Gaming & Leisure Properties, Inc. Q2 FY26 Results

Our second quarter results marked another period of record revenue, AFFO and Adjusted EBITDA. On an operating basis, second quarter total revenue rose 9.0% to $430.5 million, AFFO grew 10.1% to $304.0 million, and Adjusted EBITDA increased 12.2% to $405.5 million. The record results highlight GLPI’s unmatched ability to structure complex transactions and deliver creative funding solutions for quality tenants, while maintaining structurally strong lease coverage, an output of our disciplined underwriting approach. Recent acquisitions and an expanding base of leading regional gaming operators and tribal relationships are fueling our pipeline, while financial flexibility remains a core tenet of the Company. Reflecting this momentum, we raised the midpoint of our 2026 AFFO per share guidance, as we are now forecasting a range of $4.10 to $4.12. During the quarter, we also raised our quarterly dividend to $0.82 per share, marking a 5.1% increase over the prior $0.78 dividend per share. As of June 30, 2026, our annualized dividend implied yield was 7.4%. We remain very encouraged by trends across the regional gaming landscape, with same-store operator results showing healthy year over year gains through the mid-point of the calendar year, following a strong second quarter for the regional gaming sector. Concurrent with strengthening tenant fundamentals, GLPI's 2026 growth has been driven by multiple development projects, investments in tenant facility upgrades, and executed sale-leaseback transactions. During the second quarter, we invested $191 million in tenant developments and completed the $225 million funding commitment for PENN Entertainment's Hollywood Casino Aurora land-based conversion. In the second half of 2026, GLPI anticipates additional development funding of approximately $400 million to $450 million, bringing the 2026 total development spend to a range of $750 million to $800 million, in line with our prior commentary. This activity, coupled with future funding plans, will continue to drive AFFO per share growth through 2027 and into 2028. As of June 30, GLPI’s leverage stood at 4.8x, below the low end of our target range of 5.0x to 5.5x net debt to adjusted EBITDA. We expect to remain at or near the low end of the target leverage range as we execute on our announced pipeline. Our balance sheet position continues to provide financial flexibility when evaluating new transactions, and, moreover, allows us to drive accretive and accelerating AFFO growth, without the need for additional equity. Looking at the balance of the year, GLPI remains well positioned for growth, both in the near and long-term, supported by our strong operator relationships, our rights and options to participate in select tenants’ future growth and expansion, a healthy deal pipeline, and our ability to competitively structure and fund innovative transactions. In addition, our solid balance sheet and liquidity position the Company to grow cash flows, support future dividend growth, and build value for shareholders over the medium and long-term.