EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) Shares Bought by BTC Capital Management Inc.

BTC Capital Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) by 11.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 7,577 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after buying an additional 795 shares during the quarter. BTC Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in EPR Properties were worth $336,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC grew its stake in EPR Properties by 304.7% in the 3rd quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 457,621 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $22,442,000 after acquiring an additional 344,544 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted its holdings in shares of EPR Properties by 35.7% during the third quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 673,117 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $33,010,000 after purchasing an additional 177,061 shares during the last quarter. Raymond James & Associates boosted its holdings in shares of EPR Properties by 398.0% during the third quarter. Raymond James & Associates now owns 154,198 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $7,562,000 after purchasing an additional 123,233 shares during the last quarter. Eagle Asset Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of EPR Properties in the third quarter valued at $5,224,000. Finally, International Assets Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in EPR Properties in the third quarter valued at $3,285,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 74.66% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

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

EPR Properties Stock Down 1.2 %

Shares of EPR Properties stock opened at $46.12 on Friday. EPR Properties has a twelve month low of $39.65 and a twelve month high of $50.26. The stock has a market cap of $3.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.96 and a beta of 1.75. The company has a current ratio of 7.81, a quick ratio of 7.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $45.23 and a 200 day moving average price of $46.03.

EPR Properties Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a jan 25 dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 18th. Stockholders of record on Friday, January 31st will be given a $0.285 dividend. This represents a dividend yield of 7.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, January 31st. EPR Properties’s payout ratio is 148.05%.

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.