Macau's Sands China H1 revenue rises on increased table games, slot volumes

Sands China

14/08/2026 12:09

Overview
Macau casino operator's interim revenue for H1 2026 grew 11.1% yr/yr
Adjusted property EBITDA for H1 2026 declined 3.4% yr/yr amid higher costs
Profit for H1 2026 fell 3.6% yr/yr due to increased patron reinvestment and payroll costs

Outlook
Company says competitive environment and rising payroll costs may impact future results
Sands China continues to invest in premium suites and hospitality offerings

Result Drivers
CASINO VOLUME GROWTH - Revenue growth was mainly driven by increased table games and slot volumes
HIGHER COSTS - Increased patron reinvestment and payroll costs weighed on profit and adjusted property EBITDA
COMPETITIVE PRESSURE - Company cited a competitive operating environment leading to higher patron incentives and costs

Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
H1 Revenue
 
$3.88 bln
 

Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 13 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the casinos & gaming peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Sands China Ltd is HK$18.25, about 28.9% above its August 14 closing price of HK$14.16
The stock recently traded at 13 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 14 three months ago

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