EPR Properties Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 5/6
EPR Properties is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 6.29% that is well covered by earnings. Next payment date is on 15th June, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 29th May, 2026.
Key information
6.3%
Dividend yield
0.3%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 6.6% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 6.5% |
| Dividend Growth | -2.7% |
| Next dividend pay date | 15 Jun 26 |
| Ex dividend date | 29 May 26 |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 75% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Jun 10
EPR Properties Proves Again It's A Worthy Hold
Summary EPR Properties remains a Hold after strong Q1 2026 results and a 56% total return since May 2024. EPR's 335-property portfolio boasts 99% occupancy, robust 2.0x tenant coverage, and positive box office trends supporting its theater segment. The recent $315M entertainment park acquisition and increased 2026 investment guidance ($500M–$600M) underpin continued FFO and AFFO growth. EPR's dividend appears secure with a 67% AFFO payout ratio, 5%+ DPS growth, and solid coverage metrics, though valuation limits near-term upside. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jun 04
EPR: Higher Guidance And Park Acquisitions Will Test Recent Share Price Strength
Narrative Update: EPR Properties The analyst price target for EPR Properties has been raised from $58.35 to $60.22 as analysts factor in healthier results, higher full year guidance, increased investment activity, and transactions such as the mortgage loan conversion and regional park acquisitions. Analyst Commentary Recent research on EPR Properties shows a mix of optimism around the current execution and portfolio moves, paired with more tempered views on how much upside is left after the stock’s recent gains.Narrative Update • Sep 13
Experiential Segments Will Shape Urban And Suburban Revival
Analysts have raised EPR Properties’ price target to $58.35, citing the value-accretive Genting land sale, improved Topgolf rent coverage, and stronger theater industry fundamentals, while noting that valuation now appears balanced near historical averages. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight the $200M Genting Malaysia land sale at an attractive yield, which alleviates concerns about missed equity raising opportunities.Seeking Alpha • Apr 28
EPR Properties: Don't Be Afraid Of Theaters
Summary EPR Properties' diverse portfolio, with 37% in theaters and 56% in other experiential properties, remains strong, despite past COVID-related challenges. Theaters are recovering, with 2023 box office at $8.9B and 2025 projections up to $9.7B, boosting EPR's financial stance. EPR's strategic capital recycling and solid lease structures ensure stability, with substantial liquidity and manageable debt maturities safeguarding dividend payments. Despite its attractive 9.7x forward-looking P/FFO valuation, I rate EPR as a "hold" due to personal portfolio balancing reasons and potential economic challenges affecting consumer spending. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Apr 13
EPR Properties: A Safe Haven During Market Turbulence
Summary EPR Properties' management capitalized on market downturns, exemplified by their $150 million share repurchase program during COVID-19, showcasing adept capital allocation. Strong Q4 2024 financials with AFFO of $1.22, a 10.6% free cash flow yield, and a forward-looking 11% dividend yield on cost. EPR's portfolio is resilient to protectionism and recession, focusing on U.S. domestic markets and "drive to" experiential locations. My trust in EPR's management and their strategic decisions ensures confidence in holding 1000 shares for consistent, high-yielding monthly cash flow. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 16
EPR Properties: Does The Specter Of Bankruptcy Still Linger For AMC?
Summary EPR Properties has outperformed with a 16% year-to-date return, driven by healthy FFO growth. A dividend hike and strong investment spending guidance for 2025 provide reasons to continue to hold the commons. The financials show a slight dip in total assets in fiscal 2024, with significant upcoming debt maturities as cash and cash equivalents dipped year-over-year. AMC's financial instability remains a core risk, but a strong 2025 box office slate reduces immediate bankruptcy concerns. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 10
This Fat Dividend Should Be On Your Retirement List: EPR Properties
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Is EPR Properties A Safe Long-Term Dividend Choice?
Summary Dividend-paying stocks are a simple way to diversify one’s portfolio in the face of market uncertainty. EPR Properties, a REIT focused on experiential properties, reported mixed Q3 results with year end declines in FFO and AFFO. However, its impressive dividend and strong fundamentals, paired with a strategic shift away from pandemic-hit theater assets, make it a compelling option for income-motivated investors. EPR is undervalued, with a P/AFFO (FWD) 34.5% below the sector median and is Quant-Rated Strong Buy. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 07
EPR REIT: The Show Must Not Go On
Summary EPR Properties faces significant risks due to high exposure to theaters, a business model reliant on riskier investments, and a history of earnings and dividend cuts. Despite diversification efforts, EPR's AFFO and dividends haven't recovered to pre-COVID levels, unlike competitors like Realty Income, which boasts superior diversification and growth prospects. EPR's cost of capital is higher than Realty Income's, necessitating riskier investments, which could become problematic if operators default. I maintain a SELL rating for EPR due to its modest growth prospects and inferior income quality compared to Realty Income, VICI, and Agree Realty. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 24
EPR Properties Is A Bargain Once Again
Summary I invested in EPR during the Covid-19 pandemic and have consistently added to my position due to my bullish outlook. EPR is a triple-net lease REIT focusing on non-gaming experiential properties like theatres and fitness centres, benefiting from tenant-covered costs and annual rent escalators. The experiential property sector, hit hard during Covid, is recovering strongly with 2023 Leisure Experience Spending surpassing pre-Covid levels, driven by younger generations prioritizing experiences. EPR's solid dividend coverage and their highly attractive yield combined with discounted valuation offer substantial upside potential. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 08
EPR Properties: You Can Get An 8% Yield Again
Summary EPR Properties is a promising investment for passive income investors due to its well-covered dividend and strategic repositioning away from movie theaters. The trust's unique portfolio includes entertainment assets like ski resorts and wellness facilities, with a $6.9 billion valuation as of September 2024. Despite a short-term decline in funds from operations, EPR Properties maintains a high margin of safety with a 66% dividend pay-out ratio. EPR stock's current valuation offers a margin of safety, and the 8% yield is attractive for passive income investors awaiting the divestment plan results. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 18
EPR Properties: Buy The Drop On This 8% Yield
Summary EPR Properties is an attractive buy-the-drop opportunity due to its robust Q3 results, healthy rent coverage, and diversification efforts into experiential categories like Topgolf and Andretti. EPR's balance sheet is strong with a BBB- credit rating, 99% unsecured debt, and it pays a well-covered 7.7% dividend yield supported by a 70% payout ratio. Trading at a forward P/FFO of 9.1x, well below its historical average of 13.5x, EPR offers significant value and potential for market-beating total returns. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 12
EPR Properties: Experiential Pivot Could Spark Future Growth, But Risks Remain
Summary EPR Properties, a REIT focused on experiential properties, reported mixed Q3 results with declines in FFO and AFFO YoY. The company is shifting away from theater assets, focusing on experiential properties like health and wellness, which is expected to drive future growth. EPR appears slightly undervalued, trading at a 22% discount to peers, with a weighted average cost of capital of 8.4%. Risks include tenant credit ratings and natural disasters, but strong interest coverage and a low payout ratio suggest potential for future dividend hikes. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 19
Better Growth Prospects Make EPR Properties Attractive Despite Higher Valuation
Summary EPR's stock price has increased by 11.7%, resulting in a 15.4% total return, realizing my previous thesis. EPR's cost of equity improved due to a dynamic stock price increase, making capital gathering through equity issuance more accretive, but still not optimal. EPR secured a new $1B revolving credit facility with more favorable terms, indicating improved trust from financing bodies in its turnaround story. The new credit facility will be used for general business purposes and acquisitions, suggesting upcoming growth in experiential properties. EPR remains undervalued, but the upside potential is lower than it used to be. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Sep 27
EPR Properties: Poised To Benefit From Lower Interest Rates And Changing Consumer Habits
Summary EPR Properties stands to benefit from changing consumer habits post-pandemic due to their focus on experiential real estate like hot springs, spas, resorts, and indoor karting. Despite a decline in FFO and AFFO year-over-year, EPR's dividend remains well-covered with a payout ratio of 71%, showing financial resilience. EPR's balance sheet is solid with investment-grade credit ratings, low net debt to EBITDA, and significant undrawn liquidity, ensuring financial stability. While downgrading from a strong buy to a buy due to recent price appreciation, EPR still offers long-term upside with a P/AFFO multiple of 10.08x. Due to their focus on experiential real estate, EPR will likely see their financials negatively impacted should the economy see a recession. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaStability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: EPR's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: EPR's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| EPR Properties Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (EPR) | 6.3% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.2% |
| Industry Average (Specialized REITs) | 3.8% |
| Analyst forecast (EPR) (up to 3 years) | 6.5% |
Notable Dividend: EPR's dividend (6.29%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.41%).
High Dividend: EPR's dividend (6.29%) is in the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.24%)
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonable payout ratio (74.7%), EPR's dividend payments are covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonable cash payout ratio (65.4%), EPR's dividend payments are covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/11 21:47 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/11 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
EPR Properties is covered by 18 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Paul Adornato | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Jana Galan | BofA Global Research |
| David Corak | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |