Mizuho Cuts Las Vegas Sands (LVS) Price Target to $54
Key Points
- Mizuho reiterated an Outperform rating on Las Vegas Sands Corp. on October 22, 2026, while lowering its price target to $54.0 from $61.0.
- Mizuho's $54 price target implies 43.96% upside from Las Vegas Sands Corp.'s ($LVS) current $37.51 share price.
- The stock recently traded around $37.51, sitting below its 50-day moving average of $41.26 and well under the mean analyst price target.
- Las Vegas Sands reported trailing twelve month revenue of $13.72 billion with a net profit margin of 12.6%, and its next earnings report is scheduled for January 27, 2027.
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On October 22, 2026, Mizuho maintained its Outperform rating on Las Vegas Sands Corp. NYSE:LVS while lowering its price target to $54.0 from $61.0. According to the research note released that day, the firm kept its positive stance on the resort operator even as it trimmed its expectations for the stock's intermediate path.
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Mizuho's Call on Las Vegas Sands
Mizuho issued its research update on October 22, 2026, keeping an Outperform rating on the resort operator while pulling its price target down from $61.0 to $54.0. The stock closed at $37.15 on the day of the note.
Other Institutional Activity in Las Vegas Sands
Other large institutional investors adjusted their holdings in Las Vegas Sands during recent reporting periods. D.E. Shaw & Co., Inc. grew its holdings by 514,801 shares, ending with 9,052,131 shares worth about $336.4 million following a 6.0% increase. Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership reduced its stake by 1,198,143 shares, closing the period with 7,384,543 shares valued at roughly $274.4 million after a 14.0% decrease. Bank Of New York Mellon Corporation trimmed its position by 251,979 shares for a 3.7% drop, leaving it with 6,613,940 shares worth about $245.8 million.
Las Vegas Sands Corp. Stock Holds Steady
Las Vegas Sands shares recently traded around $37.51 as of October 22, 2026, up about 1.0% from their event-day close of $37.15. The recent price sits 9.1% below the 50-day moving average of $41.26 and 24.7% below the 200-day moving average of $49.83. The stock trades near the bottom of its 52-week range, which spans from a low of $35.03 to a high of $70.45. The current share price trades 26.3% below the mean analyst price target of $50.88.
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Recent Earnings
Las Vegas Sands posted $13.72 billion in trailing twelve month revenue alongside earnings of $2.44 per share. The company generated a net profit margin of 12.6% and a return on equity of 122.9%. The next quarterly earnings report is scheduled for release on January 27, 2027.
Dividend
Eligible shareholders receive an annual dividend rate of $1.20 per share, giving the stock a dividend yield of 3.2%. The payout consumes 42.8% of the company's earnings.
Insider Buying and Selling at Las Vegas Sands Corp.
Company insiders completed several transactions over recent quarters. Beneficial owner Miriam Adelson sold 77,991 shares on December 16, 2025, at $67.56 per share for a total value of $5.3 million. Chief Executive Officer Robert G Goldstein sold 1,250,000 shares on December 17, 2025, valued at $83.4 million. Chief Executive Officer Patrick Dumont sold 60,165 shares on March 17, 2026, at $54.75 per share for a total of $3.3 million. Director Charles D Forman sold 11,400 shares on April 27, 2026, at an average price of $54.09 for a total of $616,626.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several research firms updated their outlooks on Las Vegas Sands alongside Mizuho on October 22, 2026. Wells Fargo maintained an Equal-Weight rating while lowering its price target from $44.0 to $40.0. JP Morgan kept an Overweight rating, adjusting its target from $54.0 to $50.0. Stifel maintained a Buy rating, moving its target from $54.0 to $52.0. B of A Securities kept a Neutral rating while trimming its target from $50.0 to $45.0. Overall, the stock carries a consensus buy recommendation from 19 analysts with a mean price target of $50.88.
About Las Vegas Sands
Las Vegas Sands Corp. owns and operates large integrated casino resorts across Macao and Singapore. Its properties include major destinations such as The Venetian Macao, The Londoner Macao, The Parisian Macao, and Marina Bay Sands. The company focuses on the tourism, lodging, and gaming sectors in Asian markets.
Bottom Line
Investors will watch for the company's next earnings report on January 27, 2027, to gauge visitation trends and resort recovery across Macao and Singapore. The wide gap between the current trading price and analyst price targets highlights differing Wall Street views on the pace of the company's operational recovery.
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Source: Mizuho's rating change on $LVS (Oct 22, 2026). Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts