FMR LLC lessened its holdings in EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR - Free Report) by 50.2% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 96,368 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after selling 97,220 shares during the period. FMR LLC owned about 0.13% of EPR Properties worth $4,726,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the stock. CWM LLC grew its holdings in shares of EPR Properties by 142.5% in the second quarter. CWM LLC now owns 5,136 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock valued at $216,000 after acquiring an additional 3,018 shares in the last quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC increased its position in shares of EPR Properties by 138.5% during the 2nd quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 17,348 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock valued at $728,000 after purchasing an additional 10,075 shares during the last quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC raised its stake in shares of EPR Properties by 39.0% during the 2nd quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 13,153 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $552,000 after purchasing an additional 3,692 shares during the period. Swedbank AB boosted its holdings in shares of EPR Properties by 1.6% in the 2nd quarter. Swedbank AB now owns 177,757 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $7,462,000 after buying an additional 2,757 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Nisa Investment Advisors LLC grew its position in EPR Properties by 2.8% during the second quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 54,306 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock valued at $2,295,000 after buying an additional 1,484 shares during the period. 74.66% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
EPR Properties Price Performance
EPR traded up $0.37 on Friday, reaching $45.12. The company had a trading volume of 528,478 shares, compared to its average volume of 572,331. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19, a quick ratio of 7.81 and a current ratio of 7.81. EPR Properties has a 52-week low of $39.65 and a 52-week high of $50.26. The company has a market cap of $3.42 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.53 and a beta of 1.75. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $46.10 and a 200 day simple moving average of $45.00.
EPR Properties Announces Dividend
The business also recently disclosed a dec 24 dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, January 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be issued a dividend of $0.285 per share. This represents a dividend yield of 7.6%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 31st. EPR Properties's dividend payout ratio is currently 148.05%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several brokerages have commented on EPR. JMP Securities reaffirmed a "market perform" rating on shares of EPR Properties in a research report on Tuesday, September 24th. Wells Fargo & Company reissued an "underweight" rating and set a $47.00 price objective (up from $45.00) on shares of EPR Properties in a report on Tuesday, October 1st. UBS Group began coverage on EPR Properties in a research note on Thursday, November 14th. They issued a "neutral" rating and a $48.00 target price on the stock. Truist Financial increased their price target on EPR Properties from $44.00 to $46.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a research note on Friday, August 16th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on EPR Properties from $48.00 to $51.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Monday, September 9th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, five have issued a hold rating, three have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $48.28.
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EPR Properties NYSE: EPR is the leading diversified experiential net lease real estate investment trust (REIT), specializing in select enduring experiential properties in the real estate industry. We focus on real estate venues that create value by facilitating out of home leisure and recreation experiences where consumers choose to spend their discretionary time and money.
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