Brokerages Set VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE:VICI) Target Price at $30.31

VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE:VICI) has been assigned a consensus rating of “Hold” from the twelve analysts that are covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month price target among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $30.1538.

VICI has been the topic of several research reports. Scotiabank decreased their price target on shares of VICI Properties from $32.00 to $29.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, June 18th. Cantor Fitzgerald dropped their price objective on shares of VICI Properties from $34.00 to $32.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, August 10th. Barclays cut their price objective on shares of VICI Properties from $34.00 to $31.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their target price on shares of VICI Properties from $27.00 to $26.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, September 1st. Finally, Raymond James Financial set a $29.00 target price on shares of VICI Properties in a report on Thursday, August 13th.

VICI Properties Stock Performance

NYSE:VICI opened at $23.72 on Monday. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $25.88 and a 200 day simple moving average of $27.12. The stock has a market cap of $26.12 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.19 and a beta of 0.65. VICI Properties has a 1-year low of $23.70 and a 1-year high of $33.01. The company has a current ratio of 1.98, a quick ratio of 1.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57.

VICI Properties (NYSE:VICI) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $0.62 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.71 by ($0.09). VICI Properties had a net margin of 67.50% and a return on equity of 9.66%. The firm had revenue of $1.06 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.04 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.60 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly 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. Research analysts anticipate that VICI Properties will post 2.47 earnings per share for the current year.

VICI Properties Increases Dividend

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

VICI Properties News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting VICI Properties this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Capital One maintained an Overweight rating and set a $35 price target, indicating that the firm still sees substantial upside for VICI despite trimming its target from $36. Capital One price-target update
• Positive Sentiment: VICI formally appointed John M. Sullivan as an independent director. His committee assignments include compensation and nominating and governance, supporting the company’s board oversight and governance structure. VICI appoints John M. Sullivan
• Neutral Sentiment: Evercore lowered its price target to $30 while the stock gained ahead of the open, suggesting the target reduction was partly offset by continued analyst support or broader market trading factors. Evercore price-target update
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent trading reports show intermittent gains, but VICI continued to underperform the broader market, indicating that short-term strength has not changed the stock’s weaker trend. VICI Monday trading report
• Negative Sentiment: Scotiabank cut its price target to $26 from $29 and retained a Sector Perform rating. The lower target reduces near-term valuation support and reflects more cautious expectations. Scotiabank price-target reduction
• Negative Sentiment: A bearish analyst downgrade cited potentially higher refinancing costs as debt maturities approach, limited protection from rent escalators if inflation remains elevated, and increased risks from VICI’s non-gaming investments. VICI analyst downgrade
• Negative Sentiment: VICI stock hit a 52-week low near $23.71, highlighting sustained selling pressure and investor concern about the company’s outlook. VICI 52-week low report

Hedge Funds Weigh In On VICI Properties

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Bayban bought a new position in shares of VICI Properties in the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Dynamic Wealth Strategies LLC bought a new stake in VICI Properties during the first quarter worth about $25,000. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new stake in VICI Properties during the fourth quarter worth about $28,000. Reflection Asset Management acquired a new stake in VICI Properties during the fourth quarter worth about $29,000. Finally, Sachetta LLC increased its holdings in VICI Properties by 213.1% in the 1st quarter. Sachetta LLC now owns 1,171 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 797 shares during the period. 97.71% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About VICI Properties

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.