The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Has $25.15 Million Position in VICI Properties Inc. $VICI

The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company increased its stake in shares of VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE:VICI) by 2.4% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 920,585 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 21,446 shares during the quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company owned approximately 0.09% of VICI Properties worth $25,150,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the stock. Bayban bought a new stake in VICI Properties in the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. Dynamic Wealth Strategies LLC bought a new position in shares of VICI Properties during the 1st quarter worth about $25,000. State of Wyoming bought a new position in shares of VICI Properties during the 2nd quarter worth about $26,000. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of VICI Properties in the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. Finally, Headlands Technologies LLC acquired a new stake in shares of VICI Properties in the 2nd quarter valued at about $28,000. 97.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

VICI Properties Stock Up 0.3%

Shares of NYSE VICI opened at $26.39 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57, a current ratio of 1.98 and a quick ratio of 3.62. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $27.10 and a 200-day moving average price of $28.05. The stock has a market capitalization of $29.06 billion, a P/E ratio of 10.23 and a beta of 0.65. VICI Properties Inc. has a 1 year low of $25.82 and a 1 year high of $34.01.

VICI Properties (NYSE:VICI) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The company reported $0.82 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.71 by $0.11. VICI Properties had a net margin of 67.50% and a return on equity of 9.66%. The company had revenue of $1.02 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.01 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.58 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 3.5% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities research analysts forecast that VICI Properties Inc. will post 2.46 EPS for the current fiscal year.

VICI Properties Dividend Announcement

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

More VICI Properties News

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts recently weighed in on VICI shares. Royal Bank Of Canada began coverage on VICI Properties in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. They set a “sector perform” rating and a $29.00 price target on the stock. Barclays reduced their price objective on VICI Properties from $34.00 to $31.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $30.00 price objective on VICI Properties in a report on Friday. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price on VICI Properties from $29.00 to $27.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, Morgan Stanley cut their target price on VICI Properties from $38.00 to $31.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, July 8th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, VICI Properties has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $31.54.

About VICI Properties

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.