EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The real estate investment trust reported $0.79 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.74 by $0.05, FiscalAI reports. EPR Properties had a net margin of 37.50% and a return on equity of 11.68%. The firm had revenue of $196.08 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $158.13 million. EPR Properties updated its FY 2026 guidance to 5.410-5.570 EPS.

EPR Properties Trading Down 0.5%

EPR traded down $0.35 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $63.97. 804,794 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 773,462. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $59.26 and its 200-day moving average price is $56.78. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.27, a quick ratio of 7.85 and a current ratio of 7.85. EPR Properties has a fifty-two week low of $48.10 and a fifty-two week high of $64.97. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.89 billion, a PE ratio of 19.81, a P/E/G ratio of 2.56 and a beta of 1.02.

EPR Properties Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 31st will be issued a dividend of $0.31 per share. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 31st. EPR Properties’s payout ratio is currently 115.17%.

Insider Buying and Selling at EPR Properties

In other news, SVP Gwendolyn Mary Johnson sold 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $58.11, for a total value of $116,220.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 14,213 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $825,917.43. This represents a 12.34% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 0.03% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On EPR Properties

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in EPR. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new position in EPR Properties in the third quarter valued at about $26,000. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in EPR Properties by 356.7% during the fourth quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 580 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $29,000 after buying an additional 453 shares during the last quarter. Colonial Trust Co SC grew its position in shares of EPR Properties by 1,250.0% during the 4th quarter. Colonial Trust Co SC now owns 756 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $38,000 after buying an additional 700 shares during the period. Danske Bank A S acquired a new position in shares of EPR Properties during the 3rd quarter worth about $72,000. Finally, Quarry LP increased its stake in shares of EPR Properties by 81.0% in the 3rd quarter. Quarry LP now owns 1,604 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $93,000 after acquiring an additional 718 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 74.66% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

EPR has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price target on shares of EPR Properties from $59.00 to $61.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of EPR Properties in a report on Friday, May 22nd. Morgan Stanley raised EPR Properties from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, June 12th. UBS Group set a $70.00 price objective on EPR Properties in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. Finally, Huntington initiated coverage on EPR Properties in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $65.00 target price for the company. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $63.50.

EPR Properties Company Profile

EPR Properties is a real estate investment trust that specializes in experiential properties across the United States, Canada and select international markets. Established in 1997 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, the company targets properties in the entertainment, recreation and education sectors. Its portfolio includes movie theaters, ski resorts, family entertainment centers, charter schools and other venues that benefit from consumer-driven experiences.

The trust employs long-term, triple-net lease agreements, where tenants are responsible for real estate taxes, insurance and maintenance.