EPRT Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc

Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. announced it will release its operating results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, after market close on February 11, 2026. The company will also host a quarterly earnings conference call and audio webcast on February 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Investors can access the webcast and dial-in details through the company's investor relations website.

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (PEB), Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc (EPRT), and Xenia Hotels & Resorts Inc (XHR) are set to trade ex-dividend on December 31, 2025, for their upcoming quarterly dividends. Investors should expect shares to open slightly lower on that date, reflecting the dividend payout. The article provides historical dividend charts and estimated annualized yields for each company.

Pete Mavoides, president and CEO of Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: EPRT), discussed how the REIT is generating growth despite current economic challenges. He highlighted EPRT's differentiation in the net lease space as a sale lease-back capital provider to middle market tenants, positioning them to deploy capital effectively. Mavoides also noted the company's strategy of maintaining a liquid capital position and low leverage to continue investment and growth, backed by an ample supply of capital for risk-adjusted returns.

Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. has announced the appointment of Robert W. Salisbury, CFA, as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2026. This promotion follows the resignation of current CFO Mark E. Patten. Salisbury, who joined the company in 2023, brings extensive capital markets and investment experience to the role.

Mizuho Securities analyst Haendel St. Juste has reaffirmed a "Buy" rating on Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc (EPRT.US) and increased the target price from $32 to $33. This adjustment is based on the analyst's historical success rate of 51.1% and an average return of 3.4% over the past year, according to TipRanks data. The article stresses that this information is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.

Mizuho has reiterated an "Outperform" recommendation for Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT), with an average one-year price target of $36.72/share, suggesting a 20.16% upside. The company's projected annual revenue shows a decrease of 19.98% to $425MM, while projected annual non-GAAP EPS is $0.98. Institutional ownership in EPRT remains significant, with several large funds holding substantial stakes, indicating a generally bullish outlook despite a slight decrease in overall institutional shares.