Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs reports that Sands China (01928) declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.25 per share, consistent with last year's final dividend, but increased the payout ratio to 63% [1] Group 1: Dividend and Financial Projections - The bank expects the final dividend for 2025 to remain at HKD 0.25, totaling HKD 0.50 for the year; assuming gradual increases to HKD 0.80 in 2026 and HKD 1.00 in 2027 [1] - Sands China's target price is slightly raised from HKD 21.5 to HKD 21.6, maintaining a "Buy" rating [1] Group 2: Market Conditions and Business Strategy - Compared to Galaxy Entertainment (00027), Sands China's dividend may disappoint some investors, but Goldman Sachs believes this aligns with expectations due to recent fluctuations in gaming revenue market share, indicating significant business pressure [1] - The management's short-term goal is to increase gaming volume to achieve an EBITDA close to USD 2.6 to 2.7 billion, which is anticipated to be reached by 2026 [1] - Unlike other gaming companies that base dividends on payout ratios, Sands China prefers to maintain consistent dividend amounts across different market cycles, as evidenced by maintaining a full-year dividend of HKD 1.99 during the anti-corruption period from 2014 to 2015 [1]
高盛：微升金沙中国(01928)目标至21.6港元 料未来派息有上行空间