EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) Declares Dividend Increase – $0.31 Per Share

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) declared a monthly dividend on Wednesday, February 25th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 31st will be paid a dividend of 0.31 per share by the real estate investment trust on Wednesday, April 15th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 6.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 31st. This is a 5.1% increase from EPR Properties’s previous monthly dividend of $0.30.

EPR Properties has decreased its dividend payment by an average of 0.1%annually over the last three years and has increased its dividend every year for the last 1 years. EPR Properties has a dividend payout ratio of 120.0% indicating that the company cannot currently cover its dividend with earnings alone and is relying on its balance sheet to cover its dividend payments. Equities research analysts expect EPR Properties to earn $4.76 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $3.54 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 74.4%.

EPR Properties Trading Up 6.0%

EPR stock traded up $3.48 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $61.83. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 461,323 shares, compared to its average volume of 795,464. EPR Properties has a 1 year low of $41.75 and a 1 year high of $61.94. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.71 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.01, a PEG ratio of 3.47 and a beta of 0.99. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $54.03 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $53.65. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19, a quick ratio of 7.21 and a current ratio of 7.21.

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The real estate investment trust reported $1.30 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.29 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $182.95 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $181.76 million. EPR Properties had a net margin of 28.01% and a return on equity of 8.58%. The business’s revenue was up 3.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.22 earnings per share. EPR Properties has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.280-5.480 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that EPR Properties will post 4.65 EPS for the current year.

Key Stories Impacting EPR Properties

Here are the key news stories impacting EPR Properties this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company raised FY‑2026 EPS guidance to $5.28–$5.48 (well above prior consensus), signaling stronger operating outlook and cash generation — a key driver for the rally. EPR Properties unveils strong 2026 guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Board approved a 5.1% increase to the monthly dividend to $0.31 (annualized yield ~6.4%), reinforcing a shareholder‑friendly income profile that appeals to REIT investors. Ex‑dividend/record dates were announced with payment in April. EPR Properties raises dividend by 5% to $0.31
• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results: EPS $1.30 (vs $1.29 est.) and revenue $182.95M (vs $181.76M est.), with revenue +3.2% YoY — modest beats that support management’s upbeat guidance. Q4 press release
• Positive Sentiment: Portfolio activity: acquisition of three commercial condo units at 180 Broome Street for $34M (includes a climbing gym tenant) reflects capex/deployment into experiential assets that can boost rent growth if demand holds. EPR Properties Buys Three Commercial Condo Units
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/preview pieces are dissecting metrics and portfolio mix ahead of earnings, providing context but no immediate catalyst. Zacks Q4 preview
• Negative Sentiment: Portfolio concentration in experiential categories (theaters, entertainment venues) remains a risk if demand softens; several articles question whether experiential growth will fully offset theater headwinds. This is a watchpoint for investors despite the strong guidance. Can experiential growth offset theaters?

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.