Speculation is swirling that Blackstone’s (NYSE: BX) Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT) could sell the real estate of Bellagio on the Las Vegas Strip.
One analyst believes that if the real estate investment trust (REIT) proceeds down that path, there will be plenty of willing buyers, potentially lifting casino stocks along the way. In a new note to clients, CBRE Research analyst John DeCree said Bellagio’s property assets won’t be short of suitors should BREIT put the venue on the market.
Bellagio sale could be positive for valuation signal. Given the iconic nature of Bellagio, we suspect any real estate investor with the financial means would likely be at the table, even for a minority stake in the asset,” noted the analyst. “In fact, a partial sale could appeal to a broader set of interested buyers, considering the potential price tag.”
One analyst believes that if the real estate investment trust (REIT) proceeds down that path, there will be plenty of willing buyers, potentially lifting casino stocks along the way. In a new note to clients, CBRE Research analyst John DeCree said Bellagio’s property assets won’t be short of suitors should BREIT put the venue on the market.
Bellagio sale could be positive for valuation signal. Given the iconic nature of Bellagio, we suspect any real estate investor with the financial means would likely be at the table, even for a minority stake in the asset,” noted the analyst. “In fact, a partial sale could appeal to a broader set of interested buyers, considering the potential price tag.”