Mizuho Reiterates Neutral Rating for VICI Properties (NYSE:VICI)

VICI Properties (NYSE:VICI)‘s stock had its “neutral” rating reissued by stock analysts at Mizuho in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, Marketbeat reports. They currently have a $30.00 price target on the stock. Mizuho’s price target points to a potential upside of 4.74% from the company’s previous close.

A number of other brokerages have also recently issued reports on VICI. Scotiabank cut shares of VICI Properties from a “sector outperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating and lowered their target price for the company from $36.00 to $30.00 in a report on Friday, January 30th. Barclays cut their price target on VICI Properties from $37.00 to $33.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, December 3rd. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of VICI Properties in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Robert W. Baird decreased their price objective on VICI Properties from $36.00 to $34.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, March 2nd. Finally, Evercore reissued an “in-line” rating and set a $32.00 price objective (down from $36.00) on shares of VICI Properties in a report on Monday, December 1st. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, VICI Properties currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $33.69.

VICI Properties Price Performance

VICI opened at $28.64 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $30.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.97, a PEG ratio of 3.26 and a beta of 0.67. The company has a quick ratio of 3.17, a current ratio of 3.17 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.59. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $28.91 and a 200-day moving average price of $30.00. VICI Properties has a twelve month low of $27.48 and a twelve month high of $34.01.

VICI Properties (NYSE:VICI) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The company reported $0.57 earnings per share (EPS) 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 net margin of 69.28% and a return on equity of 10.02%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.57 EPS. VICI Properties has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.420-2.450 EPS. Equities analysts expect that VICI Properties will post 2.31 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in shares of VICI Properties in the fourth quarter worth $537,676,000. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC grew its position in VICI Properties by 31,134.9% during the fourth quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 10,218,191 shares of the company’s stock worth $287,336,000 after buying an additional 10,185,477 shares in the last quarter. Man Group plc increased its stake in VICI Properties by 100.6% in the 4th quarter. Man Group plc now owns 11,406,537 shares of the company’s stock worth $320,752,000 after acquiring an additional 5,720,867 shares during the last quarter. Voloridge Investment Management LLC increased its stake in VICI Properties by 247.8% in the 4th quarter. Voloridge Investment Management LLC now owns 7,792,028 shares of the company’s stock worth $219,112,000 after acquiring an additional 5,551,620 shares during the last quarter. Finally, UBS Group AG raised its holdings in shares of VICI Properties by 99.5% in the 3rd quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 9,656,111 shares of the company’s stock valued at $314,886,000 after acquiring an additional 4,815,053 shares in the last quarter. 97.71% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting VICI Properties

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

• Positive Sentiment: Recent analysis highlights that VICI’s Q4 results, while not stellar, do not confirm the worst fears about Las Vegas/tenant risk and support the long‑term upside case for the property‑focused REIT. This narrative can help calm investors focused on cash flow durability. VICI Properties’ Q4 Result: The Good And The Bad
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary noted in recent coverage is “cautiously optimistic” despite a year of underperformance vs. the S&P 500; that suggests some buy‑side interest remains for patient income investors seeking casino/resort real‑estate exposure. Is VICI Properties Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?
• Neutral Sentiment: Q4 results were mixed: EPS missed by $0.03, revenue was roughly in line, and management set FY2026 guidance at $2.420–2.450/share. That guidance provides a framework for earnings expectations but didn’t decisively shift the outlook. VICI earnings and guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces reporting the recent intraday dip and trading activity contextualize volatility but don’t add new fundamental catalysts; useful for short‑term traders assessing liquidity and momentum. Why VICI Properties Inc. (VICI) Dipped More Than Broader Market Today
• Negative Sentiment: Mizuho moved VICI to a Neutral rating (reported as a downgrade by some outlets), citing a “Caesars overhang” and other sector/tenant risks. That analyst action increases headline risk and can weigh on price until investor confidence around tenant credit/Las Vegas exposure stabilizes. VICI Properties downgraded at Mizuho on ‘Caesars Overhang’

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.