Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc (EPRT)

Currency in USD
31.06
+0.02(+0.06%)
Closed·
31.060.00(0.00%)
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High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
30.8731.24
52 wk Range
28.9534.73
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
31.04
Open
30.93
Day's Range
30.87-31.24
52 wk Range
28.95-34.73
Volume
1.23M
Average Volume (3m)
1.8M
1-Year Change
2.1039%
Book Value / Share
20.39
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
37.06
Upside
+19.33%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Analysts anticipate sales growth in the current year
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

19 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
20 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 37.06
(+19.33% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Cantor Fitzgerald
Buy37.00+19.12%36.00MaintainJul 29, 2026
Stifel
Buy36.25+16.71%36.00MaintainJul 23, 2026
Barclays
Buy37.00+19.12%40.00MaintainJul 22, 2026
Scotiabank
Buy33.00+6.25%34.00UpgradeJun 18, 2026
Wells Fargo
Buy36.00+15.90%35.00MaintainJun 01, 2026

Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc SWOT Analysis


Net Lease Powerhouse
Essential Properties Realty Trust excels in single-tenant, net-leased real estate, focusing on middle-market companies and experiential retail with impressive growth
Financial Fortitude
EPRT boasts a 98.78% gross profit margin, consistent dividend growth, and projections of significant AFFO expansion, driven by a robust acquisition pipeline
Competitive Edge
Explore EPRT's superior cost of capital and higher acquisition cap rates, creating a positive flywheel effect that outpaces competitors in earnings growth
Analyst Optimism
UBS Securities sets a $30 price target, while Wedbush rates EPRT as Outperform, reflecting confidence in the company's strategic positioning and growth potential
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Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Essential Properties beat Q2 estimates with EPS of $0.34 vs $0.33 forecast; revenue hit $161.89M, topping $156.65M consensus by 3.35%.
  • AFFO per share rose 9% YoY to $0.50; company raised FY 2026 guidance to $2.01-$2.05 per share with investment volume of $1.2B-$1.5B.
  • Portfolio occupancy remained strong at 99.6% with 3.5x rent coverage across 2,493 properties; invested $332M at 7.8% initial cash yield in Q2.
  • Management expects $0.01-$0.02 dilution from treasury stock method and $0.04-$0.06 headwind from refinancing February 2027 term loan maturity.
  • Shares fell 0.83% to $32.39 post-earnings despite raised guidance; company maintains $1.7B liquidity and completed $400M bond offering at 5.375%.
Last Updated: 2026-07-23, 11:10 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 22, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.34 / 0.33
Revenue / Forecast
161.89M / 156.65M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1.29%
Dividend Yield
4.12%
Industry Median 4.76%
Annualized payout
1.28
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+5.25%
Growth Streak

EPRT Income Statement

Compare EPRT to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
EPRT
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
25.2x68.0x8.5x
PEG Ratio
3.110.560.01
Price/Book
1.5x1.4x0.9x
Price / LTM Sales
11.0x7.5x3.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
20.7%12.3%18.5%
Fair Value Upside
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Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. is an internally managed REIT that acquires, owns and manages primarily single-tenant properties that are net leased on a long-term basis to companies operating service-oriented or experience-based businesses. As of September 30, 2025, the Company’s portfolio consisted of 2,266 freestanding net lease properties with a weighted average lease term of 14.4 years and a weighted average rent coverage ratio of 3.6x. In addition, as of September 30, 2025, the Company’s portfolio was 99.8% leased to tenants operating 645 different concepts across 48 states. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
142.46M65.87%4.42B
Other Institutional Investors
114.98M34.13%3.57B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
257.44M100.00%8B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.18.33%39,636,6171,231,113
Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc.15.44%33,398,6081,037,361

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FAQ

What Is the Essential Properties (EPRT) Stock Price Today?

The Essential Properties stock price today is 31.06 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Essential Properties Trade On?

Essential Properties is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Essential Properties?

The stock symbol for Essential Properties is "EPRT."

Does Essential Properties Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Essential Properties dividend yield is 4.12%.

What Is the Essential Properties Market Cap?

As of today, Essential Properties market cap is 6.77B USD.

What Is Essential Properties's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Essential Properties EPS (TTM) is 1.29.

When Is the Next Essential Properties Earnings Date?

Essential Properties will release its next earnings report on Oct 28, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is EPRT a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Sell.

How Many Times Has Essential Properties Stock Split?

Essential Properties has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Essential Properties Have?

Essential Properties has 56 employees.

What is the current trading status of Essential Properties (EPRT)?

As of Aug 17, 2026, Essential Properties (EPRT) is trading at a price of 31.06 USD, with a previous close of 31.04 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 30.87 USD to 31.24 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 28.95 USD to 34.73 USD.

What Is Essential Properties (EPRT) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Essential Properties is 37.06 USD, with a high estimate of 40 USD and a low estimate of 33 USD. 19 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +19.33% Upside potential.

What Is the EPRT Premarket Price?

EPRT's last pre-market stock price is 31.43 USD. The pre-market share volume is 30.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.39, or 1.26%.
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