Record Marina Bay Sands Quarter
Marina Bay Sands (MBS) generated a record quarterly EBITDA of $806 million (margin 50.3%), described as the greatest quarter in casino-hotel history; company-level EBITDA for the year was cited at approximately $2.9 billion.
Strong Mass Gaming Growth
Mass gaming and spot win totaled ~$951 million for the quarter, up ~27% year-over-year (and up ~118% versus Q4 2019), supporting elevated revenues at MBS and across the portfolio.
Major Acceleration in Rolling Chip Volume
Rolling chip volume in Macao accelerated meaningfully, reported up ~60% versus prior year, contributing to revenue growth in premium segments and outgrowing a fast-growing market.
Successful New Product & Asset Investments
Investments (e.g., Londoner Grand ramp-up, suite and product upgrades at properties) are driving customer adoption and higher productivity at high-end offerings; MBS renovations remain largely complete with additional targeted investments ongoing.
Shareholder Returns and Balance Sheet Actions
Company repurchased $500 million of LVS stock during the quarter, bought $66 million of SCL stock (raising ownership in SCL to 74.8% as of 12/31/2025), and paid the recurring quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share — signaling active capital return and buyback activity.
Operational Momentum and Strategic Position
Management reports strong visitation (Sands China approaching 2019 visitation levels) and favorable customer mix at MBS with geographic diversity of demand; leadership expresses confidence in continued growth and conversion of revenue into EBITDA over time.