VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE:VICI) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by Brokerages

Key Points

• Analyst sentiment is neutral: Twelve brokerages give VICI Properties an average “Hold” rating, with seven holds and five buys. The average 12-month price target is $30.31, above the reported $23.74 share price.
• Recent results were mixed: Quarterly EPS of $0.62 missed the $0.71 consensus estimate, although revenue reached $1.06 billion and rose 5.7% year over year. The company’s FY 2026 EPS guidance is $2.45–$2.47.
• VICI raised its dividend: The quarterly payout increased to $0.46 per share, or $1.84 annualized, implying a 7.8% yield and a 71.32% payout ratio. Institutional investors own 97.71% of the company’s stock.

Shares of VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE:VICI - Get Free Report) have received an average rating of "Hold" from the twelve brokerages that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the company. The average 1-year price objective among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $30.3077.

A number of brokerages have recently commented on VICI. Barclays decreased their price objective on shares of VICI Properties from $34.00 to $31.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Mizuho cut their target price on shares of VICI Properties from $30.00 to $27.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, September 2nd. Morgan Stanley reduced their price target on VICI Properties from $31.00 to $29.00 and set an "equal weight" rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, September 15th. Robert W. Baird set a $32.00 price target on VICI Properties in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $30.00 price objective on VICI Properties in a research note on Friday, July 31st.

VICI Properties Trading Up 0.1%

NYSE:VICI opened at $23.74 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57, a current ratio of 1.98 and a quick ratio of 1.98. The business's 50-day simple moving average is $26.02 and its 200-day simple moving average is $27.25. VICI Properties has a fifty-two week low of $23.72 and a fifty-two week high of $33.01. The stock has a market capitalization of $26.14 billion, a PE ratio of 9.20 and a beta of 0.65.

VICI Properties (NYSE:VICI - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $0.62 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.71 by ($0.09). VICI Properties had a net margin of 67.50% and a return on equity of 9.66%. The company had revenue of $1.06 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.04 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.60 earnings per share. The company's revenue was up 5.7% compared to the same quarter last year. VICI Properties has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.450-2.470 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that VICI Properties will post 2.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

VICI Properties Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 8th. Investors of record on Thursday, September 17th will be issued a dividend of $0.46 per share. This represents a $1.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 7.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, September 17th. This is a boost from VICI Properties's previous quarterly dividend of $0.45. VICI Properties's payout ratio is presently 71.32%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On VICI Properties

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC lifted its position in VICI Properties by 3.4% during the second quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 10,699,040 shares of the company's stock worth $284,060,000 after acquiring an additional 349,262 shares during the last quarter. Amundi grew its position in shares of VICI Properties by 21.1% in the second quarter. Amundi now owns 7,728,135 shares of the company's stock valued at $205,182,000 after purchasing an additional 1,344,994 shares during the last quarter. Rakuten Investment Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of VICI Properties during the second quarter worth approximately $4,858,000. Bank of America Corp DE increased its stake in shares of VICI Properties by 2.7% during the first quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 27,948,502 shares of the company's stock worth $763,553,000 after purchasing an additional 734,068 shares during the period. Finally, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company boosted its stake in VICI Properties by 19.3% in the 2nd quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 1,097,823 shares of the company's stock valued at $29,147,000 after purchasing an additional 177,238 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 97.71% of the company's stock.

VICI Properties Company Profile

VICI Properties, Inc NYSE: VICI is a real estate investment trust focused on experiential properties, particularly gaming, hospitality and entertainment destinations. The company owns the real estate associated with properties such as casinos, resorts and golf facilities, while operating partners manage the day-to-day businesses.

VICI's portfolio includes prominent gaming and resort assets in Las Vegas and regional markets throughout the United States, as well as properties in Canada.

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