EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) Price Target Raised to $58.00 at UBS Group

Key Points

• UBS Group raised its price target on EPR Properties from $54 to $58 and maintained a "neutral" rating, implying only about 0.28% upside from the recent close.
• Analyst coverage is mixed but averages to a "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of $59.79, while individual targets range roughly from $58 to $65.50.
• EPR slightly beat quarterly estimates (EPS $1.30 vs. $1.29; revenue $182.95M), issued FY2026 guidance of 5.280–5.480 EPS, and trades near $57.84 with a P/E of ~17.7 and a 52‑week range of $41.75–$62.08.

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR - Get Free Report) had its price objective boosted by UBS Group from $54.00 to $58.00 in a research note issued to investors on Monday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a "neutral" rating on the real estate investment trust's stock. UBS Group's price target would suggest a potential upside of 0.28% from the stock's previous close.

A number of other research analysts also recently issued reports on EPR. Weiss Ratings reissued a "buy (b-)" rating on shares of EPR Properties in a research report on Monday, December 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their target price on shares of EPR Properties from $65.00 to $58.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, December 2nd. Stifel Nicolaus set a $65.50 price target on shares of EPR Properties in a research note on Thursday. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price objective on EPR Properties from $58.00 to $59.00 and gave the company a "sector perform" rating in a research report on Friday. Finally, Truist Financial increased their target price on EPR Properties from $60.00 to $62.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a research report on Friday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $59.79.

EPR Properties Trading Up 0.7%

NYSE EPR traded up $0.38 on Monday, hitting $57.84. The company's stock had a trading volume of 939,462 shares, compared to its average volume of 859,989. EPR Properties has a 52-week low of $41.75 and a 52-week high of $62.08. The company has a current ratio of 8.81, a quick ratio of 8.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.26. The company's 50-day simple moving average is $55.33 and its 200 day simple moving average is $53.95. The firm has a market cap of $4.43 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.69, a PEG ratio of 3.40 and a beta of 0.95.

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The real estate investment trust reported $1.30 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.29 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $182.95 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $181.76 million. EPR Properties had a return on equity of 11.81% and a net margin of 38.27%.The business's revenue was up 3.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.22 earnings per share. EPR Properties has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.280-5.480 EPS. Research analysts predict that EPR Properties will post 4.65 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at EPR Properties

In other news, EVP Gregory E. Zimmerman sold 7,500 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $53.89, for a total value of $404,175.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 66,294 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $3,572,583.66. This represents a 10.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Corporate insiders own 2.31% of the company's stock.

Institutional Trading of EPR Properties

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of EPR. Fourth Dimension Wealth LLC raised its holdings 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 worth $25,000 after buying an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new stake in shares of EPR Properties during the third quarter valued at approximately $26,000. True Wealth Design LLC raised its holdings in EPR Properties by 99.6% in the 3rd quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 461 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 230 shares during the last quarter. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp bought a new position in EPR Properties in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Finally, Strategic Advocates LLC purchased a new stake in EPR Properties during the 3rd quarter valued at $27,000. 74.66% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.

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