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

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 5.410-5.570 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 5.310. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

EPR Properties Stock Down 0.5%

Shares of NYSE EPR traded down $0.35 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $63.97. 804,794 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 773,462. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.27, a current ratio of 7.85 and a quick ratio of 7.85. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $59.26 and a 200 day simple moving average of $56.78. The stock has a market cap of $4.89 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.81, a PEG ratio of 2.56 and a beta of 1.02. EPR Properties has a 1-year low of $48.10 and a 1-year high of $64.97.

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) last posted its 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. EPR Properties had a net margin of 37.50% and a return on equity of 11.68%. The company had revenue of $196.08 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $158.13 million. EPR Properties has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.410-5.570 EPS. On average, analysts expect that EPR Properties will post 5.31 EPS for the current fiscal year.

EPR Properties Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 31st will be issued a dividend of $0.31 per share. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 31st. EPR Properties’s payout ratio is currently 115.17%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages have recently commented on EPR. Huntington initiated coverage on EPR Properties in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $65.00 price objective for the company. Citigroup reaffirmed a “market outperform” rating on shares of EPR Properties in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of EPR Properties in a report on Friday, May 22nd. Morgan Stanley raised EPR Properties from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, June 12th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on EPR Properties from $60.00 to $61.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $63.50.

Insider Transactions at EPR Properties

In related news, SVP Gwendolyn Mary Johnson sold 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, July 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $60.00, for a total transaction of $60,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president owned 13,213 shares in the company, valued at approximately $792,780. This trade represents a 7.04% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Company insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On EPR Properties

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of EPR. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new stake in EPR Properties in the third quarter worth $26,000. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of EPR Properties by 356.7% during the 4th 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 during the last quarter. Colonial Trust Co SC grew its stake in shares of 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 worth $38,000 after acquiring an additional 700 shares during the period. Danske Bank A S bought a new position in shares of EPR Properties during the 3rd quarter worth $72,000. Finally, Quarry LP increased its holdings in EPR Properties by 81.0% in 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. 74.66% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

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.