VICI Properties raises AFFO outlook, authorizes $2 billion buyback and records Caesars credit‑loss allowance

VICI Properties reported third‑quarter 2026 results, increasing its full‑year adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) guidance to $2.695‑$2.705 billion and AFFO per share to $2.47‑$2.48. Management announced a new $2 billion share repurchase authorization and disclosed a $458 million non‑cash credit‑loss allowance, about $313 million of which is tied to the Caesars lease. The company also refinanced $1.75 billion of debt at a weighted‑average rate of 5.42%, declared a $0.46 quarterly dividend and added Highfield Investment Group as a new tenant.

The higher AFFO guidance and share‑buyback program signal stronger cash generation and potential upside for shareholders, while the sizable Caesars credit‑loss allowance highlights lease‑related risk. The debt refinancing improves financing costs and liquidity, supporting future capital deployment.

  • 1Full‑year 2026 AFFO guidance was raised to $2.695‑$2.705 billion, up from $2.675‑$2.695 billion.
  • 2AFFO per share guidance was set at $2.47‑$2.48, up from $2.45‑$2.47.
  • 3Quarterly AFFO per share increased 4.3% to $0.62.
  • 4Revenue for the quarter was $1.06 billion, a 5.8% year‑over‑year increase.
  • 5A $458 million non‑cash credit‑loss allowance was recorded, including approximately $313 million attributable to Caesars.
  • 6The company authorized a $2 billion share repurchase program.

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