Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.74
VICI Properties Inc. (VICI) Dividend History
Income profile from 2018 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
6.2%
Payout Ratio
66.8%
Watch
Dividend Streak
8 years
VICI Dividend Income Check
Safety
66.8% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
8 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 7.2% and trend is rising.
VICI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield6.2%
Trailing DPS$1.74
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout66.8%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout73.1%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak8 years
3Y CAGR5.6%
5Y CAGR7.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)7.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield6.2%
1Y Total Return-5.8%
5Y Total Return16.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)25.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,64410Y ago$21,61320Y ago$21,613
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
VICI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (9 years of payments)
VICI Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
VICI Properties Inc. distributes 66.8% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 73.1%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
VICI has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.6% and 5-year CAGR of 7.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, VICI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 6.2% dividend yield, 6.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 7.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 16.4%, with dividends contributing 25.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $21,613 today.
VICI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$8.07
Avg/Payment$0.4035
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026Latest | $0.4500 | — | 6.37% | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 6.22% | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | $0.4500 | ↑ +4.0% | 5.44% | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | $0.4325 | — | 5.35% | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | $0.4325 | — | 5.35% | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.4325 | — | 5.64% | Jan 9, 2025 |
| Sep 18, 2024 | $0.4325 | ↑ +4.2% | 5.07% | Oct 3, 2024 |
| Jun 18, 2024 | $0.4150 | — | 5.91% | Jul 3, 2024 |
VICI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
6.2%
#2 of 6
Safety
Watch
66.8% payout
Streak
8Y
7.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.2%
#2 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd VICIVICI Properties Inc. | $30.2B | 6.2% | 66.8% | 8 | Watch |
1st  GLPIGaming and Leisure P… | $13.5B | 6.5% | 1.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
 EPREPR Properties | $4.3B | 0.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  NNNNNN REIT, Inc. | $8.4B | 5.3% | 1.1% | 9 | Sustainable |
 WPCW. P. Carey Inc. | $16.0B | 4.9% | 1.7% | 1 | Sustainable |
 ADCAgree Realty Corpora… | $9.1B | 4.0% | 1.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
VICI Annual Dividend History (2015–2026)
12 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.45 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2025 | $1.76 | 4.1% | 4 | $2.61 | 67.6% | 1.48x | 7.2% |
| 2024 | $1.69 | 5.3% | 4 | $2.56 | 66.2% | 1.51x | 6.9% |
| 2023 | $1.61 | 7.3% | 4 | $2.47 | 65.2% | 1.53x | 6.5% |
| 2022 | $1.50 | 8.7% | 4 | $1.27 | 118.1% | 0.85x | 6.1% |
| 2021 | $1.38 | 10.0% | 4 | $1.76 | 78.4% | 1.28x | 5.6% |
| 2020 | $1.26 | 7.3% | 4 | $1.75 | 71.7% | 1.39x | 5.1% |
| 2019 | $1.17 | 17.3% | 4 | $1.24 | 94.4% | 1.06x | 4.7% |
| 2018 | $1.00 | — | 4 | $1.43 | 69.8% | 1.43x | 4.0% |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.13 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonVICI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying VICI stock.
How much dividend does VICI pay per share?
VICI Properties Inc. (VICI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.74 per share, with a current dividend yield of +6.2%. Payments are made Annual.
When is VICI's next ex-dividend date?
VICI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. VICI typically pays dividends Annual.
Is VICI's dividend safe?
VICI's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +66.8% and FCF payout ratio of +73.1%. The 8-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is VICI a Dividend Payer?
Yes, VICI Properties Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 8 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does VICI pay dividends?
VICI Properties Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.74 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 8+ years from 2018 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in VICI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in VICI five years ago would be worth approximately $11,644 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is VICI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
VICI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +7.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +6.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.