EPRT - Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.
Essential Properties has raised its payout each year since it began paying a dividend after its initial public offering in 2018. EPRT looks well-positioned to continue putting up exceptional AFFO per share growth in the net lease REIT space. As of Q1 2026, the REIT possessed considerable liquidity and a very low pro forma net debt-to-annualized adjusted EBITDAre ratio.
Iron Mountain, Tanger, Four Corners, Essential Properties, and Chatham Lodging delivered outsized REIT returns by exploiting price-value gaps during market panics. My disciplined value investing approach focuses on durable business models, strong balance sheets, and buying below intrinsic value, not market timing or headline chasing. IRM and SKT now trade at premium valuations, while EPRT and FCPT remain attractively priced with solid growth and conservative payout ratios; CLDT reached fair value and was exited.
PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: EPRT; “Essential Properties” or the “Company”) announced today that the Company will release its operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 after the market close on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and audio webcast on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations sec.
Essential Property Realty Trust remains a hold as current valuation offers insufficient margin of safety despite recent credit rating upgrades. EPRT's business model targets higher cap rates from non-investment grade, middle-market tenants, trading off higher risk for AFFO growth outperformance. Valuation using NAVPS and WACC methodology shows EPRT is 6.22% overvalued relative to its current share price, indicating efficient market pricing.
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PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: EPRT; the “Company”) announced today that its operating partnership, Essential Properties, L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”), has priced a public offering of $400 million aggregate principal amount of 5.375% Senior Notes due 2036 (the “Notes”). The Notes were priced at 98.119% of the principal amount and will mature on July 15, 2036. The offering is expected to settle on June 15, 2026, subject to the satisfaction.
PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: EPRT; the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share of common stock for the second quarter of 2026. The second quarter 2026 dividend represents an annualized dividend of $1.28 per share of common stock, an increase of $0.04 per share compared to the previous annualized dividend. The dividend is payable on July 14, 2026, to stockholders of record as.
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (EPRT) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
EPRT has delivered sector-leading growth, with Q1 revenue up 23% and AFFO per share up 11%. EPRT's aggressive external growth, funded by equity issuance, has led to a low leverage ratio but limits near-term share price upside. Trading at 15.8x AFFO, EPRT's premium valuation reflects past outperformance, but future upside appears constrained as growth tailwinds fade.
Essential Properties (EPRT) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.5 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.49 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.45 per share a year ago.
PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: EPRT; “Essential Properties” or the “Company”) today announced operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. First Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Highlights: Operating Results (compared to First Quarter 2025): • Investments (126 properties) $ Invested $388.6 million Weighted Avg Cash Cap Rate 7.7% • Dispositions (6 properties) Net Proceeds $10.2 million Weighted Avg Cash Cap Rate 6.9% •.
Asset Management One Co. Ltd. lessened its holdings in shares of Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: EPRT) by 5.9% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 386,741 shares of the company's stock after selling
Realty Income and VICI Properties are highlighted as top net lease REITs with wide moats and attractive valuations. Net lease REITs benefit from long-term, predictable cash flows and cost-of-capital advantages, especially those with access to European debt markets. O trades at 15.1x P/AFFO (below its historical 17.7x), offers a 5.0% yield, and is forecasted for a 15% 12-month total return.
B&I Capital AG grew its holdings in Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: EPRT) by 11.8% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 253,484 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 26,700 shares during the period. Essential
VICI Properties and Essential Properties Realty Trust offer attractive yields and are positioned for reliable income and potential double-digit total returns. VICI trades at a 6.40% forward yield, maintains a solid balance sheet, and is diversifying beyond Las Vegas, despite tenant concentration risks with Caesars Entertainment. EPRT, with a 3.81% forward yield and 8.6% AFFO growth, boasts strong occupancy, long lease terms, and low leverage, though its focus on non-rated tenants poses recession risk.
I achieved a record $912.86 in monthly dividends and added $308.68 in forward income, reaching $6,883.46 in annual projected dividends. New capital contributions and purchases, particularly in SPYI and ADC, drove forward income growth this month. My portfolio yield on cost stands at 4.83% versus a current yield of 3.77%, reflecting disciplined accumulation and reinvestment.
Essential Properties Realty Trust offers a compelling entry point after a recent price dip, trading at a forward P/FFO of 14.2 and yielding 4%. EPRT's relationship-driven acquisition model and focus on middle-market, service-oriented properties have delivered outsized total returns and robust AFFO growth. Strong balance sheet with BBB-/BBB ratings and a conservative 59% payout ratio support continued dividend growth and reinvestment.
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PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: EPRT; “Essential Properties” or the “Company”) announced today that the Company will release its operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 after the market close on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and audio webcast on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations.
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