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EPRT Stock Chart & Stats
$32.34
-$0.41(-1.27%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$32.34
-$0.41(-1.27%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$28.95 - $34.73
Previous Close$31.93
Volume1.23M
Average Volume (3M)1.96M
Market Cap
$7.00B
Enterprise Value$9.34K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$134.23M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.92B
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.9
Beta0.34
Next Earnings
Oct 28, 2026EPS Estimate
0.34Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.87%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.29
Shares Outstanding216,273,010
10 Day Avg. Volume1,783,754
30 Day Avg. Volume1,956,374
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.05
Price to Book (P/B)1.41
Price to Sales (P/S)10.55
P/FCF Ratio15.56
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$36.83Price Target Upside13.87% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)1.33
Revenue Forecast (FY)$631.38M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Occupancy & Long Lease TenorNear-full occupancy combined with long weighted-average lease terms provides durable, predictable rental cash flows and low re-leasing risk. Over 2–6 months this underpins stable AFFO and reduces volatility from tenant turnover, supporting sustainable dividend coverage and predictable capital planning.
Diversified Tenant Base & Strong Rent CoverageBroad tenant diversification and a robust average rent coverage ratio materially lower single-tenant concentration risk. This structural credit strength reduces downside to rents and cash collections across economic cycles, improving portfolio resilience and protecting long-term AFFO generation.
Disciplined Deployment With Attractive YieldsManagement's ability to source >$1B pipeline and deploy capital at mid-to-high 7% cash yields while raising AFFO guidance indicates durable acquisition economics. Sustained yield spreads over cost of capital support organic AFFO growth and long-term per-share cash generation if execution persists.
Bears Say
Negative Trailing Free Cash FlowA negative TTM free cash flow position signals reliance on external financing to fund growth and dividends. Over the medium term this reduces flexibility, increases sensitivity to capital markets access and raises execution risk if funding costs rise or equity/debt channels tighten.
Debt-funded ExpansionModerate but rising leverage to fund portfolio growth increases interest expense sensitivity and refinancing risk. If rates rise or property performance softens, elevated debt load limits maneuverability, may pressure coverage metrics, and could constrain acquisition flexibility over the next several quarters.
Refinancing & Dilution RiskConcentrated near-term refinancing and large unsettled equity programs create potential AFFO dilution and execution risk. Depending on market conditions, replacing the 2027 term loan or settling forward sales may increase financing costs or share count, pressuring per-share metrics across the 2–6 month horizon.
Essential Properties Realty News
EPRT FAQ
What was Essential Properties Realty Trust’s price range in the past 12 months?
Essential Properties Realty Trust lowest stock price was $28.95 and its highest was $34.73 in the past 12 months.
What is Essential Properties Realty Trust’s market cap?
Essential Properties Realty Trust’s market cap is $7.00B.
When is Essential Properties Realty Trust’s upcoming earnings report date?
Essential Properties Realty Trust’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 28, 2026 which is in 89 days.
How were Essential Properties Realty Trust’s earnings last quarter?
Essential Properties Realty Trust released its earnings results on Jul 22, 2026. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.332 by $0.008.
Is Essential Properties Realty Trust overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Essential Properties Realty Trust’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Essential Properties Realty Trust pay dividends?
Essential Properties Realty Trust pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.32 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.87%. See more information on Essential Properties Realty Trust dividends here
What is Essential Properties Realty Trust’s EPS estimate?
Essential Properties Realty Trust’s EPS estimate is 0.34.
How many shares outstanding does Essential Properties Realty Trust have?
Essential Properties Realty Trust has 216,273,010 shares outstanding.
What happened to Essential Properties Realty Trust’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Essential Properties Realty Trust reported an EPS of $0.34 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.332. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.715%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Essential Properties Realty Trust?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in EPRT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Essential Properties Realty Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$36.83 (13.87% Upside)
$36.83 (13.87% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
EPRT Sentiment 75%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 81.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $708.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
10.31%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.87%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
19.09%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Essential Properties Realty Trust
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (EPRT) is a real estate enterprise focused on the acquisition, ownership, and management of freestanding, single-tenant commercial properties throughout the United States. The company leases these assets under long-term agreements to a diverse range of mid-sized businesses. Its tenant base spans various sectors, including dining establishments, automotive care facilities (like car washes and repair shops), medical and dental practices, convenience stores, equipment rental providers, entertainment venues, early childhood education centers, grocery outlets, and health and fitness clubs. As of December 31, 2021, EPRT's property portfolio included 1,451 locations. For federal income tax purposes, the company operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT), which generally exempts it from corporate income taxes, provided it distributes at least 90% of its taxable profits to its shareholders. The company was founded in 2016 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Princeton, New Jersey.
EPRT Company Deck
EPRT Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call conveyed strong operational and financial performance: healthy AFFO growth, increased guidance, robust Q2 investment activity with attractive yields, high occupancy, improving same-store rent growth and a strong balance sheet with $1.7B liquidity. Headwinds were modest and largely manageable — a small treasury dilution impact, conservative noncash loan reserves, some short-term coverage bucket movement, and potential dilution when replacing a 2027 term loan. Management emphasized diversified portfolio construction, disciplined capital deployment, and a sizable pipeline, suggesting continued execution and upside.View all EPRT earnings summariesEPRT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$36.83
▲(13.87% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.55% Insiders
37.83% Mutual Funds
0.56% Other Institutional Investors
28.86% Public Companies and
Individual Investors