Insider Selling: EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) SVP Sells $254,394.00 in Stock

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) SVP Elizabeth Grace sold 4,200 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $60.57, for a total value of $254,394.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 22,427 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,358,403.39. The trade was a 15.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

EPR Properties Stock Down 1.3%

EPR stock opened at $60.43 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $60.46 and its 200 day simple moving average is $57.70. The company has a market cap of $4.63 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.43, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.31 and a beta of 1.02. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.43, a quick ratio of 9.51 and a current ratio of 9.51. EPR Properties has a fifty-two week low of $48.10 and a fifty-two week high of $64.97.

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.79 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.74 by $0.05. The firm had revenue of $196.08 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $158.13 million. EPR Properties had a return on equity of 11.34% and a net margin of 35.45%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 30.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.26 earnings per share. EPR Properties has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.410-5.570 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that EPR Properties will post 5.36 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

EPR Properties Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Investors of record on Monday, August 31st will be given a $0.31 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, August 31st. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 6.2%. EPR Properties’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 119.61%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On EPR Properties

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of EPR. Fourth Dimension Wealth LLC grew its stake in shares of EPR Properties by 66.7% in the 4th quarter. Fourth Dimension Wealth LLC now owns 500 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 200 shares in the last quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new position in shares of EPR Properties during the third quarter valued at about $26,000. First Bancorp Inc ME bought a new position in shares of EPR Properties during the second quarter valued at about $27,000. 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 purchasing an additional 453 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC boosted its holdings in EPR Properties by 134.1% during the fourth quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 653 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 374 shares during the last quarter. 74.66% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key EPR Properties News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded EPR Properties to a “Buy” rating, citing growing optimism about the REIT’s earnings prospects. The upgrade could attract additional interest from momentum- and fundamentals-focused investors. EPR Properties upgraded to Buy by Zacks
• Positive Sentiment: KeyBanc raised its conviction to an “Overweight” rating and maintained a $70 price target, implying potential upside from recent levels. Its 2027 EPS estimates range from $1.23 in the first quarter to $1.40 in the third quarter, signaling expectations for continued earnings generation. EPR Properties upgraded at KeyBanc
• Positive Sentiment: EPR declared its regular $0.31 monthly dividend, representing an annualized yield of approximately 6.1%. The high yield may appeal to income-focused investors, particularly after the company reported quarterly revenue growth of 30.4% and earnings above consensus estimates.
• Neutral Sentiment: The REIT’s current-year EPS consensus is $5.34, while management’s 2026 guidance is $5.41–$5.57. The stock’s consensus analyst rating is “Moderate Buy,” with an average price target of $65.45, indicating constructive but not uniformly bullish expectations.
• Negative Sentiment: Senior Vice President Elizabeth Grace sold 4,200 shares worth about $254,394. However, the transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, reducing its significance as a discretionary bearish signal. She continues to own 22,427 shares. Elizabeth Grace sells EPR shares
• Negative Sentiment: The dividend payout ratio is above 100%, which could raise concerns about long-term dividend coverage even though the yield remains attractive.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have weighed in on EPR shares. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of EPR Properties in a research note on Wednesday. Morgan Stanley raised shares of EPR Properties from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, June 12th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on shares of EPR Properties from $60.00 to $61.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Stifel Nicolaus raised their price target on shares of EPR Properties from $66.00 to $70.50 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price target on EPR Properties from $61.00 to $64.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, EPR Properties currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $65.45.

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.