Focus Financial Network Inc. Acquires 2,321 Shares of EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR)

Focus Financial Network Inc. lifted its stake in EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) by 12.4% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 21,022 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after acquiring an additional 2,321 shares during the period. Focus Financial Network Inc.’s holdings in EPR Properties were worth $931,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in EPR. Sanctuary Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in EPR Properties during the 2nd quarter worth about $448,000. GAMMA Investing LLC lifted its holdings in shares of EPR Properties by 38.9% in the third quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 825 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $40,000 after buying an additional 231 shares in the last quarter. CWM LLC boosted its position in shares of EPR Properties by 49.6% in the third quarter. CWM LLC now owns 7,683 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $377,000 after acquiring an additional 2,547 shares during the period. Creative Planning boosted its position in shares of EPR Properties by 37.9% in the third quarter. Creative Planning now owns 22,552 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $1,106,000 after acquiring an additional 6,199 shares during the period. Finally, Presima Securities ULC bought a new stake in EPR Properties during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $216,000. 74.66% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

EPR Properties Stock Performance

NYSE EPR opened at $47.44 on Thursday. 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 $45.50 and a 200-day moving average of $46.19. The company has a market capitalization of $3.59 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.54 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 company 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 yield of 7.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, January 31st. EPR Properties’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 148.05%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have commented on EPR shares. Royal Bank of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $50.00 price target on shares of EPR Properties in a report on Thursday, January 30th. UBS Group initiated coverage on EPR Properties in a research report on Thursday, November 14th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $48.00 price objective 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 issued a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, EPR Properties presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $47.94.

EPR Properties Company Profile

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.