Dec 31, 2021

Las Vegas Sands Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Las Vegas Sands experienced a decrease in net revenue but generated positive EBITDA in each market.

Key Takeaways

Las Vegas Sands Corp. reported a net revenue of $1.01 billion, a slight decrease of 0.7% from the prior year quarter. The company experienced an operating loss of $138 million and a net loss of $315 million. Despite these losses, the company generated positive EBITDA in each of its markets and is continuing with investment and capital expenditure programs to enhance its integrated resort offerings.

Net revenue decreased slightly by 0.7% year-over-year to $1.01 billion.

Operating loss was $138 million, compared to an operating loss of $119 million in the prior year quarter.

Net loss amounted to $315 million, compared to $303 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.

Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA was $251 million, compared to $191 million in the prior year quarter.

Total Revenue
$1.01B
Previous year: $1.15B
-12.0%
EPS
-$0.22
Previous year: -$0.37
-40.5%
Gross Profit
$396M
Previous year: $815M
-51.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.85B
Previous year: $2.12B
-12.7%
Total Assets
$14.8B
Previous year: $20.8B
-29.0%

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Las Vegas Sands Revenue by Segment

Las Vegas Sands Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

While no specific financial guidance was provided, the report suggests optimism about future recovery and growth.

Positive Outlook

  • Confidence in the eventual recovery in travel and tourism spending.
  • Enthusiasm about welcoming more guests back to properties in 2022 and beyond.
  • Commitment to supporting team members and local communities.
  • Ongoing investments in team members and market-leading Integrated Resort offerings.
  • Financial strength supports investment and capital expenditure programs in Macao and Singapore, as well as pursuit of growth opportunities in new markets.

Challenges Ahead

  • Pandemic-related travel restrictions continue to impact financial performance.
  • Operating loss was $138 million, compared to operating loss of $119 million in the prior year quarter.
  • Net loss in the fourth quarter of 2021 was $315 million, compared to net loss of $303 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.
  • SCL net revenues decreased 4.3% to $643 million.
  • SCL net loss was $245 million, compared to $246 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income