EPR Properties’ (EPR) Market Perform Rating Reiterated at JMP Securities

JMP Securities restated their market perform rating on shares of EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) in a report published on Monday, Benzinga reports.

EPR has been the subject of several other research reports. Royal Bank of Canada increased their price objective on EPR Properties from $48.00 to $51.00 and gave the stock a sector perform rating in a research report on Thursday, January 11th. Raymond James boosted their price objective on shares of EPR Properties from $50.00 to $54.00 and gave the stock an outperform rating in a report on Monday, January 8th. StockNews.com lowered shares of EPR Properties from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 17th. Finally, Truist Financial reduced their price target on shares of EPR Properties from $51.00 to $46.00 and set a hold rating for the company in a research report on Friday, March 22nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have issued a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, EPR Properties currently has a consensus rating of Hold and an average target price of $48.05.

EPR Properties Stock Down 0.1 %

Shares of NYSE EPR opened at $41.43 on Monday. The business has a 50-day moving average of $41.44 and a two-hundred day moving average of $43.82. The company has a market capitalization of $3.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.41 and a beta of 1.64. EPR Properties has a 1 year low of $39.65 and a 1 year high of $49.10. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.15, a current ratio of 8.45 and a quick ratio of 7.53.

EPR Properties Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, May 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, April 30th will be given a dividend of $0.285 per share. This represents a $3.42 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 8.25%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 29th. EPR Properties’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 168.47%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On EPR Properties

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of EPR Properties in the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. Principal Securities Inc. acquired a new stake in EPR Properties during the 4th quarter worth about $31,000. Mather Group LLC. purchased a new position in EPR Properties during the 1st quarter valued at about $36,000. Venturi Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of EPR Properties by 59.5% in the 4th quarter. Venturi Wealth Management LLC now owns 823 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $40,000 after purchasing an additional 307 shares during the period. Finally, NBC Securities Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of EPR Properties in the third quarter worth approximately $44,000. Institutional investors own 74.66% of the company’s stock.

EPR Properties Company Profile

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) is the leading diversified experiential net lease real estate investment trust (REIT), specializing in select enduring experiential properties in the real estate industry. We focus on real estate venues that create value by facilitating out of home leisure and recreation experiences where consumers choose to spend their discretionary time and money.