VICI Properties: Battered Casino Cash Cow Poised For A Strong Rebound

VICI Properties Inc. (VICI) is rated a Quant buy, offering a 6.2% forward dividend yield and trading at a discounted valuation versus peers. VICI's portfolio has expanded from 19 to 93 properties since 2017, with resilient dividend growth and robust free cash flow margins despite sector headwinds. Recent earnings showed a slight revenue beat but missed on EPS and normalized FFO; AFFO is projected to rise to $2.42–$2.45 per share in 2026.