Gaming & Leisure Properties Reports Record Q1 Results, Raises Full-Year AFFO Guidance

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Gaming & Leisure Properties reported record first-quarter 2026 financial results with significant year-over-year growth in revenue, net income, and AFFO, leading to an increase in its full-year AFFO guidance.

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• Record Q1 Financial Performance

  GLPI reported record first-quarter 2026 results with total revenue up 6.3% to $420.0 million, net income up 40.5% to $239.4 million, and AFFO up 9.2% to $297.1 million compared to the prior year.

• Raised Full-Year AFFO Guidance

  The company increased its full-year 2026 AFFO per diluted share guidance to a range of $4.08 to $4.12, up from the previous range of $4.06 to $4.11, reflecting strong momentum.

• Strategic Acquisitions and Development Pipeline

  GLPI completed two accretive transactions totaling $727 million in Q1, including the acquisition of Bally's Lincoln real estate assets for $700 million and land for The Cordish Companies Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia for $27 million. The company also has a robust pipeline of nearly $1.8 billion in future development commitments.

• Strong Balance Sheet and Liquidity

  The company's financial leverage stood at 5.0x net debt to adjusted EBITDA as of March 31, 2026, at the low end of its target range, indicating strong financial health and flexibility.

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Gaming & Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI) reported record first-quarter 2026 financial results, demonstrating strong operational performance and strategic growth. The company significantly increased its total revenue, net income, and Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) year-over-year. Notably, GLPI raised its full-year 2026 AFFO per diluted share guidance, signaling continued confidence in its future performance. This positive outlook is further supported by the completion of accretive acquisitions, including Bally's Lincoln and land for Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia, and a robust development pipeline. The company maintains a strong balance sheet with leverage at the low end of its target range, providing financial flexibility for future growth initiatives. This filing follows the 10-Q filed yesterday, adding the detailed press release and the explicit guidance update.