Question 1

Do analysts prefer REG or EPR?

Accepted Answer

Regency Centers currently has a consensus target price of $83.75, indicating a potential upside of 4.85%. EPR Properties has a consensus target price of $64.06, indicating a potential upside of 4.79%. Given Regency Centers' higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Regency Centers is more favorable than EPR Properties. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Regency Centers 0 Sell rating(s) 11 Hold rating(s) 6 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.53 EPR Properties 0 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 8 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.62

Question 2

Is REG or EPR a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Regency Centers pays an annual dividend of $3.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. EPR Properties pays an annual dividend of $3.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. Regency Centers pays out 102.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. EPR Properties pays out 119.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Regency Centers has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years and EPR Properties has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Question 3

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, REG or EPR?

Accepted Answer

Regency Centers has higher revenue and earnings than EPR Properties. EPR Properties is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Regency Centers, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Regency Centers $1.62B 9.04 $527.46M $2.95 27.08 EPR Properties $718.36M 6.52 $274.94M $3.11 19.65

Question 4

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in REG or EPR?

Accepted Answer

96.1% of Regency Centers shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.7% of EPR Properties shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Regency Centers shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of EPR Properties shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 5

Is REG or EPR more profitable?

Accepted Answer

EPR Properties has a net margin of 35.45% compared to Regency Centers' net margin of 34.38%. EPR Properties' return on equity of 11.34% beat Regency Centers' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Regency Centers 34.38% 8.04% 4.26% EPR Properties 35.45% 11.34% 4.58%

Question 6

Which has more risk & volatility, REG or EPR?

Accepted Answer

Regency Centers has a beta of 0.8, indicating that its stock price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, EPR Properties has a beta of 1.02, indicating that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media favor REG or EPR?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, EPR Properties had 3 more articles in the media than Regency Centers. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for EPR Properties and 22 mentions for Regency Centers. Regency Centers' average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat EPR Properties' score of 0.77 indicating that Regency Centers is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Regency Centers 11 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 7 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive EPR Properties 11 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 8

Do analysts prefer AKR or EPR?

Accepted Answer

Acadia Realty Trust currently has a consensus target price of $23.50, suggesting a potential upside of 5.27%. EPR Properties has a consensus target price of $64.06, suggesting a potential upside of 4.79%. Given Acadia Realty Trust's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Acadia Realty Trust is more favorable than EPR Properties. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Acadia Realty Trust 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.75 EPR Properties 0 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 8 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.62

Question 9

Is AKR or EPR a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Acadia Realty Trust pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. EPR Properties pays an annual dividend of $3.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. Acadia Realty Trust pays out 235.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. EPR Properties pays out 119.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Acadia Realty Trust has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years and EPR Properties has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. EPR Properties is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Question 10

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, AKR or EPR?

Accepted Answer

EPR Properties has higher revenue and earnings than Acadia Realty Trust. EPR Properties is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Acadia Realty Trust, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Acadia Realty Trust $404.19M 7.59 $16.90M $0.34 65.66 EPR Properties $718.36M 6.52 $274.94M $3.11 19.65

Question 11

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in AKR or EPR?

Accepted Answer

97.7% of Acadia Realty Trust shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.7% of EPR Properties shares are held by institutional investors. 3.1% of Acadia Realty Trust shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of EPR Properties shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 12

Is AKR or EPR more profitable?

Accepted Answer

EPR Properties has a net margin of 35.45% compared to Acadia Realty Trust's net margin of 12.14%. EPR Properties' return on equity of 11.34% beat Acadia Realty Trust's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Acadia Realty Trust 12.14% 1.85% 1.04% EPR Properties 35.45% 11.34% 4.58%

Question 13

Which has more risk and volatility, AKR or EPR?

Accepted Answer

Acadia Realty Trust has a beta of 1.1, meaning that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, EPR Properties has a beta of 1.02, meaning that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media prefer AKR or EPR?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, EPR Properties had 14 more articles in the media than Acadia Realty Trust. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for EPR Properties and 11 mentions for Acadia Realty Trust. Acadia Realty Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat EPR Properties' score of 0.77 indicating that Acadia Realty Trust is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Acadia Realty Trust 9 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive EPR Properties 11 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 15

Do analysts recommend EPR or BRX?

Accepted Answer

EPR Properties currently has a consensus price target of $64.06, indicating a potential upside of 4.79%. Brixmor Property Group has a consensus price target of $34.00, indicating a potential upside of 8.40%. Given Brixmor Property Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Brixmor Property Group is more favorable than EPR Properties. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score EPR Properties 0 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 8 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.62 Brixmor Property Group 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 10 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.93

Question 16

Is EPR or BRX a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

EPR Properties pays an annual dividend of $3.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. Brixmor Property Group pays an annual dividend of $1.23 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. EPR Properties pays out 119.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Brixmor Property Group pays out 87.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. EPR Properties has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Brixmor Property Group has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years.

Question 17

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, EPR or BRX?

Accepted Answer

Brixmor Property Group has higher revenue and earnings than EPR Properties. EPR Properties is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Brixmor Property Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio EPR Properties $718.36M 6.52 $274.94M $3.11 19.65 Brixmor Property Group $1.37B 7.02 $386.23M $1.40 22.40

Question 18

Do institutionals & insiders believe in EPR or BRX?

Accepted Answer

74.7% of EPR Properties shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.4% of Brixmor Property Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of EPR Properties shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Brixmor Property Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 19

Is EPR or BRX more profitable?

Accepted Answer

EPR Properties has a net margin of 35.45% compared to Brixmor Property Group's net margin of 30.82%. Brixmor Property Group's return on equity of 14.38% beat EPR Properties' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets EPR Properties 35.45% 11.34% 4.58% Brixmor Property Group 30.82% 14.38% 4.77%

Question 20

Which has more volatility and risk, EPR or BRX?

Accepted Answer

EPR Properties has a beta of 1.02, suggesting that its share price is 2% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Brixmor Property Group has a beta of 0.98, suggesting that its share price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media favor EPR or BRX?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, EPR Properties had 1 more articles in the media than Brixmor Property Group. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for EPR Properties and 24 mentions for Brixmor Property Group. EPR Properties' average media sentiment score of 0.77 beat Brixmor Property Group's score of 0.72 indicating that EPR Properties is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment EPR Properties 11 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Brixmor Property Group 11 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 7 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 22

Do analysts rate EPR or EPRT?

Accepted Answer

EPR Properties currently has a consensus target price of $64.06, indicating a potential upside of 4.79%. Essential Properties Realty Trust has a consensus target price of $36.20, indicating a potential upside of 16.16%. Given Essential Properties Realty Trust's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Essential Properties Realty Trust is more favorable than EPR Properties. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score EPR Properties 0 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 8 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.62 Essential Properties Realty Trust 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 11 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.08

Question 23

Is EPR or EPRT a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

EPR Properties pays an annual dividend of $3.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. Essential Properties Realty Trust pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. EPR Properties pays out 119.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Essential Properties Realty Trust pays out 99.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. EPR Properties has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Essential Properties Realty Trust has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years.

Question 24

Which has higher valuation & earnings, EPR or EPRT?

Accepted Answer

EPR Properties has higher revenue and earnings than Essential Properties Realty Trust. EPR Properties is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Essential Properties Realty Trust, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio EPR Properties $718.36M 6.52 $274.94M $3.11 19.65 Essential Properties Realty Trust $561.22M 12.01 $253.01M $1.29 24.16

Question 25

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of EPR or EPRT?

Accepted Answer

74.7% of EPR Properties shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.0% of Essential Properties Realty Trust shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of EPR Properties shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Essential Properties Realty Trust shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 26

Is EPR or EPRT more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Essential Properties Realty Trust has a net margin of 43.51% compared to EPR Properties' net margin of 35.45%. EPR Properties' return on equity of 11.34% beat Essential Properties Realty Trust's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets EPR Properties 35.45% 11.34% 4.58% Essential Properties Realty Trust 43.51% 6.34% 3.81%

Question 27

Which has more risk & volatility, EPR or EPRT?

Accepted Answer

EPR Properties has a beta of 1.02, indicating that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Essential Properties Realty Trust has a beta of 0.86, indicating that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media prefer EPR or EPRT?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, EPR Properties had 14 more articles in the media than Essential Properties Realty Trust. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for EPR Properties and 11 mentions for Essential Properties Realty Trust. Essential Properties Realty Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.49 beat EPR Properties' score of 0.77 indicating that Essential Properties Realty Trust is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment EPR Properties 11 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Essential Properties Realty Trust 9 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 29

Do analysts recommend EPR or KIM?

Accepted Answer

EPR Properties currently has a consensus price target of $64.06, indicating a potential upside of 4.79%. Kimco Realty has a consensus price target of $26.12, indicating a potential upside of 3.21%. Given EPR Properties' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe EPR Properties is more favorable than Kimco Realty. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score EPR Properties 0 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 8 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.62 Kimco Realty 0 Sell rating(s) 9 Hold rating(s) 7 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.53

Question 30

Is EPR or KIM a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

EPR Properties pays an annual dividend of $3.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. Kimco Realty pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. EPR Properties pays out 119.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Kimco Realty pays out 120.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. EPR Properties has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Kimco Realty has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. EPR Properties is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Question 31

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, EPR or KIM?

Accepted Answer

Kimco Realty has higher revenue and earnings than EPR Properties. EPR Properties is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kimco Realty, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio EPR Properties $718.36M 6.52 $274.94M $3.11 19.65 Kimco Realty $2.14B 7.97 $584.74M $0.86 29.42

Question 32

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in EPR or KIM?

Accepted Answer

74.7% of EPR Properties shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.3% of Kimco Realty shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of EPR Properties shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Kimco Realty shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 33

Is EPR or KIM more profitable?

Accepted Answer

EPR Properties has a net margin of 35.45% compared to Kimco Realty's net margin of 28.54%. EPR Properties' return on equity of 11.34% beat Kimco Realty's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets EPR Properties 35.45% 11.34% 4.58% Kimco Realty 28.54% 5.82% 3.13%

Question 34

Which has more volatility & risk, EPR or KIM?

Accepted Answer

EPR Properties has a beta of 1.02, indicating that its share price is 2% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kimco Realty has a beta of 0.95, indicating that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media refer more to EPR or KIM?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, EPR Properties had 12 more articles in the media than Kimco Realty. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for EPR Properties and 13 mentions for Kimco Realty. Kimco Realty's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat EPR Properties' score of 0.77 indicating that Kimco Realty is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment EPR Properties 11 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Kimco Realty 9 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Metric	EPR Properties	Specialized REITs Industry	Real Estate Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$4.69B	$18.99B	$5.67B	$23.81B
Dividend Yield	5.99%	5.10%	6.15%	4.22%
P/E Ratio	19.68	34.61	36.12	31.46
Price / Sales	6.52	6.60	137.62	165.83
Price / Cash	10.44	79.66	34.23	18.72
Price / Book	2.00	3.30	1.92	4.82
Net Income	$274.94M	$557.35M	-$64.08M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	-3.53%	-1.11%	-0.63%	0.72%
1 Month Performance	3.62%	-0.18%	-1.13%	0.48%
1 Year Performance	11.26%	3.98%	14.65%	20.36%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
EPR EPR Properties	2.9872 of 5 stars	$61.12 -1.5%	$64.06 +4.8%	+12.9%	$4.68B	$718.36M	19.65	60	Earnings Report Ex-Dividend
REG Regency Centers	3.7782 of 5 stars	$82.34 +0.2%	$83.06 +0.9%	+13.9%	$15.04B	$1.55B	28.39	440	Analyst Forecast
AKR Acadia Realty Trust	2.437 of 5 stars	$22.40 +0.1%	$23.50 +4.9%	+21.2%	$2.99B	$410.76M	74.68	120	Positive News Earnings Report Analyst Downgrade
BRX Brixmor Property Group	3.8135 of 5 stars	$32.34 -0.3%	$33.75 +4.4%	+23.9%	$9.95B	$1.37B	22.46	500	Earnings Report Analyst Forecast
EPRT Essential Properties Realty Trust	4.2578 of 5 stars	$31.95 -1.2%	$36.11 +13.0%	+2.5%	$6.99B	$561.22M	24.77	40	Positive News

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How does EPR Properties compare to Regency Centers?

Is REG or EPR more profitable?

Do analysts prefer REG or EPR?

Does the media favor REG or EPR?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, REG or EPR?

Which has more risk & volatility, REG or EPR?

Is REG or EPR a better dividend stock?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in REG or EPR?

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How does EPR Properties compare to Acadia Realty Trust?

Is AKR or EPR more profitable?

Is AKR or EPR a better dividend stock?

Does the media prefer AKR or EPR?

Which has more risk and volatility, AKR or EPR?

Do analysts prefer AKR or EPR?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in AKR or EPR?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, AKR or EPR?

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Which has preferable earnings and valuation, EPR or BRX?

Is EPR or BRX a better dividend stock?

Does the media favor EPR or BRX?

Is EPR or BRX more profitable?

Do analysts recommend EPR or BRX?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in EPR or BRX?

Which has more volatility and risk, EPR or BRX?

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Is EPR or EPRT a better dividend stock?

Does the media prefer EPR or EPRT?

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Do analysts rate EPR or EPRT?

Is EPR or EPRT more profitable?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, EPR or EPRT?

Which has more risk & volatility, EPR or EPRT?

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Which has preferable earnings & valuation, EPR or KIM?

Does the media refer more to EPR or KIM?

Is EPR or KIM a better dividend stock?

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Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in EPR or KIM?

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