EPR Properties (EPR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

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. This structure provides EPR Properties with predictable rent streams while allowing tenants to focus on their core operations. Key tenants include nationally recognized cinema chains, operators of amusement parks, and educational institutions under charter school arrangements.

Over its history, EPR Properties has grown through strategic acquisitions and portfolio diversification. The company went public in 1998 under the name Education Properties Trust and rebranded in 2006 to reflect its broader focus on experiential real estate. Its assets span more than 40 U.S. states, several Canadian provinces and select international jurisdictions, positioning the trust to benefit from diverse demographic and economic trends.

The company is led by Gregory R. Bilde, who serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, supported by a senior management team with extensive experience in real estate investment, finance and operations. EPR Properties’ governance framework emphasizes disciplined underwriting, active asset management and a commitment to sustainable property enhancements that drive tenant and shareholder value over the long term.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $56.74 to $58.63
• 50-Day Range: $52.64 to $61.20
• 52-Week Range: $41.75 to $61.24
• Volume: 1.41 million shs
• Average Volume: 1.05 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $4.46 billion
• P/E Ratio: 28.83
• Dividend Yield: 6.05%
• Price Target: $59.36
• Consensus Rating: Hold

EPR Properties Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

EPR Properties scored higher than 75% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 399th out of 956 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

EPR Properties has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.44, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Upside/Downside

The consensus price target for EPR Properties is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

EPR Properties has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 2.37%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for EPR Properties are expected to grow by 2.37% in the coming year, from $4.65 to $4.76 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of EPR Properties is 28.83, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 280.86.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of EPR Properties is 28.83, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 245.78.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

EPR Properties has a PEG Ratio of 4.12. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

EPR Properties has a P/B Ratio of 1.91. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

6.51% of the float of EPR Properties has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

EPR Properties has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in EPR Properties has recently increased by 3.85%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Leadership

EPR Properties is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.05%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

EPR Properties has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of EPR Properties is 174.38%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, EPR Properties will have a dividend payout ratio of 74.37% next year. This indicates that EPR Properties will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 2.1 / 5
• Environmental Score: -2.46

Percentage of Shares Shorted

6.51% of the float of EPR Properties has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

EPR Properties has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in EPR Properties has recently increased by 3.85%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.85

News Sentiment

EPR Properties has a news sentiment score of 0.85. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 1.07 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 22 news articles for EPR Properties this week, compared to 11 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 22 people have searched for EPR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -27% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

7 people have added EPR Properties to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 133% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, EPR Properties insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,249,950.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 2.31% of the stock of EPR Properties is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

74.66% of the stock of EPR Properties is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

EPR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have EPR shares performed this year?

EPR Properties' stock was trading at $44.28 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, EPR stock has increased by 32.2% and is now trading at $58.53.

How were EPR Properties' earnings last quarter?

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) released its quarterly earnings data 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. EPR Properties's revenue for the quarter was up 3.7% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are EPR Properties' major shareholders?

EPR Properties' top institutional investors include State Street Corp (5.27%), Prudential Financial Inc. (2.46%), AQR Capital Management LLC (2.03%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.94%). Insiders that own company stock include Gregory E Zimmerman, Tonya L Mater, Peter C Brown, Brian Andrew Moriarty, Gwendolyn Mary Johnson and Lisa G Trimberger.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of EPR Properties?

Shares of EPR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of EPR Properties own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that EPR Properties investors own include Chevron (CVX), Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY), Comcast (CMCSA), AbbVie (ABBV), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD), Charles Schwab (SCHW) and Edwards Lifesciences (EW).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 7/30/2025
• Record date for 8/15 Dividend: 7/31/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/15 Dividend: 7/31/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/15/2025
• Record date for 9/15 Dividend: 8/29/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 9/15 Dividend: 8/29/2025
• Today: 9/14/2025
• Dividend Payable: 9/15/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/29/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: REIT - EQTY TRUST - RETAIL
• Sub-Industry: Specialized REITs
• Current Symbol: NYSE:EPR
• CIK: 1045450
• Web: www.eprkc.com
• Phone: (816) 472-1700
• Fax: 816-472-5794
• Employees: 60
• Year Founded: 1997

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for EPR Properties: $59.36
• High Price Target: $65.50
• Low Price Target: $54.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +1.4%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.44
• Research Coverage: 9 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $2.03
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 28.83
• Forward P/E Ratio: 12.59
• P/E Growth: 4.12
• Net Income: $146.07 million
• Net Margins: 25.28%
• Pretax Margin: 25.47%
• Return on Equity: 7.66%
• Return on Assets: 3.21%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.20
• Current Ratio: 7.77
• Quick Ratio: 7.77

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $698.07 million
• Price / Sales: 6.38
• Cash Flow: $4.24 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 13.82
• Book Value: $30.67 per share
• Price / Book: 1.91

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 76,120,000
• Free Float: 74,359,000
• Market Cap: $4.46 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.32