EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) Stock Breaks Above 200-Day Moving Average After Analyst Downgrade

Key Points

• EPR Properties shares rose 4.9% and moved above their 200-day moving average of $57.33, reaching $58.35 after JPMorgan raised its price target from $62 to $65 while maintaining an overweight rating.
• Analyst sentiment remains positive, with a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and average price target of $65.35; eight analysts rate the stock Buy and five rate it Hold.
• Recent quarterly results exceeded expectations, with EPS of $1.22 and revenue of $204.1 million, while EPR declared a monthly $0.31 dividend, representing an annualized yield of roughly 6.4%.

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR - Get Free Report)'s stock price crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Thursday after JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on the stock from $62.00 to $65.00. The stock has a 200-day moving average of $57.33 and traded as high as $58.35. JPMorgan Chase & Co. currently has an overweight rating on the stock. EPR Properties shares last traded at $58.23, with a volume of 993,065 shares traded.

Several other analysts have also recently weighed in on the company. UBS Group set a $70.00 price target on EPR Properties in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. Stifel Nicolaus boosted their price target on EPR Properties from $66.00 to $70.50 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Citigroup reaffirmed a "market outperform" rating on shares of EPR Properties in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their target price on shares of EPR Properties from $61.00 to $64.00 and gave the company a "sector perform" rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a "buy (b)" rating on shares of EPR Properties in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $65.35.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CAO Tonya Mater sold 6,692 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $61.79, for a total value of $413,498.68. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 49,167 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,038,028.93. The trade was a 11.98% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, SVP Elizabeth Grace sold 4,200 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $60.57, for a total value of $254,394.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 22,427 shares in the company, valued at $1,358,403.39. This represents a 15.77% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 0.03% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Trending Headlines about EPR Properties

Here are the key news stories impacting EPR Properties this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter funds from operations (FFO) rose to $1.49 per share from $1.39 a year earlier, exceeding the $1.47 consensus estimate. Revenue increased 12% year over year to $204.1 million, also surpassing expectations. EPR Properties Q3 FFO and Revenues Surpass Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: GAAP earnings were $1.22 per share, well above the $0.83 analyst forecast. Management also raised fiscal 2026 guidance and increased its investment-spending outlook, signaling confidence in growth opportunities. EPR Properties Q3 Profit Rises, Raises FY26 Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: EPR declared another monthly dividend of $0.31 per share, equivalent to $3.72 annually and a yield of approximately 6.5% based on the cited share price. The payment is scheduled for December 15, with November 30 as the ex-dividend date. EPR Properties Dividend Announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: Huntington lowered its price target to $64 from $66 but maintained an Outperform rating, while Stifel cut its target to $67.50 from $70.50 and retained a Buy rating. The reduced targets temper the bullish message, but both firms still see upside. Huntington Adjusts EPR Properties Price Target
• Neutral Sentiment: A Seeking Alpha analysis highlighted the roughly 7.7% yield available on EPR’s preferred shares but recommended waiting for a potentially better entry point. This is more relevant to preferred-share investors than to the common stock. EPR Properties Preferred Shares Analysis

Institutional Trading of EPR Properties

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Arizona State Retirement System raised its position in EPR Properties by 0.9% during the 2nd quarter. Arizona State Retirement System now owns 21,110 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $1,225,000 after purchasing an additional 196 shares during the last quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. lifted its holdings in EPR Properties by 25.5% during the 1st quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 979 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $49,000 after buying an additional 199 shares during the period. North Star Investment Management Corp. grew its position in shares of EPR Properties by 0.4% in the 3rd quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. now owns 53,701 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock valued at $3,014,000 after buying an additional 201 shares during the last quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC grew its position in shares of EPR Properties by 10.0% in the 3rd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 2,434 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock valued at $137,000 after buying an additional 222 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Waverly Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of EPR Properties by 5.0% in the second quarter. Waverly Advisors LLC now owns 4,733 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock valued at $275,000 after buying an additional 227 shares during the period. 74.66% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

EPR Properties Trading Up 4.9%

The company has a quick ratio of 9.51, a current ratio of 9.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.43. The company has a market cap of $4.46 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.45, a PEG ratio of 2.15 and a beta of 1.03. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $57.33 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $57.33.

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 28th. The real estate investment trust reported $1.22 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.83 by $0.39. The company had revenue of $204.10 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $169.74 million. EPR Properties had a return on equity of 12.80% and a net margin of 38.83%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 12.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.37 earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts forecast that EPR Properties will post 5.38 earnings per share for the current year.

EPR Properties Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 15th. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 30th will be paid a $0.31 dividend. This represents a $3.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 30th. EPR Properties's dividend payout ratio is currently 119.61%.

About EPR Properties

EPR Properties NYSE: EPR is a specialty real estate investment trust that owns and leases experiential real estate. The company focuses on properties designed for entertainment, recreation and leisure activities, including movie theaters, ski resorts, waterparks, attractions, fitness and wellness facilities, and other destination-based venues.

EPR generally leases its properties to operators under long-term, often triple-net lease agreements, under which tenants are typically responsible for property-level operating expenses, maintenance, taxes and insurance.

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