Gaming & Leisure Properties (GLPI) Director Earl C. Shanks Buys 10,000 Shares

What Happened Earl C. Shanks, a director of Gaming & Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI), bought 10,000 shares of GLPI stock in an open-market purchase on August 18, 2026. The shares were acquired at $42.24 per share for a total transaction value of $422,400. This was a purchase (code P), which many investors view as a more informative insider action than routine sales.

Key Details

• Transaction date and price: 2026-08-18 — 10,000 shares at $42.24 each.
• Total value: $422,400.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the details provided here; see the Form 4 for post-transaction holdings.
• Filing date / timeliness: Report filed 2026-08-19 (filed the next day), which appears timely under standard Form 4 reporting rules.
• Footnotes/plan: No 10b5-1 plan, tax withholding, or other footnotes were provided in the summary details supplied.

Context This was a direct open-market purchase by a company director. Purchases by insiders can be interpreted by some investors as a positive signal, but they do not guarantee future company performance. For full official details and any additional notes, refer to the Form 4 filing (Accession: 0001575965-26-000065).