Essential Properties Realty Trust Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 3/6
Essential Properties Realty Trust is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 4.05% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
4.1%
Dividend yield
-8.4%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | -4.3% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 4.4% |
| Dividend Growth | 11.8% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 57% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • May 28
Essential Properties: Targeting An Underserved Segment Of The Market
Summary During the quarter, we initiated a position in Essential Properties Realty Trust, a triple net lease REIT that owns a portfolio of approximately 2,300 properties across the U.S. Essential Properties maintains a well-diversified property portfolio with only one tenant representing more than 2% of annualized rent. The company pays a 4% dividend yield which, combined with high-single-digit earnings growth, should generate double-digit total annual returns for investors. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • May 02
EPRT: Low Cost Capital And Forward Equity Expected To Drive Future Acquisitions
Analyst price targets for Essential Properties Realty Trust have edged higher, with the model fair value moving from $37.05 to $37.38 as analysts point to the company's low cost of capital, available growth capital, diversified tenant base and updated REIT sector assumptions in recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Essential Properties Realty Trust reflects a broadly constructive tone, with multiple price target increases clustered in a relatively short period.Narrative Update • Apr 17
EPRT: Low Cost Capital And Forward Equity Expected To Support Expansion
Analysts have increased the price target for Essential Properties Realty Trust to a range centered around $37, up from previous targets clustered near $35 to $36. They cite factors such as the company’s cost of capital, investment pipeline, tenant diversification, and access to forward equity.Narrative Update • Apr 02
EPRT: Low Cost Capital And Forward Equity Poised To Support Future Deals
The analyst price target for Essential Properties Realty Trust edges up by $0.05 to $37.05, reflecting recent Street research in which analysts cite factors such as low cost of capital, wide investment spreads, forward equity capacity, diversified tenants and an emphasis on selective REIT exposure in their updated targets and ratings. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage on Essential Properties Realty Trust clusters around price targets in the mid to high $30s, with several firms updating their views following Q4 results and ahead of upcoming quarters.Narrative Update • Mar 19
EPRT: Low Cost Capital And Forward Equity Will Support Future Acquisition Pipeline
Essential Properties Realty Trust's updated analyst price target has moved by $0.60 to $37.00 per share, with analysts pointing to factors such as low cost of capital, wide investment spreads, available growth capital and a diversified tenant base as key reasons for their refreshed views. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a cluster of higher price targets for Essential Properties Realty Trust, generally centered around the mid to high $30s, with one target at $40.Narrative Update • Mar 05
EPRT: Fair View Balances Acquisition Plans With Recent Equity Offering And Dividend
Analysts have nudged their price targets on Essential Properties Realty Trust higher into a $35 to $37 range, supporting a refined fair value estimate of about $36.40. They point to updated REIT sector assumptions and a focus on near term funds from operations per share impact, as well as external growth from acquisitions.Seeking Alpha • Mar 02
Essential Properties Realty Trust: Quality Comes At A Price
Summary Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) boasts a diversified portfolio with over 2100 properties, a 99.7% occupancy rate, and a 14-year average lease term. EPRT's 2024 investments totaled $1.2B, yielding an 8% cash cap rate and a 2.4% investment spread, driving 5.5% AFFO per share growth. Despite a strong 2025 outlook with 7.5% AFFO growth expected, I maintain a 'hold' rating due to valuation concerns and better opportunities elsewhere. EPRT's 3.6% dividend yield and high valuation multiple, coupled with market uncertainties, suggest waiting for more attractive buying opportunities. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 24
Essential Properties: Emerging Tenant Woes In Net Lease
Summary Commercial real estate, especially net lease REITs, faces volatility due to rising interest rates and inflation, impacting valuations and investor sentiment. Essential Properties Realty Trust stands out with a sale-leaseback model, outperforming peers despite recent share price declines linked to rising treasury yields. EPRT's reliance on tenants with lower creditworthiness poses risks, contrasting with more stable investment-grade portfolios like ADC. Despite EPRT's strong performance, its premium valuation offers limited upside compared to peers like NNN, which trades at a significant discount. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 31
Essential Properties: Quality Net Lease REIT With Durable AFFO Growth
Summary Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. reported strong Q3 2024 results, with AFFO per share up 2% and total AFFO growing 17% year-over-year. The company maintains high occupancy rates and strong tenant profitability, with a weighted average unit level rent coverage ratio of 3.6x. Essential Properties plans to invest $900 million to $1.1 billion in 2025, focusing on service and experience-oriented tenants. Risks include a potential recession affecting tenants and fewer than expected interest rate cuts. These risks are largely mitigated by an exceptional balance sheet. At nearly 18x P/AFFO, EPRT stock trades in line with its historical valuation but well above other net lease REIT peers. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 29
Essential Properties: One Of The Best REITs To Own, Just No Margin Of Safety (Rating Downgrade)
Summary Owning REITs like Essential Properties Realty Trust offers real estate exposure without dealing with taxes, tenants, and toilets, making it a hassle-free investment. EPRT has shown strong performance with a 42.71% increase, solid fundamentals, low leverage, and a conservative payout ratio, but currently offers no margin of safety. Despite missing FFO estimates, EPRT's revenue growth, long lease terms, and high occupancy rates highlight its robust portfolio and growth potential. I recommend waiting for a pullback to around $28 per share before investing in EPRT due to its current overvaluation and potential market risks. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 21
EPR Properties: The Simon Property Group Effect
Summary EPR Properties remains a buy due to its attractive valuation, solid fundamentals, and focus on experiential assets despite recent share price declines. EPR's strategic shift from theaters to experiential real estate, including hot springs and resorts, strengthens its portfolio amid market mispricing. Despite recent financial declines, EPR's strong balance sheet, conservative payout ratio, and declining interest rates support long-term investment potential. Continued volatility and economic uncertainty pose risks, but EPR's attractive dividend yield and valuation below peers justify a buy rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 11
Essential Properties Realty Trust Is Not A Buy Anymore (Downgrade)
Summary EPRT boasts top-tier business metrics, including 99.8% occupancy, 14.1-year average lease term, and strong tenant diversification, ensuring cash flow stability and predictability. Despite high interest rates, EPRT secured $582.7m in investments in Q1-Q2 2024, demonstrating robust investment activity with attractive cap rates. EPRT's safe financing structure features 100% fixed-rate debt, no maturities until 2027, and a $600m undrawn credit facility, limiting interest rate impact. Given EPRT's current valuation, I assign a 'hold' rating. I will closely monitor its valuation in search of other attractive entry points. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Sep 09
Essential Properties Realty Trust: Great Business At Wrong Price (Rating Downgrade)
Summary In September 2023, I published my initial bull thesis on Essential Properties Realty Trust driven by a low P/FFO multiple, robust balance sheet, and an attractive dividend yield of ~5%. Since then, EPRT's share price has surged higher, increasing the P/FFO multiple to 16.9x, and reducing the dividend yield to 3.6%. Despite strong Q2 2024 AFFO growth and a solid investment pipeline, the valuations still seem too rich, given the current interest rate environment. I am downgrading EPRT from buy to hold because of an exhausted return potential, which is primarily driven by the massive multiple expansion dynamic. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Aug 29
Strategic Focus On Valued Industries Powers Growth And Earnings Stability
Focusing on high-value industries in volatile markets and leveraging strong liquidity for growth in targeted sectors enhances revenue and future earnings prospects.Seeking Alpha • Aug 09
Essential Properties: Not Essential To My Portfolio
Summary Essential Properties Trust benefits from sale and leaseback trend, with a focus on single-tenant properties across 49 states in the U.S. Stable tenant profile with long-term leases, recession and e-commerce resilient businesses, and diversified geographical presence are traits to like about the company. Strong balance sheet, low cost of debt, and improving leverage reduces risks, but an expensive valuation at 16.3x P/AFFO, limits potential upside for investors. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jul 08
Essential Properties: 4 Reasons Why This REIT Continues To Outperform
Summary Essential Properties Realty Trust continues to outperform peers due to lower-rated (non-investment grade) tenants, longer leases, and their conservative payout ratio. EPRT's strong fundamentals, including a lower leveraged balance sheet at just 3.6x, support future growth efforts. Despite being a potential M&A target, EPRT's performance, structure, and growth potential make it a buy recommendation. Even with their strong performance YTD, EPRT stock still offers double-digit upside to their long-term price target of roughly $33. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jun 06
Essential Properties: 2 Reasons This REIT Is Outperforming Net Lease Peers
Summary Essential Properties Realty Trust is a high-quality net lease REIT that has outperformed the broader sector with a highly occupied portfolio. EPRT owns a diverse portfolio of nearly 2,000 single tenant retail properties on long-term triple net leases. We explore two reasons why this REIT could continue to outperform peers. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • May 02
Essential Properties Realty Trust: The Value Potential Is Still There After Q1 Earnings
Summary Essential Properties Realty Trust has a depressed P/FFO multiple, strong growth potential, and a conservative AFFO payout ratio. For these reasons, since the publication of my bull thesis on EPRT back in September 2023, I have consistently purchased this REIT, diversifying my exposure to Realty Income Corporation. I dissect the key items of the 1Q24 report and explain why I am still bullish on EPRT after it has delivered ~13% in alpha relative to the overall REIT market. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 25
Essential Properties: An Outperforming REIT You Should Accumulate Before Rate Cuts
Summary Essential Properties Realty Trust has outperformed its peers in the REIT sector over the past year, up 10% and up 9% since my last article back in December. EPRT's success can be attributed to longer and better lease terms, and slightly higher rent escalators compared to its peers. In my opinion, this led to their outperformance vs peers. The company reported strong Q4 earnings, with FFO increasing by 7.6% year-over-year and revenue growing by nearly 32%. Their lower tenant quality gives the REIT a higher risk, higher reward profile. It also makes them more susceptible to economic downturns like a recession, impacting EPRT's growth going forward. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 22
Looking For Income? 5%-Yielding Essential Properties Realty Trust May Be Right For You
Summary Essential Properties Realty Trust offers a 5% yield and has a strong growth outlook. The company focuses on acquiring and managing single-tenant properties in essential industries. EPRT has a healthy balance sheet, stable tenants, and a diversified portfolio, making it an enticing opportunity for investors. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 08
Essential Properties: One Of My Best Triple Net Lease REITs
Summary Essential Properties is a REIT that has experienced strong growth while its share price has remained relatively stable. The company leases its properties to service-oriented tenants, providing stable income and secure rent. Essential Properties has a strong balance sheet, favorable debt maturities, and attractive valuation metrics, making it an interesting investment opportunity. Essential Properties is one of the best triple net lease REITs with primarily service-oriented tenants. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 18
Essential Properties Realty Trust: Financial Growth Supports Dividend And Upside
Summary Essential Properties Realty Trust is a REIT that leases properties to diverse industries and has reported strong financial growth in the last three years driven by increased rentable space and rental revenue. A comparison of annual dividend of $1.125, with the current share price indicates a dividend yield of 4.36%. The stock is currently undervalued, and I think it can grow by 14% from the current price levels as a result of its expansion activities and improving demand in the market. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 08
Essential Properties Is One Of The Best REITs Out There
Summary EPRT focuses on mid-size regional or national companies in sectors that are less likely to be disrupted by digitalization or e-commerce. The company's stock has fared rather well compared with the competition in the last difficult year for REITs. Prudent debt management and positive investments for growth seem to point to a great future. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaStability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: Whilst dividend payments have been stable, EPRT has been paying a dividend for less than 10 years.
Growing Dividend: EPRT's dividend payments have increased, but the company has only paid a dividend for 8 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Essential Properties Realty Trust Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (EPRT) | 4.1% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.2% |
| Industry Average (REITs) | 5.3% |
| Analyst forecast (EPRT) (up to 3 years) | 4.4% |
Notable Dividend: EPRT's dividend (4.05%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.41%).
High Dividend: EPRT's dividend (4.05%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.17%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonable payout ratio (56.8%), EPRT's dividend payments are covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonable cash payout ratio (66.6%), EPRT'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 | 2026/05/29 12:46 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/29 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.
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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
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. is covered by 31 analysts. 11 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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| Richard Hightower | Barclays |
| Kai Klose | Berenberg |
| Juan Sanabria | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |