Barclays PLC Increases Position in EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR)

Barclays PLC raised its position in shares of EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) by 14.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 40,647 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after buying an additional 5,184 shares during the period. Barclays PLC owned about 0.05% of EPR Properties worth $1,993,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in EPR Properties by 1,725.0% during the 3rd quarter. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC now owns 511 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 483 shares during the period. V Square Quantitative Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of EPR Properties during the third quarter worth about $27,000. Brooklyn Investment Group acquired a new stake in shares of EPR Properties during the third quarter worth about $27,000. Blue Trust Inc. boosted its stake in shares of EPR Properties by 67.2% in the third quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 709 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $35,000 after purchasing an additional 285 shares during the period. Finally, GAMMA Investing LLC grew its holdings in shares of EPR Properties by 38.9% in the third quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 825 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $40,000 after purchasing an additional 231 shares in the last quarter. 74.66% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

EPR Properties Stock Up 0.8 %

Shares of NYSE:EPR opened at $44.15 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $45.35 and a 200-day simple moving average of $45.23. EPR Properties has a twelve month low of $39.65 and a twelve month high of $50.26. 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 company has a market capitalization of $3.34 billion, a PE ratio of 19.11 and a beta of 1.75.

EPR Properties Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a dec 24 dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, January 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be paid a $0.285 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 31st. This represents a yield of 7.6%. EPR Properties’s dividend payout ratio is presently 148.05%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages have commented on EPR. JMP Securities reissued a “market perform” rating on shares of EPR Properties in a research report on Tuesday, September 24th. Wells Fargo & Company reiterated an “underweight” rating and issued a $47.00 target price (up from $45.00) on shares of EPR Properties in a report on Tuesday, October 1st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on EPR Properties from $48.00 to $51.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, September 9th. Finally, UBS Group initiated coverage on EPR Properties in a research note on Thursday, November 14th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $48.00 price objective for the company. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, five have given a hold rating, three have given a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, EPR Properties currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $48.28.

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.