EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) Receives $47.94 Average PT from Brokerages

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) has been assigned an average recommendation of “Hold” from the nine research firms that are covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, four have given a hold recommendation, two have issued a buy recommendation and one has given a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 1 year price target among brokers that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $47.94.

Separately, UBS Group began coverage on shares of EPR Properties in a report on Thursday, November 14th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $48.00 price objective for the company.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On EPR Properties

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of EPR. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of EPR Properties by 1,725.0% in the 3rd quarter. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC now owns 511 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 483 shares during the last quarter. V Square Quantitative Management LLC purchased a new stake in EPR Properties during the 3rd quarter valued at $27,000. Brooklyn Investment Group purchased a new stake in EPR Properties during the 3rd quarter valued at $27,000. Blue Trust Inc. boosted its position in EPR Properties by 67.2% during the 3rd quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 709 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $35,000 after buying an additional 285 shares during the period. Finally, GAMMA Investing LLC lifted its position in shares of EPR Properties by 38.9% in the 3rd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 825 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $40,000 after purchasing an additional 231 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 74.66% of the company’s stock.

EPR Properties Trading Down 1.4 %

NYSE:EPR opened at $46.35 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 7.81, a quick ratio of 7.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.51 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.07 and a beta of 1.75. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $45.13 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $46.00. EPR Properties has a 12 month low of $39.65 and a 12 month high of $50.26.

EPR Properties Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a jan 25 dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 18th. Investors of record on Friday, January 31st will be paid a dividend of $0.285 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, January 31st. This represents a yield of 7.5%. EPR Properties’s dividend payout ratio is currently 148.05%.

About EPR Properties

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.