EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR – Get Free Report)‘s stock had its “market outperform” rating restated by stock analysts at Citizens Jmp in a research report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. They presently have a $70.00 target price on the real estate investment trust’s stock. Citizens Jmp’s price target points to a potential upside of 21.02% from the company’s previous close.
Several other equities analysts also recently weighed in on the company. Stifel Nicolaus set a $65.50 price objective on EPR Properties in a research note on Thursday, March 5th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on EPR Properties from $54.00 to $60.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Monday, June 1st. UBS Group set a $70.00 price target on EPR Properties in a research report on Thursday. Morgan Stanley raised EPR Properties from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, June 12th. Finally, Citigroup reiterated a “market outperform” rating on shares of EPR Properties in a research report on Thursday. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $63.19.
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EPR Properties Stock Down 0.3%
EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.74 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.76 by ($0.02). The company had revenue of $181.25 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $150.01 million. EPR Properties had a net margin of 37.50% and a return on equity of 11.68%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 3.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.21 earnings per share. EPR Properties has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.370-5.530 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that EPR Properties will post 5.31 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other EPR Properties news, SVP Gwendolyn Mary Johnson sold 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $58.11, for a total transaction of $116,220.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 14,213 shares in the company, valued at approximately $825,917.43. This represents a 12.34% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CAO Tonya L. Mater sold 2,600 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, April 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $56.50, for a total value of $146,900.00. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 55,859 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,156,033.50. The trade was a 4.45% 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. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 6,600 shares of company stock worth $375,120. 0.03% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in shares of EPR Properties during the fourth quarter worth about $82,823,000. Wasatch Advisors LP purchased a new position in shares of EPR Properties during the first quarter valued at approximately $48,633,000. Northern Trust Corp lifted its stake in shares of EPR Properties by 84.8% during the third quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 1,564,309 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $90,746,000 after buying an additional 717,734 shares during the period. Freestone Grove Partners LP acquired a new stake in EPR Properties during the fourth quarter worth approximately $30,055,000. Finally, Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in EPR Properties during the third quarter worth approximately $27,895,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 74.66% of the company’s stock.
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.
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