Top-Rated Dividend StocksTop-Rated DividendNYSE:EPRT Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) Stock Price, News & Analysis $30.40 +0.46 (+1.54%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$30.02▼$30.5650-Day Range$26.17▼$30.9652-Week Range$20.49▼$31.23Volume977,477 shsAverage Volume1.37 million shsMarket Capitalization$5.33 billionP/E Ratio24.72Dividend Yield3.82%Price Target$30.04 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Essential Properties Realty Trust alerts: Email Address Essential Properties Realty Trust MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.83 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside1.2% Downside$30.04 Price TargetShort InterestBearish7.21% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.68Based on 17 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$1.64 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth7.69%From $1.69 to $1.82 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.25 out of 5 starsFinance Sector422nd out of 898 stocksReal Estate Investment Trusts Industry85th out of 181 stocks 2.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingEssential Properties Realty Trust has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.83, and is based on 10 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageEssential Properties Realty Trust has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Essential Properties Realty Trust's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted7.21% of the outstanding shares of Essential Properties Realty Trust have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverEssential Properties Realty Trust has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 9.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Essential Properties Realty Trust has recently increased by 3.52%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipEssential Properties Realty Trust is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.82%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthEssential Properties Realty Trust does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Essential Properties Realty Trust is 94.31%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Essential Properties Realty Trust will have a dividend payout ratio of 63.74% next year. This indicates that Essential Properties Realty Trust will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Essential Properties Realty Trust's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for EPRT. Previous Next 3.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentEssential Properties Realty Trust has a news sentiment score of 0.68. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.50 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 17 news articles for Essential Properties Realty Trust this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for EPRT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows5 people have added Essential Properties Realty Trust to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 400% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Essential Properties Realty Trust insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,641,734.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.81% of the stock of Essential Properties Realty Trust is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions96.98% of the stock of Essential Properties Realty Trust is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Essential Properties Realty Trust's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Essential Properties Realty Trust are expected to grow by 7.69% in the coming year, from $1.69 to $1.82 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Essential Properties Realty Trust is 24.72, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.26.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Essential Properties Realty Trust is 24.72, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 48.22.Price to Earnings Growth RatioEssential Properties Realty Trust has a PEG Ratio of 2.31. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioEssential Properties Realty Trust has a P/B Ratio of 1.69. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Essential Properties Realty Trust's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad InvestorPlaceBreaking News: Elon Musk Invents New Type of A.I. (Shocking)Could Elon's New Device be Bigger than the iPhone? According to 30-year Silicon Valley and Wall Street veteran, Eric Fry… This mind-blowing new technology could be bigger than the iPhone.Click here for the full story… About Essential Properties Realty Trust Stock (NYSE:EPRT)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. As of December 31, 2021, it had a portfolio of 1, 451 properties. The company qualifies as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes. It generally would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey.Read More EPRT Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart EPRT Stock News HeadlinesJuly 10, 2024 | insidertrades.comEssential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:EPRT) CEO Peter M. Mavoides Sells 12,712 SharesJuly 4, 2024 | insidertrades.comEssential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:EPRT) CEO Peter M. Mavoides Sells 1,200 SharesJuly 26, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Rare signal predicts 50% market drop - before electionThe market is near all-time highs, we're told that unemployment is low, AI's a gift to humanity, and the FED will cut rates any day now. But there's one indicator that's flashing a BIG warning sign to investors.July 4, 2024 | insidertrades.comEssential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:EPRT) CEO Sells $574,567.02 in StockJuly 25 at 5:20 PM | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Are Neutral on Top Real Estate Stocks: Essential Properties Realty (EPRT), Pebblebrook Hotel (PEB)July 25 at 10:15 AM | seekingalpha.comEssential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. 2024 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationJuly 25 at 7:15 AM | finanznachrichten.deEssential Properties Announces Second Quarter 2024 ResultsJuly 25 at 7:15 AM | markets.businessinsider.comEssential Properties Realty: Strong Performance and Strategic Advantages Affirm Buy RatingJuly 26, 2024 | Monument Traders Alliance (Ad)This student turned $1,300 into $45,000 in just 4 Months!With the help of S.A.M. (my new AI-powered scanner) it's now easier than ever to find these unique trades... In fact, it just detected a move happening this MONDAY.July 25 at 7:15 AM | msn.comEssential Properties Q2 AFFO falls short; reiterates below-consensus guidanceJuly 23 at 2:53 PM | markets.businessinsider.comEssential Properties Realty Trust earnings: here's what Wall Street expectsJuly 22, 2024 | benzinga.comTop 4 Real Estate Stocks That May Fall Off A Cliff This QuarterJuly 20, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comEssential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE:EPRT) PT Raised to $35.00 at UBS GroupJuly 19, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Real Estate Companies: Essential Properties Realty (EPRT) and Prologis (PLD)July 19, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comCritical Insights From Essential Props Realty Analyst Ratings: What You Need To KnowJuly 18, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comEvercore ISI Downgrades Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE:EPRT) to In-LineJuly 18, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comContrasting Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE:EPRT) & Granite Point Mortgage Trust (NYSE:GPMT)July 17, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comEssential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) Scheduled to Post Earnings on WednesdaySee More Headlines Receive EPRT Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Essential Properties Realty Trust and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 7/12 Dividend6/28/2024Dividend Payable7/12/2024Last Earnings7/24/2024Today7/26/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/23/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Real estate investment trusts Sub-IndustryTrading Current SymbolNYSE:EPRT CUSIPN/A CIK1728951 Webwww.essentialproperties.com Phone(609) 436-0619FaxN/AEmployees40Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$30.04 High Stock Price Target$35.00 Low Stock Price Target$27.00 Potential Upside/Downside-1.2%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.83 Research Coverage12 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.23 Trailing P/E Ratio24.72 Forward P/E Ratio17.99 P/E Growth2.31Net Income$190.71 million Net Margins48.12% Pretax Margin51.69% Return on Equity6.40% Return on Assets4.06% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.51 Current Ratio7.61 Quick Ratio7.61 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$359.60 million Price / Sales14.82 Cash Flow$1.79 per share Price / Cash Flow16.95 Book Value$17.94 per share Price / Book1.69Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares175,310,000Free Float173,886,000Market Cap$5.33 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.35 Elon Musk's Next MoveWondering when you'll finally be able to invest in SpaceX, StarLink, or The Boring Company? Click the link below to learn when Elon Musk will let these companies finally IPO.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Peter M. Mavoides (Age 57)President, CEO & Director Comp: $2.44MMr. Mark E. Patten (Age 60)Executive VP, CFO, Treasurer & Secretary Comp: $1.31MMr. Max JenkinsExecutive VP & Head of InvestmentsMr. Timothy J. Earnshaw (Age 38)Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer Mr. A. J. PeilExecutive VP & Head of Asset ManagementMs. Kristin M. Walker J.D.Senior Vice President of Real Estate CounselMr. Robert W. Salisbury C.F.A.Senior VP & Head of Capital MarketsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsRobinhood MarketsNASDAQ:HOODThe Carlyle GroupNASDAQ:CGGaming and Leisure PropertiesNASDAQ:GLPIJefferies Financial GroupNYSE:JEFStepStone GroupNASDAQ:STEPView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBank of New York Mellon CorpBought 169,222 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 1.122%Louisiana State Employees Retirement SystemBought 10,900 shares on 7/24/2024Ownership: 0.050%Nisa Investment Advisors LLCBought 303,057 shares on 7/20/2024Ownership: 0.244%Raymond James & AssociatesSold 45,434 shares on 7/19/2024Ownership: 0.215%Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc.Bought 16,978 shares on 7/19/2024Ownership: 0.110%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions EPRT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have EPRT shares performed this year? Essential Properties Realty Trust's stock was trading at $25.56 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, EPRT shares have increased by 19.0% and is now trading at $30.4050. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Essential Properties Realty Trust's earnings last quarter? Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:EPRT) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July, 24th. The company reported $0.29 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.42 by $0.13. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 26.4% compared to the same quarter last year. When did Essential Properties Realty Trust IPO? Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) raised $499 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, June 21st 2018. The company issued 32,200,000 shares at a price of $14.00-$17.00 per share. Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Barclays, BofA Merrill Lynch and Credit Suisse acted as the underwriters for the IPO and RBC Capital Markets, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Evercore ISI and Ladenburg Thalmann were co-managers. Who are Essential Properties Realty Trust's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Essential Properties Realty Trust include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.12%), Nisa Investment Advisors LLC (0.24%), Raymond James & Associates (0.22%) and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.11%). Insiders that own company stock include Peter M Mavoides, Stephen D Sautel and Mark E Patten. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Essential Properties Realty Trust? Shares of EPRT 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Essential Properties Realty Trust own? 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