Las Vegas Sands Trading Volume Surges 38.75 as Institutional Bets and Analyst Upgrades Lift 431st-Ranked Stock

On August 1, 2025, Las Vegas Sands (LVS) closed at $52.26, down 0.27%, with a trading volume of $0.29 billion, marking a 38.75% increase from the previous day. The stock ranked 431st in daily trading activity among listed equities.

Institutional activity highlighted Allianz Asset Management GmbH’s 12.9% increase in LVS holdings, adding 7,245 shares to bring its total stake to 63,366 shares valued at $2.45 million. This move underscores confidence in the casino operator’s recovery amid mixed sector sentiment.

Analyst activity intensified, with Mizuho upgrading LVS to “outperform” with a $56.00 price target, while Bank of America and UBS raised their targets to $58.00 and $55.00, respectively, maintaining “neutral” ratings. Citigroup reiterated a “buy” recommendation, reflecting cautious optimism about LVS’s operational rebound and asset valuation.

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