LVSC(LVS) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Marina Bay Sands achieved an EBITDA of $806 million, marking the highest quarter in the history of casino hotels, with a total EBITDA exceeding $2.9 billion for the year [4] - Macau delivered an EBITDA of $608 million for the quarter, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 28.9%, down 390 basis points compared to Q4 2024 [6][8] - The company repurchased $500 million of LVS stock during the quarter and paid a recurring quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share [7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Mass gaming in Singapore reached $951 million for the quarter, up 118% from Q4 2019 and up 27% from Q4 last year [4] - Macau's mass market revenue exceeded 25% share for the quarter, up 23.6% in the first quarter of 2025 [5] - The Venetian's EBITDA margin was 32.3%, while The Londoner's margin was 28.8% [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Macau market is currently driven by the premium segment, with a focus on rolling and non-rolling segments [5][6] - The promotional environment in Macau has become more intense, particularly in the premium segments [31] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maximizing asset performance and achieving $700 million per quarter in Macau [5] - Continued investment in Singapore and renovations to enhance service offerings are planned [16] - The company is exploring new development opportunities in markets like Japan but is currently focused on existing properties [60] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the growth trajectory in both Singapore and Macau, citing strong customer demand and market positioning [24][46] - The company acknowledged challenges in the base mass segment but remains committed to improving revenue and EBITDA [97] - Management emphasized the unpredictability of future performance but noted a strong belief in the potential for continued growth [46] Other Important Information - The company increased its ownership percentage of SCL to 74.8% as of December 31, 2025 [9] - The impact of the NBA events in Macau was noted as a significant success, contributing to brand projection and stakeholder engagement [70] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is driving the strong quarter in Singapore? - Management attributed the success to the property's offerings and an increase in customer visits, with no significant changes needed in operations [14][16] Question: What is the outlook for Macau's EBITDA recovery? - Management indicated that they are focused on customer growth and revenue, with a positive trajectory expected despite current margin pressures [22][24] Question: How is the promotional environment in Macau evolving? - The promotional environment remains intense, particularly in premium segments, but management sees stabilization in promotional intensity [31][32] Question: Are there any concerns about the World Cup affecting traffic? - Management believes the World Cup will not significantly impact traffic, as customers can engage with the event remotely [55] Question: What is the strategy for the base mass segment? - Management noted that while visitation remains strong, spend per head in the base mass segment has declined, and they are working on initiatives to stimulate higher spending [102]