Bernstein analyst Vitaly Umansky started Las Vegas Sands with an Outperform rating and $65 price target. The analyst notes that over the last five years, gaming stocks have gone through periods of significant underperformance, followed by significant outperformance. The last six months have been exceptionally difficult for gaming stocks as Macau growth has begun to decelerate following nearly two years of strong growth and Las Vegas has seen unexpected near-term softness, he contends. However, Umansky argues that the gaming space has shown that if investors pick the right market, the right company, at the right time, outsized returns are possible.

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Macquarie lowered the firm's price target on Las Vegas Sands to $61 from $62 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The company reported a slight Q1 beat, aided by lucky Singapore hold, which more than offset unfavorable Macau hold, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The firm says that while ongoing Macau construction remains an impact, it sets up Las Vegas Sands for a much stronger competitive position in 2025.

Citi raised the firm's price target on Las Vegas Sands to $75 from $74 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares following the Q1 report. At Macau, the disruption from Londoner phase 2 renovation has been largely priced in as it was well flagged and explained by management in previous earnings calls, the analyst tells investors in a research note. the firm continues to rank Las Vegas Sands as its "Global Top Pick." The stock appears to be trading at an "undemanding" valuation, says Citi.