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

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) issued an update on 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 estimate of 5.310. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

EPR Properties Stock Performance

EPR stock traded down $0.11 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $63.82. The stock had a trading volume of 536,725 shares, compared to its average volume of 771,473. EPR Properties has a 52 week low of $48.10 and a 52 week high of $64.97. The company has a current ratio of 7.85, a quick ratio of 7.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.27. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $59.37 and a 200 day simple moving average of $56.86. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.88 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.74, a P/E/G ratio of 2.60 and a beta of 1.02.

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.79 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.74 by $0.05. EPR Properties had a net margin of 37.50% and a return on equity of 11.68%. The business had revenue of $196.08 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $158.13 million. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.26 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 30.4% on a year-over-year basis. EPR Properties has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.410-5.570 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that EPR Properties will post 5.31 earnings per share for the current year.

EPR Properties Announces Dividend

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. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 31st. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.8%. EPR Properties’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 115.17%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

EPR has been the subject of several analyst reports. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on shares of EPR Properties from $60.00 to $61.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of EPR Properties in a research note on Friday, May 22nd. UBS Group set a $70.00 price target on shares of EPR Properties in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. Huntington assumed coverage on shares of EPR Properties in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $65.00 target price for the company. Finally, Truist Financial decreased their price target on shares of EPR Properties from $62.00 to $61.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, June 9th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $64.06.

Insider Buying and Selling at EPR Properties

In related 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 value of $116,220.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 14,213 shares in the company, valued at $825,917.43. This trade represents a 12.34% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 0.03% of the stock is owned by insiders.

EPR Properties News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Funds from operations (FFO) rose to $1.42 per share from $1.24 a year earlier, exceeding the $1.35 analyst consensus. Revenue also reached $196.1 million, well above the $158.1 million estimate and up 30.4% year over year. EPR Properties Surpasses Q2 FFO and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: EPR reported quarterly EPS of $0.79, beating the $0.74 consensus estimate. Management also raised its 2026 investment-spending outlook, suggesting increased confidence in acquisition and development opportunities. EPR Raises 2026 Investment Spending Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Full-year 2026 EPS guidance of $5.41-$5.57 is above the roughly $5.31 analyst consensus, a favorable signal for earnings expectations. EPR Boosts Investments and Updates 2026 Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Brokerages maintain a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating, indicating a constructive but not universally bullish analyst view. EPR Receives Moderate Buy Rating
• Negative Sentiment: Reported EPS declined from $1.26 in the prior-year quarter to $0.79, despite the revenue and FFO beats. That weaker year-over-year GAAP earnings comparison may be weighing on the stock’s reaction. EPR Properties Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

Hedge Funds Weigh In On EPR Properties

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Invesco Ltd. lifted its holdings in shares of EPR Properties by 4.2% in the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 1,018,685 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $50,832,000 after purchasing an additional 40,896 shares in the last quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC boosted its holdings in EPR Properties by 265.8% during the fourth quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 54,167 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $2,703,000 after purchasing an additional 39,359 shares during the last quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV grew its position in EPR Properties by 4.6% in the 4th quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV now owns 101,560 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $5,068,000 after purchasing an additional 4,467 shares in the last quarter. EP Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in EPR Properties in the 4th quarter valued at about $492,000. Finally, XTX Topco Ltd lifted its position in shares of EPR Properties by 360.7% during the 4th quarter. XTX Topco Ltd now owns 32,916 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $1,643,000 after buying an additional 25,771 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors 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.