Q3 EPS Estimates for EPRT Increased by Capital One Financial

Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:EPRT - Free Report) - Research analysts at Capital One Financial upped their Q3 2025 EPS estimates for shares of Essential Properties Realty Trust in a report issued on Monday, June 23rd. Capital One Financial analyst D. Guglielmo now forecasts that the company will post earnings of $0.47 per share for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $0.46. The consensus estimate for Essential Properties Realty Trust's current full-year earnings is $1.83 per share. Capital One Financial also issued estimates for Essential Properties Realty Trust's Q4 2025 earnings at $0.47 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $1.82 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $0.46 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.49 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.50 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.51 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $1.96 EPS.

Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE:EPRT - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 23rd. The company reported $0.45 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.46 by ($0.01). The company had revenue of $129.35 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $124.88 million. Essential Properties Realty Trust had a return on equity of 6.13% and a net margin of 44.62%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 24.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.42 EPS.

A number of other equities research analysts have also issued reports on EPRT. Truist Financial upped their target price on shares of Essential Properties Realty Trust from $35.00 to $36.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Monday, May 5th. Scotiabank upped their price objective on shares of Essential Properties Realty Trust from $32.00 to $33.00 and gave the company a "sector perform" rating in a research note on Monday, May 12th. Barclays reiterated an "overweight" rating and issued a $37.00 price objective (up previously from $35.00) on shares of Essential Properties Realty Trust in a report on Wednesday, May 21st. Finally, UBS Group lowered their target price on Essential Properties Realty Trust from $40.00 to $37.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, May 13th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eleven have assigned a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $34.91.

Essential Properties Realty Trust Price Performance

Shares of Essential Properties Realty Trust stock opened at $32.66 on Wednesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $6.45 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.40, a PEG ratio of 2.49 and a beta of 1.10. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $32.19 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $31.83. Essential Properties Realty Trust has a 12 month low of $26.75 and a 12 month high of $34.88. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55, a current ratio of 7.76 and a quick ratio of 7.76.

Essential Properties Realty Trust Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, July 14th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 30th will be paid a $0.30 dividend. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.67%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 30th. This is a positive change from Essential Properties Realty Trust's previous quarterly dividend of $0.30. Essential Properties Realty Trust's dividend payout ratio is 102.61%.

Insider Transactions at Essential Properties Realty Trust

In other Essential Properties Realty Trust news, VP A Joseph Peil sold 13,227 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $32.96, for a total value of $435,961.92. Following the sale, the vice president now owns 76,590 shares of the company's stock, valued at $2,524,406.40. The trade was a 14.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Company insiders own 0.81% of the company's stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Essential Properties Realty Trust

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of EPRT. Crowley Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new position in Essential Properties Realty Trust in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Jones Financial Companies Lllp grew its stake in Essential Properties Realty Trust by 1,834.4% during the 4th quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 1,180 shares of the company's stock worth $37,000 after purchasing an additional 1,119 shares in the last quarter. Franchise Capital Ltd purchased a new stake in Essential Properties Realty Trust during the 1st quarter worth about $42,000. Quarry LP increased its holdings in Essential Properties Realty Trust by 439.4% during the 4th quarter. Quarry LP now owns 1,451 shares of the company's stock worth $45,000 after purchasing an additional 1,182 shares during the period. Finally, Smartleaf Asset Management LLC raised its position in Essential Properties Realty Trust by 275.5% in the 4th quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 2,456 shares of the company's stock valued at $77,000 after purchasing an additional 1,802 shares in the last quarter. 96.98% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Essential Properties Realty Trust Company Profile

Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc, a real estate company, acquires, owns, and manages single-tenant properties in the United States. The company leases its properties to middle-market companies, such as restaurants, car washes, automotive services, medical and dental services, convenience stores, equipment rental, entertainment, early childhood education, grocery, and health and fitness on a long-term basis.

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