Stock Markets January 28, 2026

Las Vegas Sands Posts Higher Quarterly Profit as Macau Demand Strengthens

Macau operations drive revenue growth while company highlights investments positioning it for longer-term expansion

By Sofia Navarro LVS
Las Vegas Sands Posts Higher Quarterly Profit as Macau Demand Strengthens
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Las Vegas Sands reported a rise in fourth-quarter profit driven by stronger demand in its Macau properties. The company posted earnings of $0.58 per share, up from $0.45 a year earlier, while Macau revenue climbed 16.2% and total revenue exceeded analyst expectations compiled by LSEG. Management pointed to prior investments aimed at boosting Macau business and leisure tourism as a foundation for future growth.

Key Points

  • Las Vegas Sands reported fourth-quarter earnings of $0.58 per share, up from $0.45 a year earlier.
  • Macau revenue increased 16.2% to $2.06 billion, and consolidated quarterly revenue rose 26% to $3.6 billion, exceeding analysts' average expectation of $3.3 billion (LSEG).
  • Sectors impacted include casinos, integrated resorts, hospitality, and leisure travel, reflecting the company's concentration in Macau and selective flagship properties like Marina Bay Sands and The Venetian Macau.

Las Vegas Sands reported a higher fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, attributing the improvement largely to stronger demand across its Macau operations. The Nevada-based operator, which runs integrated resorts and casinos such as Marina Bay Sands in Singapore and six properties in Macau including The Venetian Macau, said the quarterly earnings performance reflected a rebound in that regional market.

For the quarter, Las Vegas Sands recorded earnings of $0.58 per share, compared with $0.45 per share in the year-ago period. Revenue tied to the company’s Macau operations rose 16.2% year over year to $2.06 billion. On a consolidated basis, total quarterly revenue climbed 26% to $3.6 billion versus the prior year.

Analysts had been projecting lower revenue. On average, analysts expected $3.3 billion in quarterly revenue, according to data compiled by LSEG, meaning the company exceeded those estimates.

Company leadership emphasized the role of long-standing investments in supporting Macau’s recovery. CEO Robert Goldstein said those investments aimed at strengthening both business and leisure tourism in Macau position the company well for future growth.


Context on operations mentioned in the results

  • Las Vegas Sands operates Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
  • The company maintains six Macau properties, among them The Venetian Macau.

The results indicate that Macau was a primary contributor to the quarter’s revenue increase. Management framed earlier capital and strategic commitments as preparatory steps to capture improving demand for both business and leisure travel in the market.


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While the company highlighted stronger Macau demand and cited investments positioning it for future growth, the report does not provide further forward-looking guidance within the text quoted here. The quarter’s figures show a meaningful year-over-year improvement in both earnings per share and consolidated revenue, and they show the role Macau operations played in that improvement.

Risks

  • The company’s results were driven by strong demand in Macau, indicating revenue concentration risk tied to that regional market and its casino and tourism sectors.
  • A significant portion of the quarter’s revenue is linked to a limited set of properties - six Macau locations and Marina Bay Sands - which implies operational concentration and geographic exposure.
  • The article does not provide additional forward-looking guidance or detail on potential headwinds, reflecting limited public information in this release about future uncertainties.

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