VICI Properties Inc. (VICI) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know

VICI Properties Inc. (VICI) closed at $27.89 in the latest trading session, marking a -2.14% move from the prior day. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.01%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.03%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.17%. Shares of the company witnessed a gain of 0.56% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Finance sector with its loss of 0.23%, and underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.78%.Market participants will be closely following the financial results of VICI Properties Inc. in its upcoming release. The company plans to announce its earnings on February 25, 2026. On that day, VICI Properties Inc. is projected to report earnings of $0.6 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 5.26%. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $1.02 billion, up 4.08% from the year-ago period. For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $2.37 per share and a revenue of $4.01 billion, demonstrating changes of +4.87% and 0%, respectively, from the preceding year. Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for VICI Properties Inc. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability. Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model. Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0.05% lower. Right now, VICI Properties Inc. possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). Investors should also note VICI Properties Inc.'s current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 11.65. This valuation marks a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 11.28. It's also important to note that VICI currently trades at a PEG ratio of 2.83. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. The REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 2.58 as of yesterday's close. The REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry is part of the Finance sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 161, positioning it in the bottom 35% of all 250+ industries. The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions. Quantum Computing Stocks Set To SoarArtificial intelligence has already reshaped the investment landscape, and its convergence with quantum computing could lead to the most significant wealth-building opportunities of our time.Today, you have a chance to position your portfolio at the forefront of this technological revolution. In our urgent special report, Beyond AI: The Quantum Leap in Computing Power, you'll discover the little-known stocks we believe will win the quantum computing race and deliver massive gains to early investors.Access the Report Free Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report VICI Properties Inc. (VICI): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks