10 Best Economic Recovery Stocks to Buy

1. Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS)

Estimated average analysts’ upside: 87.03%

Revenue CAGR last 5 years: 24.75%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 49

​​Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS) is a global developer and operator of integrated resorts, offering luxury accommodations, gaming, entertainment, convention and exhibition facilities, celebrity chef restaurants, and high-end shopping. The company’s notable properties include, among others, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore and several resorts in Macau, which represent important destinations for both leisure and business travel, contributing significantly to the tourism appeal of their home country. Travel and tourism for both business and leisure tend to accelerate significantly during economic recoveries, making LVS an attractive investment during such periods.​

Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS) reported strong performance in Q4 2024, with the Macao market growing 6% compared to Q4 2023 and mass gaming revenue increasing by 5%. The company expects Macao’s gross gaming revenue to exceed $30 billion in 2025 and continue growing. In Singapore, Marina Bay Sands delivered exceptional results with $537 million in adjusted property EBITDA, while mass gaming reached $746 million, reflecting 71% growth compared to Q4 2019 and 28% growth YoY.

Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS) is nearing completion of significant capital investments across its portfolio, with the Londoner renovation expected to be fully completed by May 2025, bringing the total to 1,500 suites and 905 rooms. In Singapore, the $1.75 billion refurbishment program at Marina Bay Sands will be substantially completed by May 2025, with early results showing strong returns on investment. The company demonstrated a commitment to shareholder returns by repurchasing $450 million of LVS stock during the latest quarter and increasing the annual dividend to $1 per share for 2025.

Overall LVS ranks first on our list of the 10 best economic recovery stocks to buy. While we acknowledge the potential of LVS to grow, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than LVS but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.

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