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

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Friday. The company provided EPS guidance of 5.490-5.570 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 5.380.

EPR Properties Stock Down 1.2%

Shares of NYSE:EPR opened at $57.63 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 8.42, a quick ratio of 9.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.43. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $57.26 and a 200 day simple moving average of $57.36. The firm has a market cap of $4.42 billion, a PE ratio of 16.28, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.23 and a beta of 1.03. EPR Properties has a 12-month low of $48.10 and a 12-month high of $64.97.

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 28th. The real estate investment trust reported $1.22 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.83 by $0.39. The firm had revenue of $204.10 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $169.74 million. EPR Properties had a net margin of 38.83% and a return on equity of 12.78%. The firm’s revenue was up 12.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.37 EPS. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that EPR Properties will post 5.38 EPS for the current fiscal year.

EPR Properties Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 15th. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 30th will be given a dividend of $0.31 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 30th. This represents a $3.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.5%. EPR Properties’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 105.08%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts recently commented on EPR shares. Huntington started coverage on EPR Properties in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $65.00 price target for the company. KeyCorp upgraded EPR Properties from a “sector weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $70.00 target price for the company in a research report on Wednesday, August 19th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on EPR Properties from $62.00 to $65.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, September 9th. Raymond James Financial reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $65.00 price target on shares of EPR Properties in a report on Thursday, August 13th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price target on EPR Properties from $61.00 to $64.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $65.35.

Insider Transactions at EPR Properties

In other EPR Properties news, SVP Elizabeth Grace sold 4,200 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $60.57, for a total value of $254,394.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 22,427 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,358,403.39. This trade represents a 15.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CAO Tonya L. Mater sold 6,692 shares of EPR Properties stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $61.79, for a total value of $413,498.68. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 49,167 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,038,028.93. The trade was a 11.98% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 0.03% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Key EPR Properties News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results exceeded expectations. EPR reported third-quarter revenue of $204.1 million, up 12% year over year and above the $169.7 million consensus estimate. Reported EPS was $1.22 versus expectations of $0.83, while FFO reached $1.49 per share compared with the $1.47 consensus and $1.39 a year earlier. EPR Properties Q3 FFO and Revenues Surpass Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Full-year 2026 guidance was raised. EPR now expects EPS of $5.49-$5.57, above the $5.38 analyst consensus. The company also outlined $675 million-$725 million of planned 2026 investments, potentially supporting future growth. EPR outlines 2026 investment plan and raises outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Technical momentum has improved. EPR recently moved above both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, signals that technical traders may interpret as short- and long-term bullish. EPR overtakes its 50-day moving average
• Neutral Sentiment: The dividend remains attractive. EPR declared its $0.31 monthly dividend, or $3.72 annually, representing a yield of approximately 6.5%. However, income-focused investors may remain sensitive to REIT dividend taxation and interest-rate conditions.
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts reduced price targets. Huntington lowered its target to $64 from $66, while Stifel cut its target to $67.50 from $70.50, although both maintained favorable ratings. The reported EPS also declined from $1.37 in the prior-year quarter, which may be limiting enthusiasm after the earnings beat. Huntington adjusts EPR price target

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.