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(From Porter & Company) (Ad) Free EPRT Stock Alerts $27.45 -0.50 (-1.79%) (As of 06/7/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$27.26▼$27.6550-Day Range$24.76▼$27.9252-Week Range$20.49▼$27.96Volume961,930 shsAverage Volume1.19 million shsMarket Capitalization$4.81 billionP/E Ratio22.32Dividend Yield4.15%Price Target$28.64 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Essential Properties Realty Trust alerts: Email Address Essential Properties Realty Trust MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.91 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside4.3% Upside$28.64 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy4.24% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment1.28Based on 9 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$918,830 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth8.33%From $1.68 to $1.82 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.69 out of 5 starsFinance Sector369th out of 823 stocksReal Estate Investment Trusts Industry63rd out of 172 stocks 2.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingEssential Properties Realty Trust has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.91, and is based on 10 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageEssential Properties Realty Trust has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Essential Properties Realty Trust's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted4.24% of the outstanding shares of Essential Properties Realty Trust have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverEssential Properties Realty Trust has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.3.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Essential Properties Realty Trust has recently decreased by 3.13%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipEssential Properties Realty Trust is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.15%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthEssential Properties Realty Trust has been increasing its dividend for 5 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Essential Properties Realty Trust is 92.68%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Essential Properties Realty Trust will have a dividend payout ratio of 62.64% next year. This indicates that Essential Properties Realty Trust will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Essential Properties Realty Trust's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for EPRT. Previous Next 2.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentEssential Properties Realty Trust has a news sentiment score of 1.28. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 1.05 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Essential Properties Realty Trust this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 6 people have searched for EPRT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -14% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 5 people have added Essential Properties Realty Trust to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -38% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Essential Properties Realty Trust insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $918,830.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.81% of the stock of Essential Properties Realty Trust is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions96.98% of the stock of Essential Properties Realty Trust is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Essential Properties Realty Trust's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Essential Properties Realty Trust are expected to grow by 8.33% in the coming year, from $1.68 to $1.82 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Essential Properties Realty Trust is 22.32, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 121.10.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Essential Properties Realty Trust is 22.32, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 40.51.Price to Earnings Growth RatioEssential Properties Realty Trust has a PEG Ratio of 2.09. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioEssential Properties Realty Trust has a P/B Ratio of 1.53. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Essential Properties Realty Trust's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Wealthpin ProTrump’s Gift Could Unleash $51 Billion in New WealthIn January 2021, Donald Trump silently rolled out a special gift to the American public… One that top house republicans called “The Key To America’s Economic Future”.You just have to make this simple move before July 30, 2024. About Essential Properties Realty Trust Stock (NYSE:EPRT)Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc., a real estate company, acquires, owns, and manages single-tenant properties in the United States. The company leases its properties to middle-market companies, such as restaurants, car washes, automotive services, medical and dental services, convenience stores, equipment rental, entertainment, early childhood education, grocery, and health and fitness on a long-term basis. As of December 31, 2021, it had a portfolio of 1, 451 properties. The company qualifies as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes. It generally would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey.Read More EPRT Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart EPRT Stock News HeadlinesMay 9, 2024 | insidertrades.comEssential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:EPRT) Director Sells $677,250.00 in StockJune 8 at 2:29 AM | americanbankingnews.comContrasting Diversified Healthcare Trust (NASDAQ:DHC) and Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE:EPRT)June 6 at 3:39 AM | seekingalpha.comEssential Properties Realty Trust Is Still A Buy - Here's WhyJune 6 at 2:13 AM | seekingalpha.comEssential Properties: 2 Reasons This REIT Is Outperforming Net Lease PeersJune 3, 2024 | businesswire.comEssential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. Increases Quarterly Dividend to $0.29 per Share, a 1.8% Increase Over Prior QuarterJune 1, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comEssential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE:EPRT) Now Covered by Analysts at UBS GroupMay 30, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comEssential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE:EPRT) Price Target Increased to $28.00 by Analysts at ScotiabankMay 29, 2024 | prnewswire.comRed Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. Reports Results for the Fiscal First Quarter Ended April 21, 2024May 29, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comThe Analyst Landscape: 6 Takes On Essential Props RealtyMay 17, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Future Breakout Stocks That Wall Street Is Already LovingMay 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInsider Sale: Director Stephen Sautel Sells 35,000 Shares of Essential Properties Realty Trust ...May 5, 2024 | seekingalpha.comEssential Properties: 4% Yield And A Trillion-Dollar TailwindMay 1, 2024 | sfgate.comEPR Properties: Q1 Earnings SnapshotApril 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEssential Properties Realty Trust Inc (EPRT) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights:April 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEssential Properties Realty Trust Inc (EPRT) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: ...April 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEssential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:EPRT) First-Quarter Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This YearApril 25, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comEssential Properties Realty Earns ‘Buy’ Rating with Strong Financials and Expansion PotentialApril 25, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comEPRT Stock Earnings: Essential Props Realty Misses EPS, Beats Revenue for Q1 2024April 24, 2024 | sfgate.comEssential Properties: Q1 Earnings SnapshotApril 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEssential Properties Realty Trust Inc (EPRT) Q1 2024 Earnings: Aligns with EPS Projections,April 24, 2024 | msn.comEssential Properties Q1 adjusted FFO falls short of consensusApril 24, 2024 | businesswire.comEssential Properties Announces First Quarter 2024 ResultsApril 11, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comStifel Nicolaus Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Essential Properties Realty (EPRT)April 1, 2024 | reuters.comIndia's Prestige Estates inks $240 mln real estate deal with ADIA, Kotak AIFMarch 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEssential Properties Realty Trust Inc CEO Peter Mavoides Sells 9,188 SharesSee More Headlines Receive EPRT Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Essential Properties Realty Trust and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/16/2022Ex-Dividend for 4/12 Dividend3/27/2024Dividend Payable4/12/2024Today6/09/2024Ex-Dividend for 7/12 Dividend6/28/2024Dividend Payable7/12/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)7/24/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Real estate investment trusts Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNYSE:EPRT CUSIPN/A CIK1728951 Webwww.essentialproperties.com Phone(609) 436-0619FaxN/AEmployees40Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$28.64 High Stock Price Target$30.00 Low Stock Price Target$27.00 Potential Upside/Downside+4.3%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.91 Research Coverage11 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.23 Trailing P/E Ratio22.32 Forward P/E Ratio16.34 P/E Growth2.09Net Income$190.71 million Net Margins51.34% Pretax Margin51.69% Return on Equity6.56% Return on Assets4.19% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.51 Current Ratio7.61 Quick Ratio7.61 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$359.60 million Price / Sales13.38 Cash Flow$1.79 per share Price / Cash Flow15.32 Book Value$17.94 per share Price / Book1.53Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares175,310,000Free Float173,886,000Market Cap$4.81 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.30 The Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2024Looking to generate income with your stock portfolio? Use these ten stocks to generate a safe and reliable source of investment income.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Peter M. Mavoides (Age 57)President, CEO & Director Comp: $2.44MMr. Mark E. Patten (Age 60)Executive VP, CFO, Treasurer & Secretary Comp: $1.31MMr. Max JenkinsExecutive VP & Head of InvestmentsMr. Timothy J. Earnshaw (Age 38)Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer Mr. A. J. PeilExecutive VP & Head of Asset ManagementMs. Kristin M. Walker J.D.Senior Vice President of Real Estate CounselMr. Robert W. Salisbury C.F.A.Senior VP & Head of Capital MarketsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsEssex Property TrustNYSE:ESSMid-America Apartment CommunitiesNYSE:MAASun CommunitiesNYSE:SUIHealthpeak PropertiesNYSE:DOCUDRNYSE:UDRView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsTeachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckyBought 37,729 shares on 5/28/2024Ownership: 0.090%Burney Co.Sold 22,319 shares on 5/22/2024Ownership: 0.198%Virtu Financial LLCBought 10,889 shares on 5/20/2024Ownership: 0.006%California State Teachers Retirement SystemSold 9,869 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.089%Janus Henderson Group PLCSold 2,678 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.055%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions EPRT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Essential Properties Realty Trust stock right now? 11 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Essential Properties Realty Trust in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 10 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" EPRT shares. View EPRT analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Essential Properties Realty Trust's stock price target for 2024? 11 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Essential Properties Realty Trust's stock. Their EPRT share price targets range from $27.00 to $30.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $28.64 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 4.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for EPRT or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have EPRT shares performed in 2024? Essential Properties Realty Trust's stock was trading at $25.56 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, EPRT shares have increased by 7.4% and is now trading at $27.45. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Essential Properties Realty Trust's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, July 24th 2024. View our EPRT earnings forecast. How were Essential Properties Realty Trust's earnings last quarter? Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:EPRT) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 16th. The company reported $0.24 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.22 by $0.02. Essential Properties Realty Trust had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.56% and a net margin of 51.34%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.27 EPS. How often does Essential Properties Realty Trust pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Essential Properties Realty Trust? Essential Properties Realty Trust announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, June 3rd. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 28th will be given a dividend of $0.29 per share on Friday, July 12th. This represents a $1.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.23%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, June 28th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.29. Read our dividend analysis for EPRT. Is Essential Properties Realty Trust a good dividend stock? Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE:EPRT) pays an annual dividend of $1.14 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.15%. EPRT has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company has been increasing its dividend for 5 consecutive years, indicating the company has a new, but growing committment to grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 92.68%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, EPRT will have a dividend payout ratio of 62.64% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for EPRT. What ETFs hold Essential Properties Realty Trust's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE:EPRT) stock in their portfolio include NETLease Corporate Real Estate ETF (NETL), ALPS Active REIT ETF (REIT), Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF (PSCF), Opus Small Cap Value Plus ETF (OSCV), Virtus Real Asset Income ETF (VRAI), Invesco S&P SmallCap Low Volatility ETF (XSLV), FlexShares Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund (GQRE) and WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund (DES). What guidance has Essential Properties Realty Trust issued on next quarter's earnings? Essential Properties Realty Trust updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, April, 24th. The company provided EPS guidance of 1.720-1.750 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 1.870. The company issued revenue guidance of -. What other stocks do shareholders of Essential Properties Realty Trust own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Essential Properties Realty Trust investors own include Crown Castle (CCI), Alibaba Group (BABA), General Electric (GE), NVIDIA (NVDA), AT&T (T), Digital Realty Trust (DLR), Cisco Systems (CSCO), QUALCOMM (QCOM), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) and Walt Disney (DIS). When did Essential Properties Realty Trust IPO? Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) raised $499 million in an initial public offering on Thursday, June 21st 2018. The company issued 32,200,000 shares at a price of $14.00-$17.00 per share. Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Barclays, BofA Merrill Lynch and Credit Suisse acted as the underwriters for the IPO and RBC Capital Markets, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Evercore ISI and Ladenburg Thalmann were co-managers. Who are Essential Properties Realty Trust's major shareholders? Essential Properties Realty Trust's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (14.48%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (1.54%), Russell Investments Group Ltd. (1.41%), BROOKFIELD Corp ON (0.56%), Hazelview Securities Inc. (0.51%) and Sei Investments Co. (0.41%). Insiders that own company stock include Mark E Patten, Peter M Mavoides and Stephen D Sautel. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Essential Properties Realty Trust? Shares of EPRT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. 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