Net-lease REITs remain resilient amid economic uncertainty, with stable interest rates supporting increased investment activity and positive guidance across the sector. Monetary policy (interest rates), not fiscal policy (tariffs), is the key driver for net-lease REIT performance, supporting a bullish outlook for the sector. Investment spread and total return analysis highlight VICI, First Industrial, Agree Realty, and Realty Income as top performers, though First Industrial and VICI have caveats this quarter.

WYOMISSING, Pa., Aug. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLPI) (the “Company”), announced today that the Company's Board of Directors has declared the third quarter 2025 cash dividend of $0.78 per share of its common stock. The dividend is payable on September 26, 2025 to shareholders of record on September 12, 2025. The third quarter 2024 cash dividend was $0.76 per share of the Company's common stock.

GLPI offers a stable ~6.5% dividend yield, strong AFFO, and a well-managed debt schedule, making it attractive for income-focused investors. The company's concentrated tenant base poses risk, but ongoing diversification efforts and resilient master lease structures mitigate many concerns. Upcoming interest rate cuts are a major catalyst, likely boosting cash flow, reducing debt costs, and increasing demand for GLPI's high-yield shares.

GLPI offers an attractive 6.5% yield, a resilient regional gaming portfolio, and long-term triple-net leases, making it a strong income play in today's market. Recent growth is driven by acquisitions, rent escalators, and innovative tribal casino financing, with visible expansion opportunities in Chicago, New York, and Las Vegas. GLPI maintains a safe balance sheet, a reasonable payout ratio, and disciplined capital deployment, supporting both income and future growth potential for investors.

I highlight three high-yield REITs - APLE, EPR, and GLPI - that offer attractive yields and deserve "buy" ratings based on valuation, growth, and payout consistency. Apple Hospitality REIT stands out for its 8.26% yield, low leverage, and monthly distributions, making it a compelling value play despite recent occupancy softness. EPR Properties offers a 6.67% yield with a diversified experiential real estate portfolio, stable leverage, and improving fundamentals as the leisure sector recovers.

WYOMISSING, Pa., Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (“GLPI”) (NASDAQ: GLPI) announced the pricing of a public offering of $1,300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Notes (as defined below), to be issued by its operating partnership, GLP Capital, L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”), and GLP Financing II, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership (together with the Operating Partnership, the “Issuers”). The Notes will be issued in two tranches, the first of which will be senior notes due 2033 (the “2033 Notes”) and the second of which will be senior notes due 2037 (the “2037 Notes” and, together with the 2033 Notes, the “Notes”). The 2033 Notes priced at 99.642% of par value, with a coupon of 5.250%, and will mature on February 15, 2033. The 2037 Notes priced at 99.187% of par value, with a coupon of 5.750%, and will mature on November 1, 2037. The Notes will be senior unsecured obligations of the Issuers, guaranteed by GLPI.

A surprising solid REIT earnings season wrapped up this week. Of the 100 equity REITs that provide full-year FFO guidance, 62% raised their outlook - above the historical 55% average. Disinflation was a surprisingly common thread across second-quarter results, with the majority of the upside revisions being driven by improved expense expectations - the highest quantity of expense reductions ever. Healthcare REITs were notable upside standouts as senior housing fundamentals remained stellar, while skilled nursing REITs received some good news on the policy front via healthy CMS Medicare rate increases.

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Aug. 2, Dry Creek Rancheria and Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) broke ground on a joint project to turn River Rock Casino into Caesars Republic Sonoma County. The partnership was launched when Dry Creek Rancheria selected Caesars Entertainment as its development and management partner for the new integrated resort. Citizens led the project financing, with Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLPI) (“GLPI”) serving as the lead real estate financing part.

Investors interested in REIT and Equity Trust - Other stocks are likely familiar with DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

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