Waverly Advisors LLC Acquires Shares of 22,201 VICI Properties Inc. $VICI

Waverly Advisors LLC bought a new position in VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE:VICI) during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor bought 22,201 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $607,000.

Other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. State of Wyoming bought a new position in shares of VICI Properties during the second quarter valued at $26,000. Headlands Technologies LLC purchased a new position in shares of VICI Properties in the 2nd quarter worth about $28,000. Bayban bought a new position in VICI Properties in the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Dynamic Wealth Strategies LLC bought a new position in VICI Properties in the 1st quarter worth about $25,000. Finally, BOKF NA bought a new stake in VICI Properties during the 3rd quarter valued at about $30,000. 97.71% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

VICI Properties Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:VICI opened at $26.39 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57, a quick ratio of 1.98 and a current ratio of 1.98. The firm has a market cap of $29.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.23 and a beta of 0.65. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $27.10 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $28.05. VICI Properties Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $25.82 and a fifty-two week high of $34.01.

VICI Properties Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, July 9th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, June 18th were issued a dividend of $0.45 per share. This represents a $1.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, June 18th. VICI Properties’s payout ratio is presently 69.77%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Robert W. Baird set a $32.00 target price on shares of VICI Properties in a report on Thursday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $30.00 price target on shares of VICI Properties in a report on Friday. Morgan Stanley reduced their price target on shares of VICI Properties from $38.00 to $31.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. 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 report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of VICI Properties in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, VICI Properties has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $31.54.

Key Headlines Impacting VICI Properties

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

• Positive Sentiment: Raised AFFO outlook: VICI now expects 2026 AFFO of approximately $2.45–$2.47 per share, with management raising the low end of its prior range. The outlook reflects lease growth, relationship-driven investments and continued capital deployment. VICI Properties Q2 Earnings Call Highlights AFFO Outlook Raise
• Positive Sentiment: Revenue exceeded expectations: Second-quarter revenue rose to roughly $1.1 billion, supported by lease escalators, acquisitions and broader investment activity. Quarterly FFO was $0.62 per share, up from $0.60 a year earlier, while adjusted funds from operations met consensus estimates. VICI Properties’ Q2 FFO Meets Estimates, Revenues Beat on Lease Growth
• Positive Sentiment: New growth opportunities: VICI is funding a $75 million Club Med St. Croix build-to-suit project, adding another long-term real estate investment. The company is also partnering with a casino operator on a potential Las Vegas NBA arena, creating longer-term development optionality, though no final project commitment was reported. VICI signals 2026 AFFO and Club Med project
• Neutral Sentiment: Management emphasized tenant relationships, portfolio diversification and disciplined capital allocation. These initiatives support long-term growth but may take time to produce material earnings benefits. VICI Properties Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Limited earnings upside: FFO and AFFO generally met, rather than decisively exceeded, expectations, and some analysts said the revised 2026 guidance failed to impress. The stock remains below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, reflecting ongoing valuation and interest-rate sensitivity. VICI’s Q2 earnings and updated guidance

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.