggests shares will double, and the consensus and low targets also signal plenty of room to run.
Low target
$96.00
25.8%
Mean target
$123.67
62.1%
High target
$154.00
101.9%
While the targets signal optimism, the analysts’ ratings suggest there is some caution as well. The outlook in the long term may appear strong, but the question of profitability and growth in the near time could cause some concern as well. Economic uncertainty (possibly a recession) and lingering inflation are factors to consider as well. However, Wall Street is far from pessimistic about the prospects for the stock.
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5 Wall Street Blue Chip Giants Are Likely Raising Their Dividends This Week
Mon, 15 Jul 2024 11:58:54 +0000
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Second quarter earnings season will start in earnest this week
Solid earnings from top companies are a requirement for the current rally to stay in place
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After over 10 years of a low-interest rate environment, which has reversed significantly over the last two years, many investors continue to turn to equities for growth potential and solid and dependable dividends. These help provide an income stream, equating to total return, one of the most influential investment strategies.
We always like to remind our readers about the impact total return has on portfolios because it is one of the best ways to improve their chances of overall investing success. Again, total return is the combined increase in a stock’s value plus dividends. For instance, if you buy a stock at $20 that pays a 3% dividend, and it goes up to $22 in a year, your total return is 13%—10% for the increase in stock price and 3% for the dividends paid.
Five top blue chip companies that are Wall Street favorites are expected to raise their dividends this week, so we screened our 24/7 Wall St. research universe and found that all are rated Buy at some of the top firms on Wall Street. While it’s always possible that not all companies raise their dividends, top analysts expect them to. Generally, the data is based on past increases in the firm’s dividend payouts. Investors should also check out these dividend legends. ?tpid=1407652&tv=link&tc=in_content
Bank of America
The Bank of America Corporation is an American multinational investment bank and financial services holding company.
Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC) is a ubiquitous presence in the United States, providing:
Various banking and financial products and services for individual consumers, small and middle market businesses, institutional investors, corporations, and governments in the United States and internationally
Operating 5,100 banking centers, 16,300 ATMs, call centers, and online and mobile banking platforms.
Bank of America has expanded into several new US markets, and its global scale ideally positions it to benefit from accelerating loan growth over the next two years. Moreover, unlike smaller peers, scale allows the bank to substantially increase investment over the next few years without notably jeopardizing returns, driving further market share gains.
Shareholders are currently paid a 2.31% yield. The company is expected to raise the dividend to $0.26 per share from $0.24.
The Goldman Sachs Group
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm.
The world’s premier investment bank continues to dominate Wall Street. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) provides a range of financial services for corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals worldwide.
It operates through:
Global Banking & Markets
Asset & Wealth Management
Platform Solutions segments
The Global Banking & Markets segment provides:
Financial advisory services, including strategic advisory assignments related to mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, corporate defense activities, restructurings, and spin-offs; relationship lending and acquisition financing
Secured lending through structured credit and asset-backed lending and financing under securities-to-resale agreements.
This segment also offers client execution activities for cash and derivative instruments, credit and interest rate products, and provision of mortgages, currencies, commodities, and equities-related products, as well as underwriting services.
The Asset & Wealth Management segment manages assets across various classes, including:
Equity
Fixed income
Hedge funds
Credit funds
Private equity
Real estate
Currencies, and commodities
It provides customized investment advisory solutions, wealth advisory services, personalized financial planning, private banking services, and invests in corporate equity, credit, real estate, and infrastructure assets.
The Platform Solutions segment offers credit cards and point-of-sale financing for the purchase of goods or services. It also provides cash management services, such as deposit-taking and payment solutions, for corporate and institutional clients.
Investors are currently receiving a 2.29% dividend. The company is expected to raise the dividend to $3.00 from $2.75.
Las Vegas Sands
Las Vegas Sands Corporation is the world leader in developing and operating international, world-class integrated resorts.
This gaming giant remains a favorite with investors and has a huge presence in China. Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) together with its subsidiaries, develops, owns, and operates integrated resorts in Macao and Singapore.
It owns and operates:
The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel
The Londoner Macao
The Parisian Macao
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao Cotai Strip
Sands Macao in Macao,
The People’s Republic of China
Marina Bay Sands in Singapore
The company’s integrated resorts feature accommodations, gaming, entertainment, and retail malls, convention and exhibition facilities, celebrity chef restaurants, and other amenities.
Shareholders currently receive a 1.87% yield. The company is expected to raise the dividend to $0.22 per share from $0.20.
Penske Automotive
Penske Automotive Group is a diversified international transportation services company and a premier automotive and commercial truck retailer.
Started by automotive and racing legend Roger Penske, this company has backed up some to offer a better spot to buy shares. Penske Automot