Double-down or fold? Investors eye the best strategies for Macau casino stocks
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 01 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Macau Casino Revenue Growth: Macau's gross gaming revenue rose by 6.8% year-over-year in February, reaching 19.74 billion patacas ($2.5 billion), surpassing expectations and indicating a potential recovery post-pandemic, although analysts remain cautious due to external economic pressures.
Impact of Trade Relations on Gaming Demand: Analysts warn that U.S.-China trade tensions and tariffs may reduce spending among high-value Chinese players, affecting the casino sector's growth, particularly as visitation from affluent cities has returned to pre-COVID levels but junket VIPs remain scarce.
Analyst Views on LVS
Wall Street analysts forecast LVS stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for LVS is 69.12 USD with a low forecast of 56.89 USD and a high forecast of 80.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
14 Analyst Rating
10 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 59.940
Low
56.89
Averages
69.12
High
80.00
Current: 59.940
Low
56.89
Averages
69.12
High
80.00
About LVS
Las Vegas Sands Corp. is a global developer and operator of destination properties (Integrated Resorts). The Integrated Resorts feature accommodations, gaming, entertainment and retail malls, convention and exhibition facilities, celebrity chef restaurants and other amenities. Its properties also cater to high-end players by providing them with luxury amenities and premium service levels. Its other amenities include luxury accommodations, restaurants, lounges, invitation-only clubs and private gaming salons. Its principal operating and developmental activities occur in two geographic areas: Macao and Singapore. In Macao, it owns The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel; The Londoner Macao; The Parisian Macao; The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Macao, and Sands Macao. In Singapore, it owns Marina Bay Sands. It also has ferry operations. It owns and operates a collection of Integrated Resorts in the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (PRC) through Sands China Ltd.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
