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Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. GLPI

Real Estate Investment Trusts · SIC 6798 · Vertical: Real Estate Investment Trusts (SIC 6798)

38.98USD−1.29% · 1 dayClose 30 Oct 2026

Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI) is a REIT that owns gaming properties and leases them to operators under long-term triple-net contracts, which provides predictable revenue. The company reported total revenues of 1594.8 million USD in 2025, and in the second quarter of 2026 revenue rose to 430.5 million USD, supported by a pipeline of development funding.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 30 Oct 2026, Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI) stock was 38.98 USD (−1.29% on the day), with market capitalisation 11.3 bn USD, P/E 11.9 on diluted EPS of 3.27 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 8.21%, beta 0.23, 52-week range 37.59–49.82 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q3 2026): revenue of 435.4 m USD (+9.5% YoY), net income of 207.6 m USD (−13.9% YoY), diluted EPS 0.71 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
11.3 bn USD
shares as of 20 Oct 2026
P/E (TTM)
11.9
Diluted EPS TTM 3.27 · TTM to 30 Sept 2026
E/P (TTM)
8.39%
TTM to 30 Sept 2026
Dividend yield
8.21%
DPS 12m 3.20
Beta (2y)
0.23
Volatility (1y) 20%
52-week range
37.5949.82

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
48.6
neutral
Bollinger (20, 2)
37.54 – 39.93
in the upper half of the band · %B 0.60 · band width 6.2%
SMA 50 / 200
39.91 / 44.51
downtrend (price < SMA50 < SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.14 / -0.28
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month+2.7%−0.9%+3.6 pp—
3 months−13.0%+1.2%−14.2 pp—
6 months−18.4%+4.8%−23.2 pp—
Year to date−12.8%+10.7%−23.5 pp—
1 year−8.8%+11.1%−19.9 pp+3.6%
3 years−14.1%+80.7%−94.9 pp+22.6%
5 years−19.6%+64.6%−84.2 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−24.5%
02 Mar 2026 → 01 Oct 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−31.6%
03 Mar 2023 → 01 Oct 2026
Compound annual growth (5y)
−4.3%
S&P 500 +10.5%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q3 2026 · 30 Sept 2026

Revenue
435.4 m USD
+9.5% YoY
Net income
207.6 m USD
−13.9% YoY
Diluted EPS
0.71
−16.5% YoY
net / operating
47.7% / 71.2%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Revenue389.6 m395.2 m394.9 m397.6 m407.0 m420.0 m430.5 m435.4 m
Operating income308.2 m258.8 m242.1 m337.2 m363.4 m333.3 m332.4 m309.9 m
Depreciation & amortisation68.2 m69.3 m73.5 m ≈71.7 m ≈68.4 m69.3 m70.9 m ≈73.6 m ≈
Interest expense97.8 m97.3 m89.9 m94.1 m92.6 m95.9 m100.7 m98.9 m
Pre-tax income224.2 m170.9 m156.7 m249.0 m275.9 m240.0 m235.5 m214.4 m
Income tax565.0 k564.0 k545.0 k560.0 k560.0 k560.0 k601.0 k534.0 k
Net income217.2 m165.2 m151.4 m241.2 m267.3 m231.8 m228.4 m207.6 m
Diluted EPS0.79 ≈0.600.540.850.94 ≈0.820.800.71
Operating cash flow292.4 m252.5 m293.4 m ≈240.3 m ≈343.2 m270.2 m349.6 m ≈279.7 m ≈
Capex—12.9 m21.0 m ≈——111.5 m——
Dividends paid208.6 m209.1 m220.7 m220.7 m220.8 m221.1 m238.5 m238.6 m

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 3 percentile of its own 40-quarter history (min 11.6, median 18.3, max 25.7; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue1.1 bn1.2 bn1.2 bn1.2 bn1.3 bn1.4 bn1.5 bn1.6 bn
Revenue YoY+8.7%+9.3%−0.0%+5.5%+7.8%+9.8%+6.3%+4.1%
Net income339.5 m390.9 m505.7 m534.0 m684.7 m734.3 m784.6 m825.1 m
Net income YoY−10.8%+15.1%+29.4%+5.6%+28.2%+7.2%+6.9%+5.2%
Diluted EPS1.581.812.302.262.702.772.872.95
Diluted EPS YoY−11.7%+14.6%+27.1%−1.7%+19.5%+2.6%+3.6%+2.8%
net %32.2%33.9%43.9%43.9%52.2%51.0%51.2%51.7%
Free cash flow654.4 m750.3 m427.6 m789.9 munavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
224.3 m USD
Financial debt
7.2 bn USD
Net debt
7.0 bn USD
Equity
5.0 bn USD
Total assets
12.9 bn USD
Debt / equity
1.44x
Current ratio
unavailable
ROE
17.1%
ROA
6.4%
FCF margin
unavailable

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
1.4 bn
2024
1.5 bn
2025
1.6 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
0
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2024verified

Gross profit
2023
1.4 bn ≈
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Feb 2024derived

Operating income
2023
1.1 bn
2024
1.1 bn
2025
1.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
276.4 m
2024
273.4 m
2025
282.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
1.3 bn ≈
2024
1.4 bn ≈
2025
1.5 bn ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026derived

Interest expense
2023
323.4 m
2024
366.9 m
2025
373.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2023
757.4 m
2024
809.8 m
2025
852.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Income tax
2023
2.0 m
2024
2.1 m
2025
2.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Net income
2023
734.3 m
2024
784.6 m
2025
825.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
2.77
2024
2.87
2025
2.95

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
265.0 m
2024
273.5 m
2025
280.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Dividend per share
2023
3.15
2024
3.04
2025
3.10

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
684.0 m
2024
462.6 m
2025
224.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2022verified

Goodwill
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2021verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2021verified

Total assets
2023
11.8 bn
2024
13.1 bn
2025
12.9 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
6.6 bn
2024
7.7 bn
2025
7.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
7.3 bn
2024
8.4 bn
2025
7.9 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Equity
2023
4.5 bn
2024
4.6 bn
2025
5.0 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
1.0 bn
2024
1.1 bn
2025
1.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Capex
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2022verified

Free cash flow
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2022derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-650.8 m
2024
-1.6 bn
2025
-308.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
86.4 m
2024
311.8 m
2025
-1.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Dividends paid
2023
834.0 m
2024
830.7 m
2025
871.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Feb 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
4.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
6.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
6.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
6.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
5.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
6.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Net income CAGR 5Y
10.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EPS growth (YoY)
2.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
3.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
EPS CAGR 5Y
5.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing

Profitability

Gross margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBITDA margin
95.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
EBIT margin
79.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Net margin
55.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
FCF margin
unavailable
input data missing

Returns

ROE
19.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROA
7.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROIC
10.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROCE
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (EPS)
97.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
7.9 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
4.9x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Debt / equity
1.6x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Interest coverage
3.5x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Liquidity

Current ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Cash ratio
unavailable
input data missing

Cash

Operating cash flow
1.2 bn USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Capital expenditure
unavailable
input data missing
Free cash flow
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion
76.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
11.3 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Enterprise value
19.3 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
12.1x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
11.9x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Earnings yield
8.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
2.3x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/S
6.7x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/EBITDA
11.9x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/EBIT
14.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/Sales
11.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Dividend yield
8.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Shareholder yield (distributions)
8.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026

9 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Neutral profile

Score: 70 / 100

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

38.98 USD

30 Oct 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 11.3 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
11.3 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
11.9x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
2.3x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/EBITDA
11.9x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROE
19.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Net margin
55.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
4.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
8.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Coverage and freshness

27/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Sept 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Sept 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 20 Oct 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 29 Oct 2026
verified 1768derived 120

Score by group

  • Returns67
  • Quality95
  • Growth67
  • Valuation62
  • Balance sheet67

Estimated value range

Low
28.69
USD per share
Mid
41.68
USD per share
High
52.35
USD per share
Price: 38.98 USD
The price is within the range
Potential to the central value: 6.9% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: 6.5% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: high · 2 methods used · 2 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 16.63 – 54.78 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • Net asset value (NAV)unavailable · input data missing
  • Dividend discount (DDM)40.74 – 54.78 (Mid 46.73)
  • Peers: P/B16.63 – 49.91 (Mid 36.64)
    30 companies used · median multiple 2.2x · quartiles 1.0x – 2.9x
    ADC, ARR, BRX, CBL, CFTR-PA, CTO, CUBE, DLR, ELS, ESS, EXR, FBRT, HST, IHT, JBGS, KIM, LXP, MAC, NHI, NXRT, O, ONL, PLD, PMT, PSA, SQFT, VICI, VMRK, VTR, WELL
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Real Estate Investment Trusts (SIC 6798)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Neutral profile · Score 70/100

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROE · Quality19.6%88 (vs peers)7%
EBITDA margin · Quality95.8%100 (on a fixed band)9%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth6.7%67 (on a fixed band)9%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet4.9x58 (vs peers)15%
Interest coverage · Balance sheet3.5x78 (on a fixed band)13%
P/B · Valuation2.3x50 (vs peers)20%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation11.9x89 (vs peers)9%
Dividend yield · Returns8.2%77 (vs peers)15%
Payout ratio (EPS) · Returns97.8%32 (on a fixed band)4%

Score groups

  • Balance sheet67/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Growth67/100 · 1/1 factors with a value
  • Quality95/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Returns67/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation62/100 · 2/2 factors with a value

Memo

Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-09-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 1.6 bn USD in 2025; YoY growth 4.1%; net margin 55.2%; ROE 19.6%; net debt/EBITDA 4.9x.

The estimated value range is 28.69–52.35 USD per share (median of 2 methods, agreement: high); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 41.68 USD, the price of 38.98 USD leaves a potential of 6.9% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 6.5% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

olivLaw score 70/100, methodological classification: neutral profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Not investment advice.

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • ROE: 19.6%
  • EBITDA margin: 95.8%
  • Interest coverage: 3.5x
  • P/E (TTM): 11.9x
  • Dividend yield: 8.2%

What contradicts it

No signal among the computed factors. That is not an absence of risk: factors without data were not assessed, and business risks (margins, inventory, demand) are in the source-based analysis.

Versus the vertical median

Real Estate Investment Trusts (SIC 6798) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 39 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
11.9x
vertical median 30.4x
below median (−60.9%)
EV/EBITDA
11.9x
vertical median 17.8x
below median (−33.1%)
P/S
6.7x
vertical median 6.9x
at median
P/B
2.3x
vertical median 2.3x
at median
ROE
19.6%
vertical median 6.6%
above median (+195.7%)
Net margin
55.2%
vertical median 21.1%
above median (+161.5%)
EBIT margin
79.1%
vertical median 26.1%
above median (+202.8%)
Revenue YoY
4.1%
vertical median 5.1%
below median (−18.8%)
Net debt/EBITDA
4.9x
vertical median 5.2x
below median (−6.3%)
Dividend yield
8.2%
vertical median 4.2%
above median (+95.4%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
WELLWelltower Inc.172.1 bn100.44.0%12.7%+35.6%+30% / +181%
PLDPrologis, Inc.119.3 bn32.27.1%42.5%+7.2%+3% / +27%
EQIXEquinix Inc100.3 bn60.911.5%16.4%+5.4%+20% / +39%
AMTAmerican Tower Corporation87.1 bn26.490.6%30.7%+5.1%+5% / +5%
DLRDigital Realty Trust, Inc.63.5 bn47.26.2%21.7%+10.0%+6% / +45%
PSAPublic Storage60.7 bn33.016.0%37.8%+2.7%+17% / +36%
ORealty Income Corporation53.9 bn41.53.3%21.5%+9.1%−2% / +20%
VTRVentas, Inc.44.8 bn159.51.9%4.0%+18.5%+15% / +100%
CCICrown Castle Inc.37.7 bn45.1—20.7%−4.4%−2% / −5%
IRMIron Mountain Inc34.7 bn82.5—5.7%+12.2%+13% / +97%
EXRExtra Space Storage Inc.31.6 bn30.87.9%29.9%+3.7%+13% / +46%
VICIVICI Properties Inc.26.9 bn11.28.3%56.5%+4.1%−18% / −12%
VMRKVivmark Residential23.2 bn27.18.1%—+4.8%+4% / +12%
SBACSba Communications Corporation19.9 bn20.2—34.5%+5.1%−2% / −10%
HSTHost Hotels & Resorts, Inc.17.3 bn16.915.8%16.5%+7.6%+58% / +63%
ESSEssex Property Trust, Inc.17.0 bn40.68.0%22.7%+6.4%+5% / +23%
KIMKimco Realty Corporation16.4 bn27.15.8%27.8%+5.1%+19% / +37%
ELSEquity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.11.5 bn29.123.1%25.6%+0.3%−3% / −10%
GLPIGaming and Leisure Properties, Inc.11.3 bn11.919.6%55.2%+4.1%−9% / −14%
CUBECubesmart9.7 bn30.111.8%28.7%+5.3%+13% / +25%
BRXBrixmor Property Group Inc.8.9 bn21.214.2%30.0%+6.7%+11% / +40%
ADCAgree Realty Corporation8.7 bn34.33.8%29.8%+16.4%−8% / +20%
MACMacerich Co6.9 bn—-6.3%-16.8%+10.4%+42% / +150%
OUTOUTFRONT Media Inc.5.6 bn22.839.7%12.7%+0.0%+81% / +220%
LXPLxp Industrial Trust3.6 bn31.15.9%34.3%−2.3%+29% / +56%

1- and 3-year price returns: for GLPI from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

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Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
23.14
Total return -34% · Per year -34%
40.87
Total return 13% · Per year 13%
61.51
Total return 68% · Per year 68%
3 years
23.48
Total return -20% · Per year -7%
46.56
Total return 47% · Per year 14%
76.78
Total return 132% · Per year 32%
5 years
23.82
Total return -6% · Per year -1%
53.04
Total return 85% · Per year 13%
95.85
Total return 211% · Per year 26%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 11.64
  • Net margin± 8.15
  • Annual revenue growth± 6.55
  • Annual dilution± 0.68

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 31 Jul 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (30 Oct 2026 · results), 10-Q (29 Oct 2026).

In brief

Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI) is a REIT that owns gaming properties and leases them to operators under long-term triple-net contracts, which provides predictable revenue. The company reported total revenues of 1594.8 million USD in 2025 1, and in the second quarter of 2026 revenue rose to 430.5 million USD 3, supported by a pipeline of development funding.

SWOT

Strengths

  • Predictable revenue from long-term triple-net contracts with rent escalations built in 1.
  • Geographically diversified portfolio with properties fully occupied at the end of 2025 1.
  • Record revenue, AFFO and adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter of 2026, with leverage below the target range 3.

Weaknesses

  • Heavy reliance on a few tenants, especially PENN, concentrates risk 1.
  • Revenue depends on tenants' profitability, which the company does not control 1.
  • Growth depends on external financing and accessible capital, making the company sensitive to capital markets 1.

Opportunities

  • Development projects and funding commitments could add rent once completed 23.
  • Expansion into new states such as California and Virginia could further diversify the portfolio 1.
  • Sale-leaseback transactions with regional operators could generate new acquisitions 3.

Threats

  • Competition from other REITs and private investors could raise acquisition prices and reduce yields 1.
  • Online betting and alternative gaming products could reduce customer traffic at leased properties 1.
  • Severe weather and natural disasters could disrupt operations at some properties and affect rent 1.

Risks

  • Dependence on a single tenanthigh

    Most revenue depends on PENN subsidiaries, and difficulties at PENN could directly affect rent payments 1.

  • Tenant insolvencyhigh

    If a tenant becomes bankrupt, its lease could be terminated and recovery of unpaid rent could be limited 1.

  • Heavy regulationmedium

    Licensing and approval requirements for property transfers can delay tenant changes and rent collection 1.

  • Development project riskmedium

    Delays or cost overruns in funded projects could reduce expected returns 13.

  • Access to capitalmedium

    If financing is not available on acceptable terms, new acquisitions could be limited 1.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • Long-term triple-net contracts and rent escalations could sustain predictable revenue and growing cash flow 1.
  • The development and transaction pipeline could lift AFFO over time, according to company guidance 3.
  • Leverage below the target range could provide room for new acquisitions without issuing additional equity 3.

What would break the thesis

  • Revenue concentration on a few tenants may leave the company exposed to the problems of a single operator 1.
  • Growth depends on external capital, and high interest rates could slow or raise the cost of acquisitions 12.
  • Competition for acquisitions and online betting could reduce yields or customer traffic at properties 1.

What to watch

  • Completion of the 400-450 million USD of development funding planned for the second half2026
  • Updated AFFO per share guidance, currently 4.10-4.12 USDQ3 2026
  • Net debt to adjusted EBITDA leverage compared with the 5.0-5.5x targetQ3 2026
  • Financial condition of major tenants, especially PENN, and rent paymentsnext 10-Q

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 31 Jul 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (30 Oct 2026 · results), 10-Q (29 Oct 2026).

The business

GLPI acquires, finances and owns real estate for gaming, leased to operators under triple-net contracts in which the tenant bears maintenance, insurance, taxes and utilities 1. The company also extends loans that can convert into rent after project completion. As of December 31, 2025 its portfolio included 69 gaming and related facilities across 20 states 1.

Growth rests on contractual rent escalations, acquisitions and funding of development projects. Since January 1, 2024 the company completed transactions totaling 3.7 billion USD 1, and in early 2026 it announced the Bally's Twin River Lincoln acquisition and a new Virginia project 23.

Segments

Triple-net leasing to gaming operators

The company has one operating segment, consisting of real estate investments under triple-net leases with tenants such as PENN, Caesars, Boyd, Bally's and Cordish 1. Revenue comes mainly from contractual rent, with percentage rent a small share of cash income 1.

Development funding and loans

Beyond rent, GLPI provides financing for development projects such as Bally's Chicago, Hollywood Casino Aurora and Live! Virginia, where future interest or rent income depends on project completion 13.

Market context

The market is U.S. regional gaming, where operators favor drive-to properties with local customers, and the company focuses on these markets, which it considers less volatile than destination resorts 1. Competition from online betting and alternative products is growing and could affect tenants and, indirectly, GLPI's revenue 1.

The regional gaming sector showed healthy year-over-year gains in the first half of 2026, according to the company 3. Results could still vary with economic conditions and discretionary consumer spending 1.

Trends

  • Funded development and transaction pipelinetailwind

    Funding for projects such as Bally's Chicago and the Virginia development could support AFFO growth over the medium term if projects are completed as planned 23.

  • Cost of capital and leverageheadwind

    Bond issuance and high interest rates could raise funding costs, and the company notes that inflation and interest rates affect discretionary spending 2.

  • Concentration on a few tenantsheadwind

    Most cash rent comes from a small number of operators, so weakness at one of them could directly affect revenue 1.

  • Rent escalations and dividend increasesmixed

    Contractual rent escalations and the raised quarterly dividend, now 0.82 USD per share, support cash flow for shareholders 3.

Competitive position

The company operates in a competitive market where it faces other gaming-focused REITs, investment companies, private equity funds and gaming companies with larger resources and lower costs of capital 1. Competition can make it harder to find and acquire properties on favorable terms 1.

GLPI's edge lies in structuring complex transactions and offering funding solutions to solid tenants, along with its relationships with regional and tribal operators 3. The UPREIT structure also adds flexibility 1.

  • VICI PropertiesVICI

    Another REIT focused on gaming properties, named among gaming-focused REIT competitors in the company's filings 1.

  • Private investors and private equity funds

    Investment and private equity funds compete for the same property acquisitions, and some have access to greater resources 1.

  • Gaming companies that own their own properties

    Operators that own their real estate are an alternative for tenants who no longer wish to lease 1.

  • Online betting and alternative gaming products

    Online sports betting and social gaming are not direct competitors for properties, but they can reduce customer traffic at leased venues 1.

News & filings

In the press

The latest news item in our archive is from 21 Oct 2026; the newest SEC filing is from 30 Oct 2026. The press archive comes from the RSS feeds we follow and does not necessarily cover the latest event — the filings alongside do.

SEC filings

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. · 19 Feb 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. · 30 Jul 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. · 31 Jul 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.

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