EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) EVP Gregory Zimmerman Sells 7,500 Shares

Key Points

• Gregory Zimmerman, EVP of EPR Properties, sold 7,500 shares at an average price of $58.12, resulting in a total transaction value of $435,900, and a decrease of 8.44% in his position.
• EPR Properties recently announced a monthly dividend of $0.295 per share, with a yield of 6.1% and a payout ratio currently at 174.38%.
• Analysts have mixed ratings on EPR Properties, with price targets ranging from $54.00 to $65.00, indicating a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy."

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR - Get Free Report) EVP Gregory Zimmerman sold 7,500 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, October 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $58.12, for a total value of $435,900.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 81,377 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,729,631.24. This represents a 8.44% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink.

EPR Properties Stock Performance

EPR stock traded up $0.35 during midday trading on Wednesday, hitting $58.36. The company's stock had a trading volume of 623,283 shares, compared to its average volume of 806,596. The stock's 50-day moving average price is $55.23 and its 200 day moving average price is $54.13. The company has a quick ratio of 7.77, a current ratio of 7.77 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.20. EPR Properties has a 1 year low of $41.75 and a 1 year high of $61.24. The stock has a market cap of $4.44 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.75, a PEG ratio of 4.05 and a beta of 1.32.

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, July 30th. The real estate investment trust reported $1.24 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.25 by ($0.01). The firm had revenue of $150.35 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $176.50 million. EPR Properties had a net margin of 25.28% and a return on equity of 7.66%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 3.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.22 earnings per share. EPR Properties has set its FY 2025 guidance at 5.000-5.160 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that EPR Properties will post 4.65 EPS for the current year.

EPR Properties Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 30th will be paid a $0.295 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 30th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.1%. EPR Properties's payout ratio is presently 174.38%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages have issued reports on EPR. KeyCorp lowered EPR Properties from an "overweight" rating to a "sector weight" rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 19th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on EPR Properties from $56.00 to $65.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Friday, September 12th. Raymond James Financial boosted their price objective on EPR Properties from $57.00 to $62.00 and gave the company a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 12th. UBS Group decreased their price objective on EPR Properties from $62.00 to $54.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, August 15th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded EPR Properties from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Saturday, September 13th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have assigned a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, EPR Properties has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $59.36.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On EPR Properties

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in EPR. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd grew its position in EPR Properties by 235.6% during the first quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 537 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 377 shares in the last quarter. Loomis Sayles & Co. L P purchased a new position in EPR Properties during the second quarter worth about $32,000. UMB Bank n.a. boosted its holdings in shares of EPR Properties by 231.7% in the 2nd quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 743 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $43,000 after purchasing an additional 519 shares in the last quarter. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC increased its position in shares of EPR Properties by 88.9% during the 1st quarter. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 850 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock valued at $45,000 after purchasing an additional 400 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Allworth Financial LP increased its position in shares of EPR Properties by 53.0% during the 1st quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 1,135 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock valued at $55,000 after purchasing an additional 393 shares during the last quarter. 74.66% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

EPR Properties Company Profile

EPR Properties NYSE: EPR is the leading diversified experiential net lease real estate investment trust (REIT), specializing in select enduring experiential properties in the real estate industry. We focus on real estate venues that create value by facilitating out of home leisure and recreation experiences where consumers choose to spend their discretionary time and money.

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