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Investing.com - KeyBanc downgraded EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) from Overweight to Sector Weight on Tuesday, citing concerns about the sustainability of box office growth despite ongoing recovery in the theater industry. According to InvestingPro data, EPR maintains impressive gross profit margins of 91.5% and has maintained dividend payments for 29 consecutive years, with a current yield of 6.71%.
The first half of 2025 saw box office revenues increase 15% year-over-year, with several major releases scheduled for the second half of the year including "Wicked: For Good," "Avatar: Fire and Ash," and "Zootopia 2," according to KeyBanc. InvestingPro analysis indicates the company’s net income is expected to grow this year, with 8 additional exclusive insights available to subscribers.
EPR’s North American Box Office Gross estimate of $9.3 billion to $9.7 billion represents 9.2% growth for 2025, suggesting box office growth may moderate in the second half of the year, the research firm noted.
Looking ahead to 2026, KeyBanc expects continued growth driven by high-profile releases including "Super Mario Bros. 2," "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu," live action "Moana," "The Odyssey," "Minions 3," "Toy Story 5," "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," "Avengers: Doomsday," and "Shrek 5."
Despite the strong lineup of future releases, KeyBanc expressed concern that sustaining high-single-digit box office growth may be difficult given elevated macroeconomic uncertainty. EPR’s overall financial health score is rated as GOOD by InvestingPro, with liquid assets exceeding short-term obligations. Detailed analysis and comprehensive metrics are available in EPR’s Pro Research Report, part of the extensive coverage of over 1,400 US stocks.
In other recent news, EPR Properties reported impressive financial results for the second quarter of 2025, exceeding analyst expectations. The company posted an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.91, significantly higher than the forecasted $0.69, resulting in a 31.88% surprise. Additionally, EPR Properties surpassed revenue forecasts by reporting $178.1 million compared to the expected $144.56 million. Despite these strong financial results, Raymond (NSE:RYMD) James maintained a Strong Buy rating on EPR Properties and raised its price target from $57 to $62. The firm highlighted that EPR’s second quarter results were in line with expectations and the company maintained its full-year FFOAA guidance, suggesting a 4.3% year-over-year growth at the midpoint. These developments reflect positively on EPR Properties’ financial health and future prospects.
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