EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) Short Interest Update

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 2,550,000 shares, an increase of 14.9% from the December 31st total of 2,220,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 489,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 5.2 days. Currently, 3.4% of the shares of the company are short sold.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts have issued reports on the company. Royal Bank of Canada restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $50.00 price objective on shares of EPR Properties in a research note on Thursday. UBS Group initiated coverage on EPR Properties in a research report on Thursday, November 14th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $48.00 target price for the company. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, five have issued a hold rating, two have assigned a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $47.94.

EPR Properties Stock Performance

NYSE EPR opened at $46.12 on Friday. EPR Properties has a 52-week low of $39.65 and a 52-week high of $50.26. The company has a fifty day moving average of $45.23 and a 200-day moving average of $46.03. The company has a market capitalization of $3.49 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.96 and a beta of 1.75. 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 Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a jan 25 dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 18th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 31st will be paid a dividend of $0.285 per share. This represents a dividend yield of 7.5%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 31st. EPR Properties’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 148.05%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On EPR Properties

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC boosted its position in 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 valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 483 shares during the period. V Square Quantitative Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of EPR Properties in the 3rd quarter worth about $27,000. Brooklyn Investment Group bought a new position in shares of EPR Properties in the 3rd quarter worth about $27,000. Blue Trust Inc. lifted its position in EPR Properties by 67.2% during the 3rd quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 709 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $35,000 after acquiring an additional 285 shares during the period. Finally, GAMMA Investing LLC lifted its holdings in shares of EPR Properties by 38.9% during the third quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 825 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $40,000 after purchasing an additional 231 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 74.66% of the company’s stock.

About EPR Properties

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.