76,828 Shares in VICI Properties Inc. $VICI Bought by Nykredit A S

Key Points

• Nykredit A S bought 76,828 shares of VICI Properties in the second quarter, valued at approximately $2.04 million. Institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 97.71% of the company.
• VICI reported quarterly revenue of $1.06 billion, up 5.7% year over year, but earnings per share of $0.62 missed the $0.71 consensus estimate. The company’s full-year 2026 EPS guidance is $2.45–$2.47.
• VICI increased its quarterly dividend to $0.46 per share, equivalent to a 7.2% annualized yield. Analysts maintain a consensus “Hold” rating, with an average price target of $31 versus the stock’s $25.39 opening price.

Nykredit A S purchased a new stake in VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE:VICI - Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 76,828 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,040,000.

Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Bayban bought a new position in shares of VICI Properties in the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Dynamic Wealth Strategies LLC bought a new stake in VICI Properties during the 1st quarter valued at $25,000. State of Wyoming acquired a new position in VICI Properties during the second quarter worth $26,000. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new position in VICI Properties during the fourth quarter worth $28,000. Finally, Headlands Technologies LLC bought a new position in shares of VICI Properties in the second quarter valued at $28,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 97.71% of the company's stock.

VICI Properties Trading Down 0.1%

Shares of VICI Properties stock opened at $25.39 on Tuesday. The firm has a market cap of $27.96 billion, a PE ratio of 9.84 and a beta of 0.65. VICI Properties Inc. has a 1 year low of $25.34 and a 1 year high of $33.82. 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 stock has a fifty day moving average price of $26.35 and a 200-day moving average price of $27.59.

VICI Properties (NYSE:VICI - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $0.62 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.71 by ($0.09). The company had revenue of $1.06 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.04 billion. VICI Properties had a net margin of 67.50% and a return on equity of 9.66%. VICI Properties's quarterly revenue was up 5.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.60 EPS. VICI Properties has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.450-2.470 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that VICI Properties Inc. will post 2.46 EPS for the current year.

VICI Properties Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 8th. Investors of record on Thursday, September 17th will be paid a $0.46 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 17th. This is a positive change from VICI Properties's previous quarterly dividend of $0.45. This represents a $1.84 annualized dividend and a yield of 7.2%. VICI Properties's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 69.77%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have recently issued reports on VICI shares. Mizuho reduced their price objective on shares of VICI Properties from $30.00 to $27.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, September 2nd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $30.00 price objective on VICI Properties in a report on Friday, July 31st. Raymond James Financial set a $29.00 target price on VICI Properties in a research report on Thursday, August 13th. Barclays lowered their price target on VICI Properties from $34.00 to $31.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald cut their price objective on shares of VICI Properties from $34.00 to $32.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a report on Monday, August 10th. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, VICI Properties currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $31.00.

VICI Properties Profile

VICI Properties NYSE: VICI is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in experiential real estate, with a primary focus on gaming, hospitality and entertainment assets. The company acquires, owns and manages a portfolio of destination properties and leases those assets to operators under long-term agreements, generating rental income and partnering on property development and capital projects. VICI was formed in connection with the restructuring of Caesars Entertainment and has since grown through acquisitions and strategic transactions to expand its footprint in the gaming and leisure sector.

The company's portfolio is concentrated in major U.S.

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