Gaming & Leisure Properties reported record fourth quarter and full-year results for 2025, driven by recent acquisitions, financing arrangements, and growth from its operator and tribal tenant relationships. The company anticipates accelerating growth in 2026, supported by a strong pipeline of future capital outlays and a well-positioned balance sheet.
Total revenue for the fourth quarter rose 4.5% year over year to $407.0 million.
positiveAFFO grew 7.5% to $290.0 million in the fourth quarter, reflecting strong operational performance.
positiveFull year 2025 net income was $850.4 million, an increase from $807.6 million in 2024.
positiveFull year 2025 FFO per diluted share was $3.86, up from $3.77 in the prior year.
positiveNet debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio stood at 4.6x, which is within the target range but indicates significant leverage.
attentionThe company has a substantial pipeline of future capital outlays totaling approximately $2.6 billion, which will require significant funding.
attentionThe guidance for 2026 AFFO is between $1.207 billion and $1.222 billion, which represents a modest growth rate compared to the significant capital deployment.
attentionMargin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.
| Segment | Current | Prior Yr | YoY | % Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total income from real estate | N/A | — | — | — |
| Total Revenue | $0.00M | — | — | 100.0% |
Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers.
Forward-looking guidance is subject to change and does not constitute a guarantee. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates.
Our record fourth quarter and full year 2025 results reflect recent acquisitions and financing arrangements and growth from our expanding base of leading regional gaming operator tenants and tribal relationships.
Despite the difficult transaction and financing environment in 2025, we executed three new transactions, totaling approximately $876 million of capital deployment, at a blended cap rate of over 9% while also deploying incremental capital for previously announced transactions.
Our current pipeline, which includes the ongoing development funding for Bally’s Chicago, Live! Virginia, and our tribal partnerships, as well as several projects with PENN Entertainment, amounted to approximately $2.6 billion of future capital outlays, as of December 31, 2025, at a blended cap rate over 8%.
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