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Las Vegas Sands Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

EU editor ~ 8/26/2024
For the quarter ended June 30 , 2024 Net Revenue of $ 2.76 billion and Net Income of $ 424 million Consolidated Adjusted Property EBITDA of $ 1.07 billion Macao Adjusted Property EBITDA of $ 561 million Low Hold on Rolling Play in Macao Negatively Impacted Adjusted Property EBITDA by

For the quarter ended June 30, 2024

  • Net Revenue of $2.76 billion and Net Income of $424 million
  • Consolidated Adjusted Property EBITDA of $1.07 billion
  • Macao Adjusted Property EBITDA of $561 million
    • Low Hold on Rolling Play in Macao Negatively Impacted Adjusted Property EBITDA by $4 million
  • Marina Bay Sands Adjusted Property EBITDA of $512 million
    • High Hold on Rolling Play at Marina Bay Sands Positively Impacted Adjusted Property EBITDA by $64 million
  • LVS Repurchased $400 million of Common Stock

LAS VEGAS, July 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS), the leading global developer and operator of Integrated Resorts, today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

"Our financial and operating results for the second quarter of 2024 reflect growth in both Macao and Singapore compared to the second quarter of 2023.  We remain enthusiastic about our opportunities to deliver industry-leading growth in both markets in the years ahead, as we execute our substantial capital investment programs in both Macao and Singapore," said Robert G. Goldstein, chairman and chief executive officer.

"In Macao, the ongoing recovery continued during the quarter, although visitation to the market remains well below the levels reached prior to the pandemic.  Our decades-long commitment to making investments that enhance the business and leisure tourism appeal of Macao and support its development as a world center of business and leisure tourism positions us well as the recovery in travel and tourism spending progresses.

"In Singapore, Marina Bay Sands again delivered strong financial and operating performance.  Our new suite product and elevated service offerings position us for additional growth as travel and tourism spending in Asia continues to advance.

"Our financial strength and industry-leading cash flow continue to support our ongoing investment and capital expenditure programs in both Macao and Singapore, our pursuit of growth opportunities in new markets, and our program to return excess capital to stockholders. 

"We repurchased $400 million LVS shares under our share repurchase program during the quarter.  We look forward to utilizing our share repurchase program to continue to return excess capital to stockholders in the future."

Net revenue was $2.76 billion, compared to $2.54 billion in the prior year quarter.  Operating income was $591 million, compared to $537 million in the prior year quarter.  Net income in the second quarter of 2024 was $424 million, compared to $368 million in the second quarter of 2023. 

Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA was $1.07 billion, compared to $973 million in the prior year quarter.

Sands China Ltd. Consolidated Financial ResultsOn a GAAP basis, total net revenues for SCL increased 8% to $1.75 billion, compared to the second quarter of 2023.  Net income for SCL was $246 million, compared to $187 million in the second quarter of 2023.

Other Factors Affecting EarningsInterest expense, net of amounts capitalized, was $186 million for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $210 million in the prior year quarter.  Our weighted average borrowing cost was 5.0% during the second quarter of 2024, compared to 5.4% during the second quarter of 2023.

Our effective income tax rate for the second quarter of 2024 was 14.5%, compared to 11.8% in the prior year quarter.  The income tax rate for the second quarter of 2024 was primarily driven by a 17% statutory rate on our Singapore operations.

Stockholder ReturnsDuring the second quarter of 2024, we repurchased $400 million of our common stock (approximately 9 million shares at a weighted average price of $45.77). The remaining amount authorized under our share repurchase program is $645 million. The timing and actual number of shares to be repurchased in the future will depend on a variety of factors, including the company's financial position, earnings, legal requirements, other investment opportunities and market conditions.

We paid a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per common share during the quarter.  We announced our next quarterly dividend of $0.20 per common share will be paid on August 14, 2024, to Las Vegas Sands stockholders of record on August 6, 2024.

Balance Sheet ItemsUnrestricted cash balances as of June 30, 2024 were $4.71 billion.

The company has access to $4.43 billion available for borrowing under our U.S., SCL and Singapore revolving credit facilities, net of outstanding letters of credit.  As of June 30, 2024, total debt outstanding, excluding finance leases and financed purchases, was $13.72 billion.

On May 16, 2024, the company issued, in an underwritten public offering, three series of senior unsecured notes in an aggregate principal amount of $1.75 billion, consisting of $750 million of 5.900% Senior Notes due June 1, 2027, $500 million of 6.000% Senior Notes due August 15, 2029 and $500 million of 6.200% Senior Notes due August 15, 2034.  The net proceeds from the offering and cash on hand were used to redeem in full the outstanding principal amount of the $1.75 billion 3.200% Senior Notes due August 8, 2024.  Additionally, during the quarter, the company repurchased $175 million of the 5.125% SCL Senior Notes due August 8, 2025.

Capital ExpendituresCapital expenditures during the second quarter totaled $285 million, including construction, development and maintenance activities of $140 million at Marina Bay Sands, $131 million in Macao and $14 million in corporate, development and other.

Conference Call InformationThe company will host a conference call to discuss the company's results on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time.  Interested parties may listen to the conference call through a webcast available on the company's website at www.sands.com.

About Sands (NYSE: LVS)Sands is the leading global developer and operator of integrated resorts.

Our iconic properties drive valuable leisure and business tourism and deliver significant economic benefits, sustained job creation, financial opportunities for local businesses and community investment to help make our host regions ideal places to live, work and visit.

Sands' portfolio of properties includes Marina Bay Sands in Singapore and The Venetian MacaoThe Londoner MacaoThe Parisian Macao, The Plaza and Four Seasons Hotel Macao and Sands Macao in Macao SAR, China, through majority ownership in Sands China Ltd.

Sands is dedicated to being a leader in corporate responsibility, anchored by our core tenets of serving people, planet and communities. Our ESG leadership has led to inclusion on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for World and North America. To learn more, visit www.sands.com.

Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These forward-looking statements include the discussions of our business strategies and expectations concerning future operations, margins, profitability, liquidity and capital resources.  In addition, in certain portions included in this press release, the words "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "positions," "remains," "seeks," "will" and similar expressions, as they relate to our company or management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Although we believe these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you any forward-looking statements will prove to be correct.  These statements represent our expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies concerning future events that, by their nature, involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors beyond our control, which may cause our actual results, performance, achievements or other expectations to be materially different from any future results, performance, achievements or other expectations expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.  These factors include, but are not limited to, the risks associated with: our gaming license in Singapore and concession in Macao and amendments to Macao's gaming laws; general economic conditions; disruptions or reductions in travel and our operations due to natural or man-made disasters, pandemics, epidemics or outbreaks of infectious or contagious diseases; our ability to invest in future growth opportunities, or attempt to expand our business in new markets and new ventures, execute our capital expenditure programs at our existing properties and produce future returns; government regulation; the extent to which the laws and regulations of mainland China become applicable to our operations in Macao and Hong Kong; the possibility that economic, political and legal developments in Macao adversely affect our Macao operations, or that there is a change in the manner in which regulatory oversight is conducted in Macao; our subsidiaries' ability to make distribution payments to us; substantial leverage and debt service; fluctuations in currency exchange rates and interest rates; our ability to collect gaming receivables; win rates for our gaming operations; risk of fraud and cheating; competition; tax law changes; political instability, civil unrest, terrorist acts or war; legalization of gaming; insurance; the collectability of our outstanding loan receivable; limitations on the transfers of cash to and from our subsidiaries; limitations of the pataca exchange markets; restrictions on the export of the renminbi; and other risks and uncertainties detailed in  Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed by Las Vegas Sands Corp. with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date such statement is made.  Las Vegas Sands Corp. assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements and information.

Las Vegas Sands Corp.Second Quarter 2024 ResultsNon-GAAP Measures

Within the company's second quarter 2024 press release, the company makes reference to certain non-GAAP financial measures that supplement the company's consolidated financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP including "adjusted net income (loss)," "adjusted earnings (loss) per diluted share," and "consolidated adjusted property EBITDA," which have directly comparable GAAP financial measures.  The company believes these measures represent important internal measures of financial performance.  Set forth in the financial schedules accompanying this press release and presentations included on the company's website are reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.  The non-GAAP financial measure disclosure by the company has limitations and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.  The definitions of our non-GAAP financial measures and the specific reasons why the company's management believes the presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors regarding the company's financial condition, results of operations and cash flows are presented below.

The following non-GAAP financial measures are used by management, as well as industry analysts, to evaluate the company's operations and operating performance.  These non-GAAP financial measures are presented so investors have the same financial data management uses in evaluating financial performance with the belief it will assist the investment community in properly assessing the underlying financial performance of the company on a year-over-year and a quarter sequential basis.

Adjusted net income (loss), which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is net income (loss) attributable to Las Vegas Sands excluding pre-opening expense, development expense, gain or loss on disposal or impairment of assets, gain or loss on modification or early retirement of debt, other income or expense and certain nonrecurring corporate expenses, net of income tax.  Adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted earnings (loss) per diluted share are presented as supplemental disclosures as management believes they are (1) each widely used measures of performance by industry analysts and investors and (2) a principal basis for valuation of Integrated Resort companies, as these non-GAAP measures are considered by many as alternative measures on which to base expectations for future results.  These measures also form the basis of certain internal management performance expectations.

Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is net income (loss) before stock-based compensation expense, corporate expense, pre-opening expense, development expense, depreciation and amortization, amortization of leasehold interests in land, gain or loss on disposal or impairment of assets, interest, other income or expense, gain or loss on modification or early retirement of debt and income taxes.  Management utilizes consolidated adjusted property EBITDA to compare the operating profitability of its operations with those of its competitors, as well as a basis for determining certain incentive compensation.  Integrated Resort companies have historically reported adjusted property EBITDA as a supplemental performance measure to GAAP financial measures.  In order to view the operations of their casinos on a more stand-alone basis, Integrated Resort companies, including Las Vegas Sands, have historically excluded certain expenses that do not relate to the management of specific properties, such as pre-opening expense, development expense and corporate expense, from their adjusted property EBITDA calculations.  Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA should not be interpreted as an alternative to income (loss) from operations (as an indicator of operating performance) or to cash flows from operations (as a measure of liquidity), in each case, as determined in accordance with GAAP.  The company has significant uses of cash flow, including capital expenditures, dividend payments, interest payments, debt principal payments and income tax payments, which are not reflected in consolidated adjusted property EBITDA.  Not all companies calculate adjusted property EBITDA in the same manner.  As a result, consolidated adjusted property EBITDA as presented by Las Vegas Sands may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.

Exhibit 1

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In millions, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Revenues:

  Casino

$        2,035

$        1,862

$        4,263

$        3,403

  Rooms

313

296

643

539

  Food and beverage

148

143

298

267

  Mall

174

172

348

334

  Convention, retail and other

91

69

168

119

Net revenues

2,761

2,542

5,720

4,662

Operating expenses:

  Resort operations

1,691

1,577

3,449

2,916

  Corporate

69

60

147

117

  Pre-opening

3

8

6

10

  Development

61

54

114

96

  Depreciation and amortization

316

288

636

562

  Amortization of leasehold interests in land

14

14

30

28

  Loss on disposal or impairment of assets

16

4

30

18

2,170

2,005

4,412

3,747

Operating income

591

537

1,308

915

Other income (expense):

  Interest income

80

76

151

146

  Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

(186)

(210)

(368)

(428)

  Other income (expense)

11

14

5

(21)

Income before income taxes

496

417

1,096

612

Income tax expense

(72)

(49)

(89)

(99)

Net income

424

368

1,007

513

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

(71)

(56)

(160)

(54)

Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.

$           353

$           312

$           847

$           459

Earnings per share:

Basic

$          0.48

$          0.41

$          1.14

$          0.60

Diluted

$          0.48

$          0.41

$          1.13

$          0.60

Weighted average shares outstanding:

  Basic

740

764

745

764

  Diluted

741

767

747

767

Exhibit 2

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries

Net Revenues and Adjusted Property EBITDA

(In millions)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net Revenues

The Venetian Macao

$        686

$        653

$       1,457

$       1,211

The Londoner Macao

444

402

1,006

685

The Parisian Macao

265

239

495

413

The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Macao

250

223

392

395

Sands Macao

79

84

155

158

Ferry Operations and Other

30

27

60

45

  Macao Operations

1,754

1,628

3,565

2,907

Marina Bay Sands

1,016

925

2,174

1,773

Intercompany Royalties

63

55

126

103

Intersegment Eliminations(1)

(72)

(66)

(145)

(121)

$     2,761

$     2,542

$       5,720

$       4,662

Adjusted Property EBITDA

The Venetian Macao

$        262

$        252

$          576

$          462

The Londoner Macao

103

103

275

159

The Parisian Macao

83

74

154

120

The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Macao

100

91

136

166

Sands Macao

10

15

22

25

Ferry Operations and Other

3

6

8

7

  Macao Operations

561

541

1,171

939

Marina Bay Sands

512

432

1,109

826

$     1,073

$        973

$       2,280

$       1,765

Adjusted Property EBITDA as a Percentage of Net Revenues

The Venetian Macao

38.2 %

38.6 %

39.5 %

38.2 %

The Londoner Macao

23.2 %

25.6 %

27.3 %

23.2 %

The Parisian Macao

31.3 %

31.0 %

31.1 %

29.1 %

The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Macao

40.0 %

40.8 %

34.7 %

42.0 %

Sands Macao

12.7 %

17.9 %

14.2 %

15.8 %

Ferry Operations and Other

10.0 %

22.2 %

13.3 %

15.6 %

  Macao Operations

32.0 %

33.2 %

32.8 %

32.3 %

Marina Bay Sands

50.4 %

46.7 %

51.0 %

46.6 %

Total

38.9 %

38.3 %

39.9 %

37.9 %

____________________

(1)

Intersegment eliminations include royalties and other intercompany services.

Exhibit 3

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries

Non-GAAP Measure Reconciliation

(In millions)

(Unaudited)

The following is a reconciliation of Net Income to Consolidated Adjusted Property EBITDA:

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net income

$           424

$           368

$        1,007

$           513

  Add (deduct):

Income tax expense

72

49

89

99

Other (income) expense

(11)

(14)

(5)

21

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

186

210

368

428

Interest income

(80)

(76)

(151)

(146)

Loss on disposal or impairment of assets

16

4

30

18

Amortization of leasehold interests in land

14

14

30

28

Depreciation and amortization

316

288

636

562

Development expense

61

54

114

96

Pre-opening expense

3

8

6

10

Stock-based compensation(1)

3

8

9

19

Corporate expense

69

60

147

117

Consolidated Adjusted Property EBITDA

$        1,073

$           973

$        2,280

$        1,765

____________________

(1)

During the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $14 million and $20 million, respectively, of which $11 million and $12 million, respectively, was included in corporate expense in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $34 million and $42 million, respectively, of which $25 million and $23 million, respectively, was included in corporate expense in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Exhibit 4

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries

Non-GAAP Measure Reconciliation

(In millions, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

The following is a reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to LVS to Adjusted Net Income:

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net income attributable to LVS

$           353

$           312

$           847

$           459

Pre-opening expense

3

8

6

10

Development expense

61

54

114

96

Loss on disposal or impairment of assets

16

4

30

18

Other (income) expense

(11)

(14)

(5)

21

Income tax impact on net income adjustments(1)

(13)

(11)

(24)

(19)

Noncontrolling interest impact on net income adjustments

2

1

(5)

(14)

Adjusted net income attributable to LVS

$           411

$           354

$           963

$           571

The following is a reconciliation of Income per Diluted Share to Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share:

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Per diluted share of common stock:

Net income attributable to LVS

$          0.48

$          0.41

$          1.13

$          0.60

Pre-opening expense

0.01

0.01

0.01

Development expense

0.08

0.07

0.15

0.13

Loss on disposal or impairment of assets

0.02

0.01

0.04

0.02

Other (income) expense

(0.01)

(0.02)

(0.01)

0.03

Income tax impact on net income adjustments

(0.02)

(0.02)

(0.03)

(0.03)

Noncontrolling interest impact on net income adjustments

(0.02)

Adjusted earnings per diluted share

$          0.55

$          0.46

$          1.29

$          0.74

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding

741

767

747

767

____________________

(1)

The income tax impact for each adjustment is derived by applying the effective tax rate, including current and deferred income tax expense, based upon the jurisdiction and the nature of the adjustment.

Exhibit 5

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries

Supplemental Data

(In millions)

(Unaudited)

The following reflects the impact on Net Revenues for hold-adjusted win percentage:

Three Months Ended

June 30,

2024

2023

Macao Operations

$                        6

$                     (19)

Marina Bay Sands

(83)

(24)

$                     (77)

$                     (43)

The following reflects the impact on Adjusted Property EBITDA for hold-adjusted win percentage:

Three Months Ended

June 30,

2024

2023

Macao Operations

$                        4

$                     (11)

Marina Bay Sands

(64)

(19)

$                     (60)

$                     (30)

____________________

Note:

Beginning with the fourth quarter of 2023, we are no longer reporting quarterly "consolidated hold-normalized adjusted property EBITDA," "hold-normalized adjusted property EBITDA" for Macao operations and Marina Bay Sands, and "hold-normalized adjusted net income (loss) attributable to LVS" or "hold-normalized adjusted earnings (loss) per diluted share."  We are making this change in response to comments from the SEC staff in connection with their ordinary course review.  We will continue to report the hold-adjusted impact on quarterly revenue and adjusted property EBITDA for our Macao operations and Marina Bay Sands.

These amounts represent the estimated impact of the hold adjustment that would have occurred had the company's current period Rolling Chip win percentage equaled 3.30%.  Included are the estimated commissions paid, discounts and other incentives rebated directly or indirectly to customers, gaming taxes and bad debt expense that would have been incurred or avoided.

Exhibit 6

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries

Supplemental Data

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Casino Statistics:

The Venetian Macao:

Table games win per unit per day(1)

$        9,234

$        9,036

$      10,045

$        8,817

Slot machine win per unit per day(2)

$           363

$           456

$           397

$           414

Average number of table games

724

680

705

652

Average number of slot machines

1,639

1,372

1,553

1,377

The Londoner Macao:

Table games win per unit per day(1)

$      11,180

$        7,535

$      10,896

$        6,450

Slot machine win per unit per day(2)

$           500

$           497

$           491

$           409

Average number of table games

385

475

438

481

Average number of slot machines

1,228

1,114

1,348

1,120

The Parisian Macao:

Table games win per unit per day(1)

$        6,982

$        7,997

$        7,048

$        6,821

Slot machine win per unit per day(2)

$           442

$           329

$           415

$           297

Average number of table games

342

269

310

269

Average number of slot machines

980

870

907

895

The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Macao:

Table games win per unit per day(1)

$      25,969

$      24,171

$      21,653

$      18,137

Slot machine win per unit per day(2)

$           276

$           311

$           142

$           282

Average number of table games

108

91

101

106

Average number of slot machines

13

96

17

100

Sands Macao:

Table games win per unit per day(1)

$        8,140

$        5,634

$        7,412

$        5,065

Slot machine win per unit per day(2)

$           279

$           258

$           298

$           240

Average number of table games

94

140

99

147

Average number of slot machines

635

633

603

672

Marina Bay Sands:

Table games win per unit per day(1)

$      14,405

$      12,072

$      16,031

$      11,647

Slot machine win per unit per day(2)

$           906

$           901

$           901

$           897

Average number of table games

493

513

502

517

Average number of slot machines

2,930

2,921

2,936

2,911

____________________

(1)

Table games win per unit per day is shown before discounts, commissions, deferring revenue associated with the company's loyalty programs and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to patrons on a complimentary basis.

(2)

Slot machine win per unit per day is shown before deferring revenue associated with the company's loyalty programs and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to patrons on a complimentary basis.

Exhibit 7

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries

Supplemental Data

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

The Venetian Macao

June 30,

(Dollars in millions)

2024

2023

Change

Revenues:

Casino

$        556

$        523

$        33

Rooms

50

48

2

Food and Beverage

16

17

(1)

Mall

55

53

2

Convention, Retail and Other

9

12

(3)

Net Revenues

$        686

$        653

$        33

Adjusted Property EBITDA

$        262

$        252

$        10

EBITDA Margin %

38.2 %

38.6 %

       (0.4) pts

Gaming Statistics

(Dollars in millions)

Rolling Chip Volume

$        795

$     1,093

$     (298)

Rolling Chip Win %(1)

4.86 %

3.73 %

        1.13 pts

Non-Rolling Chip Drop

$     2,325

$     2,174

$      151

Non-Rolling Chip Win %

24.5 %

23.8 %

      0.7 pts

Slot Handle

$     1,548

$     1,329

$      219

Slot Hold %

3.5 %

4.3 %

       (0.8) pts

Hotel Statistics

Occupancy %

96.4 %

94.6 %

      1.8 pts

Average Daily Rate (ADR)

$        198

$        209

$       (11)

Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR)

$        191

$        198

$        (7)

____________________

(1)

This compares to our expected Rolling Chip win percentage of 3.30% (calculated before discounts, commissions, deferring revenue associated with the company's loyalty programs and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to patrons on a complimentary basis).

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries

Supplemental Data

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

The Londoner Macao

June 30,

(Dollars in millions)

2024

2023

Change

Revenues:

Casino

$        318

$        281

$        37

Rooms

77