Elizabeth Grace Sells 4,200 Shares of EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) Stock

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPRGet Free Report) 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 transaction of $254,394.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 22,427 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,358,403.39. This represents a 15.77% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

EPR Properties Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE EPR opened at $60.43 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 9.51, a current ratio of 9.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.43. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $60.46 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $57.70. EPR Properties has a 52-week low of $48.10 and a 52-week high of $64.97. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.63 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.43, a P/E/G ratio of 2.34 and a beta of 1.02.

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPRGet Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.79 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.74 by $0.05. The business had revenue of $196.08 million for 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 business’s quarterly revenue was up 30.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.26 EPS. EPR Properties has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.410-5.570 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that EPR Properties will post 5.36 earnings per share for the current year.

EPR Properties Announces Dividend

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On EPR Properties

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Fourth Dimension Wealth LLC grew its holdings in EPR Properties by 66.7% during the fourth 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 during the period. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new stake in EPR Properties during the third quarter worth approximately $26,000. First Bancorp Inc ME acquired a new position in EPR Properties in the second quarter worth approximately $27,000. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of EPR Properties by 356.7% in the fourth quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 580 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 453 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC increased its holdings in shares of EPR Properties by 134.1% in the fourth quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 653 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 374 shares in the last quarter. 74.66% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms recently weighed in on EPR. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of EPR Properties in a report on Wednesday. Raymond James Financial restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $65.00 target price on shares of EPR Properties in a research report on Thursday, August 13th. Huntington began coverage on EPR Properties in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $65.00 price target on the stock. KeyCorp raised EPR Properties from a “sector weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $70.00 target price on the stock in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, Morgan Stanley raised EPR Properties from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, June 12th. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, EPR Properties has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $65.45.

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Key Headlines Impacting EPR Properties

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.

EPR Properties Company Profile

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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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