Why VICI Properties just moved on fresh earnings
VICI Properties (VICI) has stepped back into focus after third quarter results showed revenue of US$1,065.48 million with net income of US$342.53 million, alongside lower earnings per share compared with a year earlier.
Recent trading shows a mixed picture for VICI Properties. The share price has risen about 8.35% over the past month but is still down roughly 11.94% year to date, while the 1 year total shareholder return of about 12.56% lower suggests momentum has softened despite a modest 3 year and 5 year total shareholder return gain.
Spot fresh moves in the real estate and income space by comparing VICI Properties with a curated 7 dividend fortresses that have kept payouts front and center.VICI Properties now trades at what looks like a steep discount to both analyst targets and some fair value estimates after its earnings wobble. Is that gap a pricing error, or a clear warning the market is pricing in risk?
Most Popular Narrative: 16% Undervalued
Against the last close at $24.79, the leading narrative for VICI Properties pegs fair value around $29.50, which implies a discount that has caught a lot of attention without offering an automatic green light.
I started this investigation hoping fear had created a bargain. It may have.
VICI survived more of my stress testing than I expected. The dividend survived a hypothetical 40% haircut to a major Caesars rent stream. The return model survived slower dividend growth. The balance sheet does not look distressed. And the market is already offering an 8.1% starting yield.
See why 19 investors see VICI Properties as 16% undervalued.
Result: Fair Value of $29.50 (UNDERVALUED)
Still, the VICI Properties setup could change quickly if Caesars’ post-deal leverage worsens or if higher funding costs start to squeeze new investments.
Find out about the key risks to this VICI Properties narrative.
Next Steps
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