Dec 31, 2020

Las Vegas Sands Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Las Vegas Sands experienced a significant decline in revenue and profitability due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Takeaways

Las Vegas Sands Corp. reported a net revenue of $1.15 billion, a 67.3% decrease from the prior year quarter. The company experienced an operating loss of $211 million and a net loss of $376 million. Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA was $141 million, compared to $1.39 billion in the prior year quarter.

Net revenue decreased by 67.3% compared to the prior year quarter, reaching $1.15 billion.

Operating loss was $211 million, a significant downturn from the $934 million operating income in the prior year quarter.

Net loss amounted to $376 million, compared to a net income of $783 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA was $141 million, a considerable decrease from the $1.39 billion in the prior year quarter.

Total Revenue
$1.15B
Previous year: $3.51B
-67.3%
EPS
-$0.37
Previous year: $0.88
-142.0%
Adj. Property EBITDA
$141M
Previous year: $1.39B
-89.8%
Gross Profit
$815M
Previous year: $1.25B
-34.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.12B
Previous year: $4.23B
-49.9%
Free Cash Flow
-$248M
Previous year: $782M
-131.7%
Total Assets
$20.8B
Previous year: $23.2B
-10.3%

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Forward Guidance

The company remains optimistic about the eventual recovery of travel and tourism spending across its markets and is committed to supporting its team members and local communities.

Positive Outlook

  • Optimistic about the eventual recovery of travel and tourism spending.
  • Committed to supporting team members.
  • Committed to helping those in need in local communities.
  • Financial strength supports capital expenditure programs in Macao and Singapore.
  • Pursuing growth opportunities in new markets.

Challenges Ahead

  • Uncertainty of the extent, duration, and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Potential disruptions or reductions in travel and operations due to natural or man-made disasters, pandemics, epidemics, or outbreaks of infectious or contagious diseases.
  • Risks relating to gaming licenses and subconcession.
  • Substantial leverage and debt service.
  • Fluctuations in currency exchange rates and interest rates.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income