Latest quarter
VICI reported Q2 FY2026 revenue of $1.1 billion, above the consensus estimate of $1.0 billion. Adjusted EPS, as counted by the consensus, was $0.48, below the $0.62 estimate.
Revenue rose from $1.0 billion a year earlier, while diluted EPS fell to $0.48 from $0.82. VICI’s second-quarter GAAP EPS included a $271.1 million non-cash credit-loss charge that adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) excluded. AFFO per share rose 4.6% to $0.62.
VICI’s operating margin was 70.2%, compared with 109.3% a year earlier. Free cash flow rose to $728.0 million from $641.2 million. The company ended the quarter with $17.2 billion in debt.
The company’s filing says the Gamehost portfolio was added to the PURE Master Lease upon the acquisition’s closing, increasing annual rent by C$16.1 million.
| Q2 FY2026 | Q2 FY2025 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.1 billion | $1.0 billion | 5.71% |
| Diluted EPS | $0.48 | $0.82 | −41.5% |
| Gross margin | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0 percentage points |
| Operating margin | 70.2% | 109.3% | −39.1 percentage points |
| Free cash flow | $728.0 million | $641.2 million | 13.5% |
| Against the consensus | Reported | Consensus | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted EPS | $0.48 | $0.62 | Missed by 22.6% |
| Revenue | $1.1 billion | $1.0 billion | Beat by 1.57% |
Adjusted EPS is the figure the consensus estimates, not the GAAP EPS above.
What management said on the call
VICI’s filing says changing consumer spending, competition and operating expenses can affect tenants’ performance and, over time, their ability to meet lease obligations.
Guidance
In its October 28 release, VICI estimated FY2026 AFFO attributable to common stockholders of $2.695 billion to $2.705 billion, or $2.47 to $2.48 per diluted share. In its July 29 release, the company had forecast $2.675 billion to $2.695 billion, or $2.45 to $2.47 per diluted share.
| Metric | For | Guide | Previous guide | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS, non-GAAP | FY2026 | $2.47–$2.48 | $2.45–$2.47 | Raised |
| Net income, non-GAAP | FY2026 | $2.7 billion–$2.7 billion | — | New |
| Free cash flow, non-GAAP | FY2026 | $2.7 billion–$2.7 billion | — | New |