VICI Properties' Q2 AFFO Meets Estimates, Revenues Beat

Core Insights - VICI Properties reported second-quarter adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) per share of 60 cents, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate and reflecting a 5% increase year-over-year [1][10] - Total revenues reached $1.0 billion, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $996.1 million, with a year-over-year growth of 4.6% [2][10] - The company raised its AFFO per share outlook for 2025 to a range of $2.35-$2.37, above the previous guidance of $2.33-$2.36 [8] Revenue Breakdown - Income from sales-type leases was $530.3 million, a 3.5% increase from the prior year [3] - Income from lease financing receivables, loans, and securities amounted to $440.3 million, rising 6.4% year-over-year [3] - Other income for the quarter was $19.5 million, up 1.1% from the previous year, while golf revenues declined 4.2% to $11.2 million [3] Expenses and Commitments - Quarterly interest expenses increased by 3.9% year-over-year to $213.8 million [4][10] - The company committed approximately $510 million to a delayed draw term loan facility for the North Fork Mono Casino & Resort development [4] - An additional commitment of $150 million was made into a mezzanine loan for the development of One Beverly Hills [5] Balance Sheet Position - As of June 30, 2025, VICI Properties had cash and cash equivalents of $233.0 million, down from $334.3 million at the end of Q1 2025 [6] - Total liquidity stood at $3.0 billion, including cash, estimated net proceeds from forward sale agreements, and availability under its revolving credit facility [6] - Total debt increased to approximately $17.3 billion, up from $17.2 billion in the previous quarter [7]