VICI Properties is an experiential real estate investment trust that owns one of the largest portfolios of market-leading gaming, hospitality and entertainment destinations, including the world-renowned Caesars Palace.
| Revenue (TTM) | $4.10B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $4.07B |
| EBITDA | $3.64B |
| Operating Margin | 70.20% |
| Return on Equity | 9.85% |
| Return on Assets | 4.82% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $3.82 |
| Book Value | $26.49 |
| Price-to-Book | 0.90 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 6.34 |
| EV/Revenue | 10.65 |
| EV/EBITDA | 11.94 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | -41.40% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 5.70% |
| Shares Outstanding | $1.10B |
| Float | $1.10B |
| % Insiders | 0.28% |
| % Institutions | 98.39% |
Volatility is currently contracting
A 52-year raise streak sounds safe until you put it next to a 7.8% yield, a reset dividend, and a consumer staples giant whose payouts free cash flow still covers even as profits shrink.
VICI has crashed despite higher cash flows and a new dividend hike. The market is pricing in the Caesars risk and higher rates. A recovery to $40 by 2030 may not be that far fetched.
In the closing of the recent trading day, VICI Properties Inc. (VICI) stood at $23.46, denoting a +2.27% move from the preceding trading day.
This diversified dividend portfolio targets a 4.67% weighted average yield and 7.14% three-year dividend growth CAGR, balancing income and growth. Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF forms the portfolio's core, complemented by high-yield funds (Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund, Blackstone Secured Lending Fund) and select equities with strong dividend growth or high payout potential. Stock selection is guided by The Allocation Compass' proprietary Risk-Reward Rating System, emphasizing risk-adjusted returns and sustainable dividend profiles.
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VICI expands its portfolio while maintaining $2.5 billion in liquidity, manageable leverage and no remaining 2026 debt maturities.
In 2025, negative sentiment created a massive buying window in energy; in 2026, the exact same dynamic has played out across real estate, opening up historic entry multiples. VICI trades at just 8.24x FFO (Avg of 15x–16x and peak of 21.4x) – valued cheaper than during March 2020 (~9x FFO), when its tenants were literally prohibited from operating. Management's recent 2.2% dividend increase matches organic CPI-linked contractual rent escalators, conserving valuable liquidity rather than straining the balance sheet to appease short-term sentiment.
REITs are trading at materially higher implied cap rates than private real estate, creating a significant public-private valuation gap and potential opportunity. Historical cap rate cycles highlight the importance of asset durability, balance sheet strength, and sustainable cash flow over headline yields or discounts. Select REITs like Prologis, VICI Properties, and Equinix exemplify the HALO philosophy—owning irreplaceable assets with embedded growth and strong financials.
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