Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. Has $70.20 Million Position in EPR Properties $EPR

Key Points

• Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. reduced its stake in EPR Properties by 3.3% during the first quarter, now holding approximately 1.75% of the company valued at around $70 million.
• EPR Properties reported earnings of $1.24 EPS, slightly missing analysts' expectations and recorded revenue of $150.35 million for the quarter, compared to estimates of $176.50 million.
• The company recently declared a $0.295 dividend to be paid on September 15, with a payout ratio of 174.38%, indicating a challenging sustainability of dividends amidst financial performance.

Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. reduced its position in shares of EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR - Free Report) by 3.3% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,334,365 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after selling 45,936 shares during the period. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. owned 1.75% of EPR Properties worth $70,201,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of EPR. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in EPR Properties by 88.9% in 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 period. Allworth Financial LP boosted its holdings in EPR Properties by 53.0% in 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 period. GF Fund Management CO. LTD. bought a new stake in EPR Properties in the 4th quarter valued at $61,000. Rossby Financial LCC bought a new stake in EPR Properties in the 1st quarter valued at $85,000. Finally, SSA Swiss Advisors AG bought a new stake in EPR Properties in the 1st quarter valued at $87,000. 74.66% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts have weighed in on EPR shares. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on shares of EPR Properties from $52.00 to $53.00 and gave the company an "underweight" rating in a report on Monday, June 2nd. Raymond James Financial increased their price objective on shares of EPR Properties from $57.00 to $62.00 and gave the company a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 12th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of EPR Properties from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Monday, May 12th. Stifel Nicolaus increased their target price on shares of EPR Properties from $65.00 to $65.50 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Thursday, July 31st. Finally, KeyCorp cut shares of EPR Properties from an "overweight" rating to a "sector weight" rating in a research report on Tuesday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have issued a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, EPR Properties has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $56.93.

EPR Properties Trading Up 1.6%

Shares of NYSE EPR traded up $0.8190 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, hitting $53.5490. The company's stock had a trading volume of 144,884 shares, compared to its average volume of 761,329. The stock has a market cap of $4.08 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.38, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.73 and a beta of 1.33. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.20, a current ratio of 7.77 and a quick ratio of 7.77. EPR Properties has a one year low of $41.75 and a one year high of $61.24. The company's fifty day simple moving average is $57.08 and its 200-day simple moving average is $53.01.

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 business 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 firm's revenue for the quarter was up 3.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.22 EPS. EPR Properties has set its FY 2025 guidance at 5.000-5.160 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that EPR Properties will post 4.65 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

EPR Properties Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a aug 25 dividend, which will be paid on Monday, September 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 29th will be paid a $0.295 dividend. This represents a dividend yield of 670.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 29th. EPR Properties's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 174.38%.

Insider Activity

In other news, EVP Gregory E. Zimmerman sold 7,500 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $54.94, for a total value of $412,050.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 96,377 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $5,294,952.38. This trade represents a 7.22% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 2.31% of the company's stock.

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.