Las Vegas Sands Receives Analyst Ratings Updates

Firm sees price target changes and dividend increase for casino operator

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) has recently received a number of price target changes and ratings updates from investment analysts. The company also announced an increase to its quarterly dividend, which will be paid on February 18th to shareholders of record as of February 9th. Additionally, major shareholders have made significant stock sales in recent months.

Why it matters

As a major casino operator, changes in analyst ratings and shareholder activity for Las Vegas Sands can provide insights into the company's financial health and market positioning. Dividend increases also signal confidence in the company's future performance.

The details

Morgan Stanley analysts gave Las Vegas Sands a new $66.00 price target on February 11th. The company also recently increased its quarterly dividend from $0.25 to $0.30 per share. Major shareholder Miriam Adelson sold 77,991 shares in December at an average price of $67.56, while director Irwin Chafetz sold 30,000 shares at $69.76 in the same month.

  • Las Vegas Sands announced the quarterly dividend on February 9th, 2026.
  • The dividend will be paid on February 18th, 2026.
  • Miriam Adelson sold 77,991 shares on December 16th, 2025.
  • Irwin Chafetz sold 30,000 shares on December 1st, 2025.

The players

Las Vegas Sands

A global developer and operator of integrated resort properties, focused on large-scale properties that combine casino gaming with hotels, convention and exhibition facilities, retail, dining, and entertainment.

Miriam Adelson

A major shareholder of Las Vegas Sands who sold 77,991 shares in December 2025.

Irwin Chafetz

A director of Las Vegas Sands who sold 30,000 shares in December 2025.

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