Quantbot Technologies LP Takes Position in VICI Properties Inc. $VICI

Quantbot Technologies LP acquired a new stake in VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE:VICI) in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm acquired 180,604 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,889,000.

Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of VICI. State of Wyoming purchased a new stake in VICI Properties in the second quarter valued at $26,000. Parvin Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of VICI Properties during the second quarter worth about $27,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. raised its stake in shares of VICI Properties by 489.2% during the 2nd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 872 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 724 shares in the last quarter. Headlands Technologies LLC purchased a new stake in shares of VICI Properties during the 2nd quarter worth $28,000. Finally, Godsey & Gibb Inc. purchased a new stake in VICI Properties during the third quarter worth about $29,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 97.71% of the company’s stock.

VICI Properties News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 AFFO grew ~6.8% year‑over‑year and met/beat key cash‑flow metrics, supporting distribution coverage and the REIT’s income story. VICI Properties’ Q4 AFFO Meet Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: VICI reported >$4 billion in revenue for 2025 and highlighted large new commitments and casino transactions that expand its Las Vegas exposure and diversify cash flows. VICI Properties surpasses $4bn in revenue in 2025
• Positive Sentiment: Management outlined ~$2.1B of new 2025 commitments and set an AFFO ambition (up to $2.625B for 2026), indicating active capital deployment and a path to higher recurring cash flow. VICI targets up to $2.625B 2026 AFFO
• Positive Sentiment: Short interest fell meaningfully in February (~14% decline), reducing one source of downward pressure and potentially supporting the share price on rebounds. Market data on short interest
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/commentary pieces highlight VICI as a value/high‑yield REIT pick if rates ease; valuation looks attractive to some income investors, supporting medium‑term interest. 2026 Could Be The Year REITs Rip
• Negative Sentiment: Management issued FY‑2026 EPS guidance (2.420–2.450) below consensus (~2.66), a soft guide that weighs on upside expectations for 2026. FY 2026 guidance update
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue slightly missed some estimates and certain non‑gaming/golf income declined, and analysts flagged tenant concentration risk — these items are reasons for caution. Q4 and full‑year results

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts recently commented on VICI shares. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of VICI Properties in a research note on Monday, December 29th. The Goldman Sachs Group decreased their price objective on shares of VICI Properties from $38.00 to $34.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, November 28th. Cantor Fitzgerald set a $33.00 price objective on VICI Properties in a report on Monday, January 5th. Wells Fargo & Company reiterated an “equal weight” rating and issued a $32.00 target price (down from $36.00) on shares of VICI Properties in a research note on Tuesday, November 18th. Finally, Evercore reiterated an “in-line” rating and issued a $32.00 price objective (down from $36.00) on shares of VICI Properties in a report on Monday, December 1st. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $33.85.

VICI Properties Trading Up 1.5%

VICI Properties stock opened at $30.22 on Friday. VICI Properties Inc. has a one year low of $27.48 and a one year high of $34.03. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60, a current ratio of 3.60 and a quick ratio of 3.60. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $28.65 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $30.19. The company has a market capitalization of $32.30 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.58, a PEG ratio of 3.00 and a beta of 0.70.

VICI Properties (NYSE:VICI) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The company reported $0.57 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.60 by ($0.03). VICI Properties had a return on equity of 10.09% and a net margin of 69.28%.The business had revenue of $1.01 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.01 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.57 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 3.8% on a year-over-year basis. VICI Properties has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.420-2.450 EPS. On average, analysts forecast that VICI Properties Inc. will post 2.31 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

VICI Properties Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 8th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, December 17th were paid a $0.45 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, December 17th. This represents a $1.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.0%. VICI Properties’s payout ratio is currently 68.97%.

VICI Properties Company 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.