VICI Properties Ranks 361st in Trading Volume as Analysts Boost Price Targets on Strong Q2 Earnings and 5.2% Dividend Yield

On August 29, 2025, VICI Properties (NYSE: VICI) traded with a volume of $270 million, ranking 361st in market activity. The stock closed up 0.81%, reflecting sustained investor interest amid recent analyst upgrades and strong financial performance.

Scotiabank analyst Nicholas Yulico raised VICI’s price target to $36.00, a 2.86% increase, maintaining a “Sector Outperform” rating. This follows similar positive revisions from Wells Fargo, Stifel, Morgan Stanley, and Baird, underscoring analyst confidence in the company’s strategic position in gaming and hospitality real estate. VICI’s Q2 2025 results highlighted year-over-year revenue growth of 4.6% to $1.0 billion, a 16.7% rise in net income to $865.1 million, and 6.4% AFFO growth to $630.2 million.

Institutional investors have reinforced their positions in VICI, with firms like Epoch Investment Partners and Price T Rowe Associates maintaining or increasing stakes. The company’s 5.2% dividend yield, supported by a $0.4325 per-share payout, further strengthens its appeal as a high-yield REIT. Analyst consensus remains bullish, with nine out of ten ratings favoring “Buy” and an average target of $35.40 per share.

Backtest data aligns with the recent price target adjustments, showing a 2.86% increase to $36.00. The consensus price target of $35.40 reflects sustained analyst optimism, while institutional ownership trends and financial metrics reinforce VICI’s position as a resilient investment in the gaming and entertainment sector.