Gaming and Leisure Q3 revenue slightly misses estimates

By Reuters News


Overview

  • US gaming REIT's Q3 revenue rose 9.5% yr/yr, slightly missing analyst expectations

  • Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 beat analyst expectations


Outlook

  • Company sees 2026 AFFO between $1.222 bln and $1.225 bln

  • Company expects 2026 AFFO per share of $4.11 to $4.12

  • Company raises lower end of 2026 AFFO guidance from $1.219 bln to $1.222 bln


Result Drivers

  • TRIPLE-NET LEASES - Co attributed performance to long-term triple-net leases with built-in rent escalators and strong lease coverage

  • RENT DURABILITY - Co said rent collections remained resilient despite a volatile macroeconomic environment, supported by healthy same-store operator results

  • DEVELOPMENT FUNDING - Co increased development spending, which contributed to portfolio growth


Company press release:


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q3 Revenue

Slight Miss*

$435.40 mln

$436.33 mln (15 Analysts)

Q3 Net Income

$213.82 mln

Q3 Adjusted EBITDA

Beat

$413.90 mln

$408.26 mln (15 Analysts)

Q3 Adjusted FFO

$311.67 mln

Q3 FFO

$275.90 mln

Q3 Operating Income

$309.90 mln

*Applies to a deviation of less than 1%; not applicable for per-share numbers.


Analyst Coverage

  • The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 15 "strong buy" or "buy", 8 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"

  • The average consensus recommendation for the specialized reits peer group is "buy"

  • Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. is $52.00, about 35.2% above its October 28 closing price of $38.45

  • The stock recently traded at 12 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 13 three months ago


Reuters Recommended Reads

  • Oct 28 - EPR Properties Q3 AFFO per share rises; raises FY2026 earnings outlook

  • Oct 27 - WP Carey Q3 revenue beats estimates, raises annual AFFO forecast on strong investment activity

  • Oct 28 - Four Corners Property Trust Q3 rental revenue rises 13.8%


For questions concerning the data in this report, contact Estimates.Support@lseg.com. For any other questions or feedback, contact reuters.support@thomsonreuters.com.


(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)

Capital.com is an execution-only brokerage platform and the content provided on the Capital.com website is intended for informational purposes only and should not be regarded as an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the products or securities to which it applies. No representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of the information provided.

The information provided does not constitute investment advice nor take into account the individual financial circumstances or objectives of any investor. Any information that may be provided relating to past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results or performance.

To the extent permitted by law, in no event shall Capital.com (or any affiliate or employee) have any liability for any loss arising from the use of the information provided. Any person acting on the information does so entirely at their own risk.

Any information which could be construed as “investment research” has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and as such is considered to be a marketing communication.