Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Sands China (1928) with a target price of HKD 25.31, representing a potential upside of 36.1% from the current stock price of HKD 18.60 [3][5]. Core Insights - The report highlights that the second quarter of 2025 showed a net income growth of 2.3% year-on-year and a 5.3% quarter-on-quarter increase, reaching USD 1.79 billion, which is 84% of the levels seen in 2019. The VIP segment saw a decline, while the mass market segment showed growth [6]. - The report anticipates that the company's EBITDA will reach USD 2.7 billion in the near term, with significant contributions expected from the Venetian Macao and Londoner properties [6]. - The report emphasizes the positive impact of increased foot traffic, new project launches, and popular non-gaming products on the overall performance of the industry [6]. Financial Summary - For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, Sands China reported revenues of USD 6.534 billion, with a projected increase to USD 7.436 billion by 2025, reflecting a growth rate of 8.4% [4][7]. - The EBITDA for 2023 was USD 2.225 billion, with expectations of reaching USD 2.354 billion in 2025, indicating a growth of 4.7% [4][7]. - The net profit for 2023 was USD 692 million, projected to increase to USD 1.063 billion by 2025, showing a significant growth of 51% [4][7]. Operational Performance - The adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2025 was USD 566 million, recovering to 74% of the levels seen in 2019, with an EBITDA margin of 31.6% [6]. - The hotel occupancy rate was reported at 96.2%, with an average room rate of USD 226 [6]. - The report notes that the company has repurchased USD 179 million worth of shares, increasing its ownership stake to 73.4% [6].
金沙中国有限公司(01928):5和6月份的表现在提升中,预计未来EBITDA将能达27亿美元