About VICI Properties Inc. (VICI) — Dividend Analysis 2026
VICI Properties is a gaming and entertainment REIT owning properties including Caesars Palace and MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Its triple-net leases with leading casino operators provide highly predictable income. VICI has grown its dividend 8%+ annually since its 2018 IPO, making it one of the fastest-growing REITs.
Is VICI a good dividend investment in 2026?
VICI offers a 5.88% forward yield with a 74% payout ratio. With a safety score of 90/100, the dividend appears very safe. The 5-year dividend CAGR of 8.1% demonstrates strong, consistent growth that outpaces inflation.
VICI DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your VICI portfolio grows to $30.3K vs $24.3K without reinvestment — a DRIP bonus of $6.0K. This is the compound interest effect in action.
VICI dividend growth history & forecast
VICI has grown its dividend by 6.3% over the last year and 8.1% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 5.88% — illustrating why dividend growth stocks are powerful long-term wealth builders.
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🌍 VICI Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold VICI.
Gross yield
5.88%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
5.00%
Real yield (−CPI)
2.20%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
5.88%
3.08%
$588 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
5.00%
2.20%
$500 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
4.70%
1.90%
$470 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
5.88%
3.08%
$588 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
5.37%
2.57%
$537 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
5.88%
3.08%
$588 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
4.41%
1.61%
$441 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
5.00%
2.20%
$500 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
4.12%
1.32%
$412 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
4.33%
1.53%
$433 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
4.12%
1.32%
$412 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 VICI Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
13yr
Years for dividends to repay your full VICI investment price of $28.90/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$10.6K
Lost to inflation (~2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$8.2K
How much do I need to invest in VICI for:
Shares needed
16,609
Capital required
$480,000
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $1.70/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 VICI Dividend Payment Schedule
VICI pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: Mar 20, 2026.
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10 shares
$3.61 / payment
$14.45 / year after tax
100 shares
$36.13 / payment
$144.50 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$361.25 / payment
$1445.00 / year after tax
📊 VICI vs REIT Sector Benchmarks
How VICI compares to typical REIT sector averages.
Dividend YieldVICI: +5.88% vs sector avg 5.20% ✓ Better
VICI━━ REIT avg: 5.20%
5Y Dividend CAGRVICI: +8.10% vs sector avg 4.10% ✓ Better
VICI━━ REIT avg: 4.10%
Payout RatioVICI: 74.00% vs sector avg 75.00% ✓ Better
VICI━━ REIT avg: 75.00%
⚠️ Disclaimer: All projections are for educational purposes only. Dividend payments, stock prices, and growth rates are estimates based on historical data. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is not financial advice — consult a qualified financial professional before investing. Data sourced from public financial records and updated regularly.