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Data last updated: Jul 09, 2026
Snapshot (as of Jul 09, 2026): VICI Properties Inc. (VICI) pays a $1.80 annual dividend ($0.45 quarterly), yielding 6.90% at $26.09/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-06-18. 6+ consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 6.90%
Annual Dividend: $1.80 per share
Payout Ratio: 60.4%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-06-18
Dividend Frequency: quarterly
Sector: Real Estate
Years of Dividend History: 9
VICI Properties Inc. dividend income comes from one of the most distinctive real estate portfolios in the U.S., built around gaming, hospitality, and entertainment venues including the iconic Caesars Palace. The current yield stands at 6.62%, paid quarterly, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $1.80 per share and the next ex-dividend date on June 18, 2026. VICI stock carries a beta of 0.676, meaning it moves less than the broader market, which appeals to income investors who prioritize lower price volatility alongside yield.
VICI Properties Inc. pays out 60.4% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as elevated (60–75%). That level is supported by a portfolio of 29 gaming facilities leased to major operators like Caesars Entertainment and Hard Rock International, tenants whose businesses generate recurring demand for experiential venues. The primary pressure point for VICI Properties Inc. dividend safety is that the payout ratio leaves a moderate but not wide buffer, meaning any meaningful drop in lease income would put the dividend under strain.
VICI Properties Inc. dividend history shows a CAGR of 8.5% per year from 2018 to 2025. The per-share dividend grew from $0.9975 to $1.7650 over that window (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the growth calculation). The smallest annual increase in the window was 4.1% in 2025, which shows growth has decelerated from the 17.3% jump posted in 2019.
| Period | CAGR | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year | +5.6% | $1.50 (2022) | $1.76 (2025) |
| 5-Year | +7.1% | $1.25 (2020) | $1.76 (2025) |
VICI Properties Inc. fits dividend investors who want a high yield from a specialized real estate portfolio and can accept a payout ratio at the upper end of the moderate range. The yield is classified as high (above 4%), currently at 6.62%, which sits above the 5-year average of 5.84%. That gap tells income investors they are getting more yield than the historical norm, though the 60.4% payout ratio means the dividend does not have unlimited room to grow. Growth has averaged 8.5% annually since 2018, but the most recent annual increase was just 4.1%. The trade-off is clear: a generous current yield backed by six consecutive years of increases, offset by slowing growth and an elevated payout.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | $0.4500 |
| 2026-03-19 | $0.4500 |
| 2025-12-17 | $0.4500 |
| 2025-09-18 | $0.4500 |
| 2025-06-18 | $0.4325 |
| 2025-03-20 | $0.4325 |
| 2024-12-17 | $0.4325 |
| 2024-09-18 | $0.4325 |
| 2024-06-18 | $0.4150 |
| 2024-03-20 | $0.4150 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.9000 |
| 2025 | $1.7650 |
| 2024 | $1.6950 |
| 2023 | $1.6100 |
| 2022 | $1.5000 |
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