UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC raised its stake in shares of EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR - Free Report) by 304.7% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 457,621 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after buying an additional 344,544 shares during the period. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC owned about 0.60% of EPR Properties worth $22,442,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of EPR. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in shares of EPR Properties by 1,725.0% during the 3rd quarter. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC now owns 511 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 483 shares during the period. V Square Quantitative Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of EPR Properties in the third quarter worth about $27,000. Brooklyn Investment Group acquired a new stake in shares of EPR Properties during the 3rd quarter valued at about $27,000. GAMMA Investing LLC raised its holdings in EPR Properties by 262.2% in the 2nd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 594 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 430 shares during the period. Finally, Blue Trust Inc. grew its holdings in EPR Properties by 67.2% in the third quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 709 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock valued at $35,000 after purchasing an additional 285 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 74.66% of the company's stock.
EPR Properties Trading Up 0.2 %
NYSE:EPR traded up $0.11 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $45.10. The company had a trading volume of 342,646 shares, compared to its average volume of 572,977. EPR Properties has a 1 year low of $39.65 and a 1 year high of $50.26. The company has a market cap of $3.42 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.52 and a beta of 1.75. The company has a 50-day moving average of $46.38 and a 200 day moving average of $44.89. The company has a current ratio of 7.81, a quick ratio of 7.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19.
EPR Properties Announces Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a nov 24 dividend, which will be paid on Monday, December 16th. Investors of record on Friday, November 29th will be issued a $0.285 dividend. This represents a dividend yield of 7.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 29th. EPR Properties's dividend payout ratio is currently 148.05%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of research firms have weighed in on EPR. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on shares of EPR Properties from $48.00 to $51.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research report on Monday, September 9th. UBS Group initiated coverage on EPR Properties in a report on Thursday, November 14th. They issued a "neutral" rating and a $48.00 price objective on the stock. JMP Securities restated a "market perform" rating on shares of EPR Properties in a research report on Tuesday, September 24th. Wells Fargo & Company reiterated an "underweight" rating and set a $47.00 price target (up from $45.00) on shares of EPR Properties in a research report on Tuesday, October 1st. Finally, Raymond James upgraded EPR Properties from an "outperform" rating to a "strong-buy" rating and set a $54.00 price objective on the stock in a report on Wednesday, August 21st. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, five have assigned a hold rating, three have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, EPR Properties presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus 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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