AKR vs PENN Comparison

Acadia Realty Trust is a real estate investment trust that specializes in the operation, management, leasing, renovation, and acquisition of shopping centers and mixed-use properties with retail components. The company operates through three segments: Core Portfolio segment consists primarily of high-quality retail properties located primarily in high-barrier-to-entry, densely-populated metropolitan areas with a long-term investment horizon; Investment Management segment holds primarily retail real estate in which the company co-invests with high-quality institutional investors; and Structured Financing segment consists of earnings and expenses related to notes and mortgages receivable Fees earned by the company as the general partner or managing member through Investment Management.

Penn Entertainment's origins date back to its 1972 racetrack opening in Pennsylvania. Today, Penn operates 43 properties across 20 states and 12 brands, including Hollywood Casino and Ameristar. Land-based casinos represented 85% of total sales in 2024; 15% was from the interactive segment, which includes sports, iGaming, and media revenue. The retail portfolio generates mid-30s EBITDAR margins and helps position the company to obtain licenses for the digital wagering markets. Additionally, Penn's media assets, theScore and ESPN (starting with its partnership launch in November 2023), provide access to sports betting/iGaming technology and clientele, helping it form a leading digital position.