EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday. The real estate investment trust reported $1.22 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.83 by $0.39, Zacks reports. The business had revenue of $204.10 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $169.74 million. EPR Properties had a net margin of 35.45% and a return on equity of 11.34%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.37 EPS.

EPR Properties Price Performance

Shares of NYSE EPR traded up $2.42 on Thursday, hitting $57.93. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 247,969 shares, compared to its average volume of 785,166. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $57.38 and a 200-day moving average of $57.30. The company has a market capitalization of $4.44 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.63, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.16 and a beta of 1.03. EPR Properties has a 12-month low of $48.10 and a 12-month high of $64.97. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.43, a current ratio of 9.51 and a quick ratio of 9.51.

EPR Properties Dividend Announcement

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

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CAO Tonya L. Mater sold 6,692 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $61.79, for a total value of $413,498.68. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 49,167 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,038,028.93. This represents a 11.98% decrease in their position. The transaction 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. Also, SVP Elizabeth Grace sold 4,200 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $60.57, for a total value 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. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Company insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms recently commented on EPR. UBS Group set a $70.00 price objective on shares of EPR Properties in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. Citigroup downgraded shares of EPR Properties from a “market outperform” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 14th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on EPR Properties from $62.00 to $65.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, September 9th. Huntington initiated coverage on EPR Properties in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $65.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Citizens Jmp reaffirmed a “market outperform” rating and issued a $70.00 price objective on shares of EPR Properties in a research note on Thursday, July 2nd. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, EPR Properties has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $65.35.

Trending Headlines about EPR Properties

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

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter results exceeded expectations: EPR reported adjusted funds from operations (FFO) of $1.49 per share, versus the $1.47 consensus estimate and $1.39 a year earlier. Revenue increased 12% year over year to $204.1 million, while reported EPS of $1.22 substantially exceeded the $0.83 analyst forecast. EPR Properties Q3 FFO and Revenues Surpass Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its 2026 guidance and investment-spending outlook, suggesting confidence in growth opportunities and the company’s ability to expand its experiential real estate portfolio. The combination of a quarterly beat and higher guidance helped support the stock. EPR Properties Trades Higher on Q3 Beat and Raise
• Positive Sentiment: EPR declared its regular monthly dividend of $0.31 per share, equivalent to $3.72 annually and a roughly 6.5% yield based on the reported share price. The dividend is payable December 15 to shareholders of record November 30, with the ex-dividend date also listed as November 30. EPR Properties Dividend Information
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains favorable but price targets were reduced: Huntington lowered its target to $64 from $66 while maintaining an “Outperform” rating, and Stifel cut its target to $67.50 from $70.50 but retained a “Buy” rating. The revised targets still imply meaningful potential upside.
• Neutral Sentiment: A tax-focused article notes that REIT distributions are generally taxed as ordinary income for taxable-account investors, potentially reducing the after-tax value of EPR’s high yield. This is an investor-tax consideration rather than a change in EPR’s operations. Tax Treatment of High-Yield Dividends

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.