Nuveen Asset Management LLC Has $13.17 Million Stake in EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR)

Nuveen Asset Management LLC decreased its position in EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR - Free Report) by 34.4% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 297,444 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after selling 156,248 shares during the period. Nuveen Asset Management LLC owned approximately 0.39% of EPR Properties worth $13,171,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Lighthouse Investment Partners LLC bought a new position in EPR Properties in the 4th quarter worth about $4,827,000. Focus Partners Wealth grew its position in EPR Properties by 26.7% in the 4th quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 7,799 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $345,000 after purchasing an additional 1,642 shares during the last quarter. EP Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in EPR Properties in the 4th quarter worth about $201,000. Brevan Howard Capital Management LP bought a new position in EPR Properties in the 4th quarter worth about $432,000. Finally, Bastion Asset Management Inc. bought a new position in EPR Properties in the 4th quarter worth about $966,000. Institutional investors own 74.66% of the company's stock.

Insider Activity

In related news, SVP Gwendolyn Mary Johnson sold 3,900 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Monday, March 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $54.02, for a total value of $210,678.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president now directly owns 8,216 shares in the company, valued at approximately $443,828.32. This trade represents a 32.19% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, SVP Brian Andrew Moriarty sold 2,500 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Monday, March 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $51.99, for a total transaction of $129,975.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president now owns 15,299 shares in the company, valued at $795,395.01. The trade was a 14.05% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 9,520 shares of company stock worth $502,581. 2.31% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

EPR Properties Stock Up 0.9%

Shares of EPR Properties stock traded up $0.47 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $55.73. 1,049,922 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 611,854. The company has a market cap of $4.24 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.13 and a beta of 1.26. The company's 50 day simple moving average is $50.48 and its 200 day simple moving average is $48.34. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19, a quick ratio of 7.81 and a current ratio of 7.81. EPR Properties has a 52 week low of $39.87 and a 52 week high of $55.92.

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 7th. The real estate investment trust reported $1.21 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.16 by $0.05. The business had revenue of $146.36 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $155.46 million. EPR Properties had a net margin of 28.87% and a return on equity of 8.22%. EPR Properties's revenue for the quarter was up 4.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.12 EPS. Equities analysts expect that EPR Properties will post 4.65 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

EPR Properties Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a may 25 dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 16th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 30th will be issued a dividend of $0.295 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 30th. This represents a dividend yield of 6.6%. EPR Properties's dividend payout ratio is currently 217.18%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts recently commented on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on shares of EPR Properties from $45.00 to $52.00 and gave the company an "underweight" rating in a research note on Monday, March 10th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of EPR Properties from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Monday, May 12th. Raymond James reiterated a "strong-buy" rating on shares of EPR Properties in a research report on Friday, May 23rd. Truist Financial increased their target price on shares of EPR Properties from $53.00 to $55.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a research report on Monday, May 19th. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada reiterated an "outperform" rating and issued a $58.00 target price on shares of EPR Properties in a research report on Monday, May 19th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, four have assigned a hold rating, three have assigned a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $54.43.

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.