Wells Fargo & Company Issues Positive Forecast for EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) Stock Price

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) had its price objective upped by Wells Fargo & Company from $60.00 to $61.00 in a research report report published on Wednesday morning, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Wells Fargo & Company currently has an equal weight rating on the real estate investment trust’s stock.

Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Citizens Jmp reiterated a “market outperform” rating and set a $70.00 price target on shares of EPR Properties in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. Morgan Stanley raised shares of EPR Properties from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, June 12th. Truist Financial cut their price objective on shares of EPR Properties from $62.00 to $61.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, June 9th. Citigroup reaffirmed a “market outperform” rating on shares of EPR Properties in a research note on Thursday, July 2nd. Finally, Raymond James Financial lowered shares of EPR Properties from a “strong-buy” rating to an “outperform” rating and decreased their target price for the company from $62.00 to $60.00 in a report on Tuesday, March 17th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, EPR Properties has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $63.50.

EPR Properties Price Performance

EPR stock opened at $60.11 on Wednesday. EPR Properties has a 1 year low of $48.10 and a 1 year high of $62.08. 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 firm has a market capitalization of $4.60 billion, a PE ratio of 18.61, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.41 and a beta of 1.02. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $58.44 and a 200-day simple moving average of $56.02.

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

EPR Properties Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Investors of record on Tuesday, June 30th were given a dividend of $0.31 per share. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, June 30th. EPR Properties’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 115.17%.

Insider Transactions at EPR Properties

In related news, SVP Gwendolyn Mary Johnson sold 1,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, July 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $60.00, for a total value of $60,000.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 13,213 shares in the company, valued at approximately $792,780. The trade was a 7.04% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, 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.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On EPR Properties

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in EPR. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new position in shares of EPR Properties in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Strategic Advocates LLC acquired a new stake in EPR Properties in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Fourth Dimension Wealth LLC raised its position in EPR Properties by 66.7% in the fourth quarter. Fourth Dimension Wealth LLC now owns 500 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares during the period. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC raised its position in EPR Properties by 356.7% in the fourth quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 580 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 453 shares during the period. Finally, KERR FINANCIAL PLANNING Corp acquired a new position in EPR Properties during the third quarter worth $36,000. 74.66% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other 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.