EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) Updates FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 5.280-5.480 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 3.820. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have commented on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price objective on EPR Properties from $65.00 to $58.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, December 2nd. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price objective on EPR Properties from $56.00 to $54.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, November 25th. Truist Financial increased their target price 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. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of EPR Properties from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, November 1st. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a “sector perform” rating and set a $58.00 price objective on shares of EPR Properties in a research note on Friday, January 30th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $58.36.

EPR Properties Stock Down 0.7%

Shares of NYSE:EPR traded down $0.43 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $58.37. The stock had a trading volume of 773,117 shares, compared to its average volume of 805,793. EPR Properties has a one year low of $41.75 and a one year high of $61.24. The company has a market capitalization of $4.44 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.49, a PEG ratio of 3.50 and a beta of 0.99. The company has a current ratio of 7.21, a quick ratio of 7.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $53.86 and its 200 day simple moving average is $53.62.

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 25th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.79 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.29 by ($0.50). EPR Properties had a return on equity of 8.58% and a net margin of 28.01%.The firm had revenue of $182.95 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $181.76 million. EPR Properties has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.280-5.480 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that EPR Properties will post 4.65 EPS for the current fiscal year.

EPR Properties Announces Dividend

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

Insiders Place Their Bets

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On EPR Properties

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new stake in EPR Properties during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of EPR Properties by 356.7% during the fourth quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 580 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 453 shares during the last quarter. Colonial Trust Co SC lifted its position in EPR Properties by 1,250.0% during the fourth quarter. Colonial Trust Co SC now owns 756 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $38,000 after purchasing an additional 700 shares during the period. Danske Bank A S purchased a new stake in EPR Properties in the third quarter valued at $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 purchasing an additional 718 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 74.66% of the company’s stock.

About EPR Properties

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.