Las Vegas Sands Corp. reported a challenging first quarter in 2020, heavily impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Net revenue decreased by 51.1% to $1.78 billion, and operating income fell by 94.3% to $55 million. The company reported a net loss of $51 million, a stark contrast to the $744 million net income in the same quarter of the previous year. The company has suspended its quarterly dividend program due to the impact of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic.
Net revenue decreased 51.1% year-over-year to $1.78 billion.
Operating income decreased 94.3% year-over-year to $55 million.
Net loss was $51 million, compared to a net income of $744 million in the first quarter of 2019.
The company has suspended its quarterly dividend program due to the impact of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic.
Company remains extremely optimistic about an eventual recovery of travel and tourism spending across its markets, as well as its future growth prospects and Fortunately the financial strength will allow to continue to execute previously announced capital expenditure programs in both Macao and Singapore, while continuing to pursue growth opportunities in new markets