VICI

VICI Properties Inc. declined 1.08% to $23.76, underperforming the S&P 500's 0.52% loss. Despite the daily decline, shares gained 3.22% over the past month.

The company is expected to report Q3 earnings on October 28, 2026, with anticipated EPS of $0.62 (up 3.33% YoY) and revenue of $1.06 billion (up 5.67% YoY). VICI holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating and trades at a Forward P/E of 9.73, below its industry average of 11.85.

VICI Properties Inc. closed at $23.46, up 2.27% and outpacing the S&P 500's 0.33% gain. Despite a 6.48% monthly decline, the company is projected to report Q3 earnings of $0.62 per share (up 3.33% YoY) on October 28, 2026, with full-year guidance showing 3.78% EPS growth and 5.26% revenue growth. VICI holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) with a Forward P/E of 9.3, trading at a discount to its industry average of 11.44.

VICI Properties maintains manageable leverage with a net debt-to-annualized adjusted EBITDA ratio of 4.9x, below its 5-5.5x target. The company refinanced 2026 debt maturities with $1.75B in new notes and closed acquisitions of Golden Entertainment ($1.16B) and Gamehost Portfolio ($141M), supported by $2.5B in available liquidity. GLPI and EPR are also strengthening financial flexibility through refinancing and extended debt maturities.

VICI Properties trades at a discount (9.06X forward P/E vs. 14.91X industry average) with strong fundamentals including 100% occupancy, long-term leases with CPI protection, and strategic portfolio expansion. However, heavy dependence on Caesars (38%) and MGM (32%) for 70% of rental income poses concentration risk. The stock's recent 10.4% decline appears excessive given solid fundamentals, making it attractive for long-term investors.

VICI Properties is diversifying beyond casinos, now owning 40 non-gaming experiential properties across 26 states including bowling, golf, and resorts. The company acquired Club Med St. Croix for $20.3 million with a $55.2 million redevelopment plan.

VICI's Q2 2026 revenues grew 5.7% to $1.06 billion and AFFO per share increased 4.6% to 62 cents, with full-year guidance at $2.45-$2.47 per share. The stock trades at a discount valuation of 9.06X forward P/E and carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating.

VICI Properties has declined 10.9% over the past four weeks but is now in oversold territory with an RSI reading of 22.44, suggesting a potential turnaround. Analysts have raised earnings estimates for the current year, and the stock holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating, indicating it may be positioned for near-term price appreciation.

VICI Properties Inc. declined 1.04% to $22.73 while the broader market gained, underperforming the S&P 500's 0.2% gain. The stock has fallen 10.31% over the past month.

Despite this, analysts project modest growth with Q3 EPS expected at $0.61 (up 1.67% YoY) and full-year earnings of $2.47 per share (up 3.78% YoY). VICI holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating and trades at a Forward P/E of 9.31, below its industry average of 11.53.

VICI Properties will lease Century Mile and Century Downs racetracks in Alberta, Canada to Highfield Investment Group under a new 20-year triple-net lease with initial annual rent of C$10.7 million. The transaction represents a tenant reshuffling rather than rent growth, as VICI's aggregate rent remains unchanged while shifting from Century Casinos to Highfield. Upon closing, Highfield will become VICI's 17th tenant, further diversifying the REIT's portfolio.

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