VICI Properties Inc. (VICI) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note

In the latest close session, VICI Properties Inc. (VICI) was down 1.29% at $31.43. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.44%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.14%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.7%. The company's stock has dropped by 4.67% in the past month, falling short of the Finance sector's gain of 3.79% and the S&P 500's gain of 4.03%.Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of VICI Properties Inc. in its upcoming earnings disclosure. In that report, analysts expect VICI Properties Inc. to post earnings of $0.6 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 5.26%. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $1 billion, indicating a 3.83% upward movement from the same quarter last year. In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $2.39 per share and a revenue of $4 billion, indicating changes of +5.75% and +3.86%, respectively, from the former year. Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for VICI Properties Inc. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential. Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system. The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been a 0.16% rise in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. VICI Properties Inc. presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). In terms of valuation, VICI Properties Inc. is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 13.34. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 11.65, so one might conclude that VICI Properties Inc. is trading at a premium comparatively. Investors should also note that VICI has a PEG ratio of 3.15 right now. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. As of the close of trade yesterday, the REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry held an average PEG ratio of 2.56. The REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry is part of the Finance sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 152, which puts it in the bottom 39% of all 250+ industries. The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these 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. Free Report: 3 Software Stocks Poised to SkyrocketSoftware stocks are poised to catapult higher in the coming months (and years) thanks to several factors, especially the explosive growth of AI. Zacks' urgent report reveals 3 top software stocks to own right now.Access the report free today >>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