Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI)

This article is part of our monthly series where we highlight five large-cap, relatively safe, dividend-paying companies offering significant discounts to their historical norms. We go over our filtering process to select just five conservative DGI stocks from more than 7,500 companies that are traded on U.S. exchanges, including OTC networks. In addition to the primary list that yields 3.56%, we present two other groups of five DGI stocks each, from moderate to high yields of up to 8%.

WYOMISSING, Pa., Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLPI) announced today that the Company will release its 2025 third quarter financial results after the market close on Thursday, October 30, 2025. The Company will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET on Friday, October 31, 2025.

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Tech valuations are flashing red, with bubbles forming, REITs could be the safer alternative before the storm hits. Despite historic outperformance versus equities, REITs now trade at discounted levels while GLPI offers unusually strong safety. GLPI's mix of yield, growth, and spreads points to years of double-digit performance.

U.S. equity markets pushed higher this past week - while short-term benchmark interest rates plunged to three-year lows - after employment data provided decisive evidence of cooling labor markets. Viewed by markets as a "Goldilocks" set of reports, the reports showed slowing - but still positive - job growth in August alongside consistent evidence of cooling wage pressures and emerging slack. A notable milestone after several years of ultra-tight labor markets, the number of job seekers surpassed the number of available job openings for the first time since April 2021.

Proceeds raised by US equity real estate investment trusts through at-the-market offerings dipped sequentially in the second quarter of 2025. Twenty-six US REITs utilized their at-the-market programs during the quarter, raising $4.85 billion in aggregate, down a slight 3.9% from the quarter prior but up 50.7% YoY. By property sector, healthcare REITs raised the majority of proceeds through ATM offerings during Q2, totaling $2.92 billion in aggregate.

WYOMISSING, Pa., Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLPI) (“GLPI”) today announced its $225 million commitment to serve as the lead real estate financing partner for a new, integrated resort, Caesars Republic Sonoma County, that will be developed on the site of the current River Rock Casino.

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?