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Las Vegas Sands Jumps on Earnings Beat, Bigger Buybacks and Dividend Boost

Management cited gains from recent projects in Macao, with further strength at Marina Bay Sands, as the driver of the capital-return push.

Overview

  • Q3 revenue rose to $3.33 billion and adjusted EPS reached $0.78, topping estimates on double‑digit growth in both sales and profitability.
  • Operating income increased to $719 million, consolidated adjusted property EBITDA reached $1.34 billion, and unrestricted cash stood at $3.35 billion.
  • The company repurchased $500 million of stock in the quarter and expanded its buyback authorization to $2 billion.
  • The board declared a $0.25 quarterly dividend payable Nov. 12 and outlined a plan to lift the annual payout to $1.20 next year.
  • Shares climbed roughly 12% over two sessions following the report, and Stifel raised its price target to $68 with a buy rating.