VICI Properties (NYSE:VICI) Given Neutral Rating at Mizuho

Mizuho reiterated their neutral rating on shares of VICI Properties (NYSE:VICI) in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday morning, Marketbeat reports. They currently have a $30.00 price objective on the stock.

A number of other analysts have also recently commented on VICI. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of VICI Properties in a report on Monday, December 29th. Robert W. Baird cut their price objective on shares of VICI Properties from $36.00 to $34.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, March 2nd. Barclays reduced their price objective on VICI Properties from $37.00 to $33.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, December 3rd. Evercore reaffirmed an “in-line” rating and issued a $32.00 target price (down from $36.00) on shares of VICI Properties in a report on Monday, December 1st. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group cut their price target on VICI Properties from $38.00 to $34.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, November 28th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $33.69.

VICI Properties Trading Down 3.1%

VICI Properties stock opened at $28.40 on Wednesday. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $28.90 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $30.01. The company has a market cap of $30.36 billion, a P/E ratio of 10.88, a P/E/G ratio of 3.36 and a beta of 0.67. VICI Properties has a 52-week low of $27.48 and a 52-week high of $34.01. The company has a quick ratio of 3.17, a current ratio of 3.17 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.59.

VICI Properties (NYSE:VICI) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 25th. The company reported $0.57 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.60 by ($0.03). The business had revenue of $1.01 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.01 billion. VICI Properties had a return on equity of 10.02% and a net margin of 69.28%.VICI Properties’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.57 EPS. VICI Properties has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.420-2.450 EPS. Analysts predict that VICI Properties will post 2.31 EPS for the current year.

VICI Properties Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 9th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 19th will be paid a dividend of $0.45 per share. This represents a $1.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 6.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 19th. VICI Properties’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 68.97%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in VICI. State of Wyoming bought a new stake in shares of VICI Properties in the second quarter worth about $26,000. Parvin Asset Management LLC bought a new position in VICI Properties during the second quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Headlands Technologies LLC bought a new position in VICI Properties during the second quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Bayban purchased a new position in VICI Properties during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Finally, Godsey & Gibb Inc. purchased a new position in VICI Properties during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Institutional investors own 97.71% of the company’s stock.

More VICI Properties News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Yield appeal noted: VICI was highlighted in recent dividend-roundup coverage as one of the dividend stocks yielding more than the 10‑year Treasury, which can attract income-seeking investors and provide a support floor under the REIT’s price. These Dividend Stocks Pay More Than 10-Year Treasury Bonds
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst roundup / reiterations: VICI appeared in several Wall Street analyst call summaries that mainly consolidated recent views rather than delivering new, market-moving upgrades; these roundups keep the stock in focus but don’t materially change the fundamentals. Here Are Wednesday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls
• Neutral Sentiment: Market coverage pieces explained the drop but added little new info—useful context for traders assessing momentum but not additional catalyst detail. Why VICI Properties Inc. (VICI) Dipped More Than Broader Market Today
• Negative Sentiment: Mizuho action / Caesars overhang: A Mizuho note flagged a downgrade/negative view tied to a “Caesars overhang” and other concerns, reducing investor confidence in near-term growth prospects and helping trigger selling pressure. (Coverage picked up widely in the midday news flow.) VICI Properties downgraded at Mizuho on ‘Caesars Overhang’, other factors
• Negative Sentiment: Rising short interest: Short interest rose sharply (~18.7% increase in late‑February), indicating growing bearish bets that can amplify downside on negative headlines and increase volatility. This likely contributed to heavier volume and downward pressure. Finviz short interest data

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.