Judge dismisses Garden City's lawsuit over casino zoning

Las Vegas Sands (LVS) stock hit a 52-week low of $40.85, down 23.17% over the year and 35.81% year-to-date. InvestingPro suggests it is undervalued, while analysts cite economic challenges and weak growth in key markets. Q2 2026 earnings missed expectations, with revenue at $3.15B and EPS at $0.59. Argus downgraded LVS to Hold, while Mizuho and Stifel lowered price targets.

Las Vegas Sands (LVS) stock hit a 52-week low of $43.35, down 38% from its high. The company missed Q2 earnings estimates, reporting $0.59 EPS on $3.15B revenue. Analysts downgraded or adjusted price targets, citing economic challenges. LVS maintains strong margins and a low PEG ratio, with some analysts seeing potential upside.

Singapore's High Court ruled that a foreign casino, Sands China (owned by Las Vegas Sands), cannot enforce gambling debts through its legal system. The decision follows a case where Sands China sought to recover HK$19.3 million from a Singaporean VIP customer, Hu Yangning. The court stated that enforcing such debts contradicts Singapore's public policy. Las Vegas Sands operates half of Singapore's casino market and has significant operations in Macau.

Las Vegas Sands (LVS) increased its stake in Sands China (SCL) to 75.01%, reducing public shareholding below 25%. The purchase, made on Sept. 1, brings LVS's total shares to 6.071 billion. SCL's public float remains above the HKD1 billion threshold, ensuring compliance with Hong Kong exchange rules. LVS has gradually increased its stake since 2023, aiming for greater economic exposure to Macau's casino market.

Delta Air Lines (DAL) rose 13% year-to-date, beating Q2 EPS estimates and raising its dividend 15%. Las Vegas Sands (LVS) fell 32% after missing Q2 EPS due to low Macau rolling chip hold. Royal Caribbean (RCL) slipped 5%. Delta affirmed full-year guidance of $6.50-$7.50 EPS. Airlines show mixed performance, with Delta and United outperforming.

Macau's gaming activity was briefly impacted by the Fifa World Cup in Q2, but operators like Las Vegas Sands, MGM China, and Wynn Resorts reported rebounds. Macau's EBITDA was $430M, while Singapore's Marina Bay Sands saw strong results with $689M EBITDA. MGM China's net revenue hit a record $2.21B, and Wynn Resorts' Macau revenue rose 21% YoY. All operators remain optimistic about long-term growth.