EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.01 EPS

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) issued its earnings results on Wednesday. The real estate investment trust reported $1.30 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.29 by $0.01, Zacks reports. The firm had revenue of $182.95 million for 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 company’s quarterly revenue was up 3.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.22 earnings per share. EPR Properties updated its FY 2026 guidance to 5.280-5.480 EPS.

EPR Properties Stock Performance

EPR Properties stock traded down $0.43 during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $58.37. The stock had a trading volume of 773,174 shares, compared to its average volume of 806,402. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.44 billion, a PE ratio of 25.49, a P/E/G ratio of 3.50 and a beta of 0.99. EPR Properties has a 12 month low of $41.75 and a 12 month high of $61.24. The company has a quick ratio of 7.21, a current ratio of 7.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $54.03 and its 200 day moving average price is $53.65.

EPR Properties Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 16th. Investors of record on Friday, February 27th will be issued a $0.295 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 27th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 6.1%. EPR Properties’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 154.59%.

Insider Buying and Selling at EPR Properties

In related news, EVP Gregory E. Zimmerman sold 7,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $53.89, for a total transaction of $404,175.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 66,294 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,572,583.66. This represents a 10.16% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. 2.31% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On EPR Properties

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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have issued reports on EPR shares. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of EPR Properties in a report on Monday, December 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their target price on EPR Properties from $65.00 to $58.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, December 2nd. Wall Street Zen cut EPR Properties from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, November 1st. Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “sector perform” rating and set a $58.00 price target on shares of EPR Properties in a research note on Friday, January 30th. Finally, Truist Financial upped their price objective on shares of EPR Properties from $55.00 to $57.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 18th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $58.36.

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.