EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) Issues Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.39 EPS

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) issued its earnings results on Wednesday. The real estate investment trust reported $1.22 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.83 by $0.39, Zacks reports. The company had revenue of $204.10 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $169.74 million. EPR Properties had a net margin of 38.83% and a return on equity of 12.80%. The firm’s revenue was up 12.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.37 EPS.

EPR Properties Stock Down 0.6%

Shares of NYSE EPR traded down $0.36 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $57.98. 114,122 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 785,547. 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 52 week low of $48.10 and a 52 week high of $64.97. The company has a market cap of $4.44 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.39, a PEG ratio of 2.15 and a beta of 1.03. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $57.33 and a 200-day moving average price of $57.33.

EPR Properties Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 15th. Investors of record on Monday, November 30th will be given a dividend of $0.31 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, November 30th. This represents a $3.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.4%. EPR Properties’s payout ratio is currently 119.61%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms have recently commented on EPR. Raymond James Financial reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $65.00 price objective on shares of EPR Properties in a report on Thursday, August 13th. Citizens Jmp restated a “market outperform” rating and issued a $70.00 target price on shares of EPR Properties in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of EPR Properties in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price target on EPR Properties from $61.00 to $64.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Finally, KeyCorp upgraded EPR Properties from a “sector weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $70.00 target price for the company in a report on Wednesday, August 19th. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, EPR Properties currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $65.35.

Insider Buying and Selling at EPR Properties

In other EPR Properties news, CAO Tonya L. Mater sold 6,692 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $61.79, for a total transaction of $413,498.68. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 49,167 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,038,028.93. This trade represents a 11.98% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, SVP Elizabeth Grace sold 4,200 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $60.57, for a total transaction of $254,394.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 22,427 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,358,403.39. This trade represents a 15.77% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 0.03% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

More EPR Properties News

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

• Positive Sentiment: EPR reported third-quarter EPS of $1.22, well above the $0.83 consensus estimate, while revenue of $204.1 million exceeded expectations of $169.7 million and increased 12% year over year. EPR Properties third-quarter earnings report
• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter adjusted FFO rose to $1.49 per share from $1.39 a year earlier, narrowly beating the $1.47 consensus estimate. FFO is a key profitability measure for REIT investors. EPR Properties FFO and revenue results
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its FY 2026 EPS guidance to $5.49-$5.57, above the $5.38 analyst consensus. The company also outlined a $675 million-$725 million 2026 investment plan, signaling continued growth investment. EPR 2026 investment plan and guidance
• Positive Sentiment: The $0.31 monthly dividend remains equivalent to $3.72 annually, producing an approximately 6.5% yield and supporting EPR’s appeal to income-oriented investors.
• Neutral Sentiment: Huntington maintained an Outperform rating but reduced its price target to $64 from $66, while Stifel kept a Buy rating and lowered its target to $67.50 from $70.50. The ratings remain supportive, but the cuts suggest more cautious valuation expectations. Huntington EPR price target update
• Negative Sentiment: Although quarterly EPS beat estimates, it declined from $1.37 in the comparable period last year, which may limit enthusiasm about underlying earnings momentum.
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary on EPR’s preferred shares recommends waiting, while REIT dividends can be taxed as ordinary income for some investors, potentially reducing after-tax returns.

EPR Properties Company Profile

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) is a specialty real estate investment trust that owns and leases experiential real estate. The company focuses on properties designed for entertainment, recreation and leisure activities, including movie theaters, ski resorts, waterparks, attractions, fitness and wellness facilities, and other destination-based venues.

EPR generally leases its properties to operators under long-term, often triple-net lease agreements, under which tenants are typically responsible for property-level operating expenses, maintenance, taxes and insurance.