Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc reaches 20-day high amid market decline
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 17 Dec 25
Source: 8-K
Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc saw a price increase of 3.01%, reaching a 20-day high. This movement occurs in the context of a broader market decline, with the Nasdaq-100 down 1.75% and the S&P 500 down 1.05%.
The stock's rise is attributed to sector rotation, as investors are shifting their focus despite the overall market weakness. This indicates a potential shift in investor sentiment towards specific sectors, including gaming and leisure properties, which may be seen as more resilient in the current environment.
This upward movement could signal positive investor confidence in Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc, suggesting that the company may be well-positioned to weather market fluctuations and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Analyst Views on GLPI
Wall Street analysts forecast GLPI stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for GLPI is 50.68 USD with a low forecast of 46.00 USD and a high forecast of 55.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
12 Analyst Rating
6 Buy
5 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 44.780
Low
46.00
Averages
50.68
High
55.00
Current: 44.780
Low
46.00
Averages
50.68
High
55.00
About GLPI
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. is a self-administered and self-managed Pennsylvania real estate investment trust. The Company is engaged in the business of acquiring, financing, and owning real estate property to be leased to gaming operators in triple-net lease arrangements, pursuant to which the tenant is responsible for all facility maintenance, insurance required in connection with the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties, taxes levied on or with respect to the leased properties and all utilities and other services necessary or appropriate for the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties. The Company’s portfolio consists of approximately 69 gaming and related facilities and amenities geographically diversified across 20 states. The Company’s properties include Ameristar Black Hawk, Bally’s Dover Casino Resort, Argosy Casino Alton, Hard Rock Casino Rockford, Casino Queen Marquette and Sunland Park.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
