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KANSAS CITY - EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) announced Monday that its Board of Trustees has declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.295 per common share, payable October 15, 2025, to shareholders of record on September 30, 2025. The dividend represents an annualized payout of $3.54 per common share, yielding an attractive 6.05%. According to InvestingPro data, EPR has maintained dividend payments for 29 consecutive years, demonstrating remarkable dividend reliability.
The real estate investment trust also declared quarterly dividends for its preferred shareholders. Holders of the 5.75% Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares (NYSE:EPRprC) will receive $0.359375 per share, while the 9.00% Series E Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares (NYSE:EPRprE) will pay $0.5625 per share. Additionally, the 5.75% Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares (NYSE:EPRprG) will distribute $0.359375 per share.
All preferred dividends will be paid on October 15, 2025, to shareholders of record on September 30, 2025.
EPR Properties specializes in experiential net lease real estate, focusing on venues that facilitate leisure and recreation experiences. The company currently holds approximately $5.6 billion in total assets across 43 states, according to the press release statement.
The diversified REIT concentrates on properties where consumers choose to spend their discretionary time and money, applying specific underwriting criteria centered on industry, property, and tenant cash flow standards.
In other recent news, EPR Properties reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2025, exceeding analyst expectations. The company posted an earnings per share of $0.91, surpassing the forecasted $0.69, and reported revenues of $178.1 million, beating the expected $144.56 million. Raymond James responded by raising its price target for EPR Properties to $62 from $57, maintaining a Strong Buy rating, and noting the company’s in-line second quarter results and steady full-year guidance. JPMorgan also raised its price target to $65 from $56, maintaining an Overweight rating due to improved performance expectations. Meanwhile, Wells Fargo upgraded EPR Properties from Underweight to Equal Weight, following the announcement of a $200 million land sale to Genting Malaysia. This transaction was noted for its attractive yield and helped alleviate some concerns regarding the company’s equity-raising opportunities. On the other hand, KeyBanc downgraded EPR Properties from Overweight to Sector Weight, citing concerns about the sustainability of box office growth despite a 15% year-over-year increase in revenues. These developments reflect a mix of positive financial performance and cautious outlooks from analysts.
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