EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Friday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 5.490-5.570 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 5.380.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

EPR has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of EPR Properties in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price target 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. Citigroup lowered shares of EPR Properties from a “market outperform” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 14th. Raymond James Financial restated an “outperform” rating and set a $65.00 price objective on shares of EPR Properties in a report on Thursday, August 13th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus lowered their target price on shares of EPR Properties from $70.50 to $67.50 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $65.35.

EPR Properties Stock Performance

EPR stock opened at $57.63 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $57.26 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $57.36. The company has a current ratio of 8.42, a quick ratio of 9.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.43. The firm has a market cap of $4.41 billion, a PE ratio of 16.28, a P/E/G ratio of 2.25 and a beta of 1.03. EPR Properties has a 1-year low of $48.10 and a 1-year high of $64.97.

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 28th. The real estate investment trust reported $1.22 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.83 by $0.39. The company had revenue of $204.10 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $169.74 million. EPR Properties had a return on equity of 12.78% and a net margin of 38.83%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.37 earnings per share. As a group, research analysts forecast that EPR Properties will post 5.38 earnings per share for the current year.

EPR Properties Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 15th. Investors of record on Monday, November 30th will be given a $0.31 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, November 30th. This represents a $3.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.5%. EPR Properties’s payout ratio is currently 105.08%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other EPR Properties news, SVP Elizabeth Grace sold 4,200 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $60.57, for a total transaction of $254,394.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 22,427 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,358,403.39. This trade represents a 15.77% decrease in their position. 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, CAO Tonya Mater sold 6,692 shares of the firm’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 transaction of $413,498.68. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 49,167 shares in the company, valued at $3,038,028.93. This trade represents a 11.98% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 0.03% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

More EPR Properties News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results exceeded expectations. EPR reported third-quarter revenue of $204.1 million, up 12% year over year and above the $169.7 million consensus estimate. Reported EPS was $1.22 versus expectations of $0.83, while FFO reached $1.49 per share compared with the $1.47 consensus and $1.39 a year earlier. EPR Properties Q3 FFO and Revenues Surpass Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Full-year 2026 guidance was raised. EPR now expects EPS of $5.49-$5.57, above the $5.38 analyst consensus. The company also outlined $675 million-$725 million of planned 2026 investments, potentially supporting future growth. EPR outlines 2026 investment plan and raises outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Technical momentum has improved. EPR recently moved above both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, signals that technical traders may interpret as short- and long-term bullish. EPR overtakes its 50-day moving average
• Neutral Sentiment: The dividend remains attractive. EPR declared its $0.31 monthly dividend, or $3.72 annually, representing a yield of approximately 6.5%. However, income-focused investors may remain sensitive to REIT dividend taxation and interest-rate conditions.
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts reduced price targets. Huntington lowered its target to $64 from $66, while Stifel cut its target to $67.50 from $70.50, although both maintained favorable ratings. The reported EPS also declined from $1.37 in the prior-year quarter, which may be limiting enthusiasm after the earnings beat. Huntington adjusts EPR price target

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.