EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) Sets New 1-Year High – Here’s What Happened

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) shares reached a new 52-week high on Friday . The company traded as high as $63.35 and last traded at $63.2550, with a volume of 303625 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $61.98.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms recently commented on EPR. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their target price on EPR Properties from $59.00 to $61.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Huntington began coverage on EPR Properties in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $65.00 price target on the stock. UBS Group set a $70.00 price objective on EPR Properties in a research note on Thursday, July 2nd. Citigroup reissued a “market outperform” rating on shares of EPR Properties in a research note on Thursday, July 2nd. Finally, Citizens Jmp reaffirmed a “market outperform” rating and issued a $70.00 price objective on shares of EPR Properties in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, EPR Properties currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $63.50.

EPR Properties Stock Performance

The stock has a 50-day moving average of $58.91 and a 200 day moving average of $56.52. The company has a quick ratio of 7.85, a current ratio of 7.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.27. The stock has a market cap of $4.85 billion, a PE ratio of 19.64, a P/E/G ratio of 2.51 and a beta of 1.02.

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.74 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.76 by ($0.02). The company had revenue of $181.25 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $150.01 million. EPR Properties had a return on equity of 11.68% and a net margin of 37.50%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.21 earnings per share. EPR Properties has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.370-5.530 EPS. Equities analysts predict that EPR Properties will post 5.31 EPS for the current fiscal year.

EPR Properties Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 31st will be issued a $0.31 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, July 31st. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 5.9%. EPR Properties’s payout ratio is 115.17%.

Insider Activity 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 completion of the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 14,213 shares in the company, valued at approximately $825,917.43. This represents a 12.34% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 0.03% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On EPR Properties

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Vestcor Inc increased its stake in shares of EPR Properties by 1,061.1% in the fourth quarter. Vestcor Inc now owns 67,171 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $3,352,000 after acquiring an additional 61,386 shares during the last quarter. MQS Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of EPR Properties during the first quarter worth $518,000. VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al lifted its stake in shares of EPR Properties by 9.3% during the fourth quarter. VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al now owns 222,432 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $11,099,000 after acquiring an additional 18,900 shares during the period. State of Alaska Department of Revenue lifted its stake in EPR Properties by 18.8% in the fourth quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue now owns 57,785 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $2,881,000 after buying an additional 9,145 shares during the period. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. lifted its holdings in shares of EPR Properties by 60,066.3% during the 4th quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 57,158 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $2,852,000 after purchasing an additional 57,063 shares in the last quarter. 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.