EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) Given Average Recommendation of “Hold” by Analysts

Shares of EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) have earned an average rating of “Hold” from the ten analysts that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, four have issued a hold rating, three have given a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average 1 year price target among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is $48.28.

Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Wells Fargo & Company reiterated an “underweight” rating and issued a $47.00 price target (up from $45.00) on shares of EPR Properties in a report on Tuesday, October 1st. UBS Group initiated coverage on EPR Properties in a research note on Thursday, November 14th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $48.00 target price on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on shares of EPR Properties from $48.00 to $51.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, September 9th. Finally, JMP Securities restated a “market perform” rating on shares of EPR Properties in a report on Tuesday, September 24th.

EPR Properties Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:EPR opened at $44.21 on Tuesday. 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 $3.35 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.14 and a beta of 1.75. EPR Properties has a 12 month low of $39.65 and a 12 month high of $50.26. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $45.08 and its 200 day moving average is $45.35.

EPR Properties Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a dec 24 dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, January 15th. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be issued 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 (DPR) is 148.05%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On EPR Properties

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. increased its stake in shares of EPR Properties by 4.2% during the 3rd quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 1,349,900 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $66,199,000 after acquiring an additional 54,567 shares during the last quarter. Texas Permanent School Fund Corp boosted its holdings in EPR Properties by 36.7% in the 2nd quarter. Texas Permanent School Fund Corp now owns 90,099 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $3,782,000 after acquiring an additional 24,172 shares during the period. International Assets Investment Management LLC purchased a new position in EPR Properties in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $3,285,000. Algert Global LLC boosted its holdings in EPR Properties by 58.6% in the 3rd quarter. Algert Global LLC now owns 140,626 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $6,896,000 after acquiring an additional 51,980 shares during the period. Finally, Los Angeles Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of EPR Properties by 19.0% during the 3rd quarter. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC now owns 302,130 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $14,816,000 after buying an additional 48,229 shares during the last quarter. 74.66% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.