As of May 26, 2023, Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:EPRT) has received a “Moderate Buy” recommendation from the nine ratings firms currently covering the stock. The general consensus may provide investors with some insight into the potential value and performance of this company’s shares.
Of those nine ratings firms mentioned in Bloomberg.com’s report, one investment analyst has issued a hold rating while four have given it a buy rating. Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.’s portfolio comprises high-quality single-tenant net leased properties on a long-term basis. Among them are recognizable brands such as Captain D’s, Art Van Furniture, AMC Theaters, and White Oak Station.
The company recently released its quarterly dividend for this year which was paid out on Friday, April 14th. Investors recorded on Friday, March 31st were granted a dividend of $0.275 per share. It is worth noting that the ex-dividend date for this particular dividend was Thursday, March 30th. These dividends represent an annualized payout ratio of 102.80% and at present offers investors a yield of 4.66%.
Moreover, according to available data from financial analysts that have covered EPRT in recent times shows an average target price within the next year at $25.92 suggesting the likelihood of growth in share value within that time frame.
In conclusion, whilst we can’t fully guarantee future outcomes when investing in stocks and securities markets; the aforementioned data on Essential Properties Realty Trust seems reassuring by proving positive potential for growth with solid indications provided so far by leading analysts’ recommendations and targets as well as paying out strong dividends to its investors year after year despite some fluctuations within its payout ratio numbers throughout these past few cycles which should be kept in mind when considering investing in this stock option or any other opportunities alike since market changes remain unpredictable at most times notwithstanding expert analysis or insights given by other specialists.
Investors bullish on Essential Properties Realty Trust as it shows potential for growth and profitability
Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) has been the focus of numerous research reports since its inception. The real estate investment trust, which focuses on single-tenant commercial properties across the US, is highly sought after by hedge funds and institutional investors alike.
These investors have added or reduced their stakes in EPRT in recent months. Armstrong Advisory Group Inc., for instance, acquired a new stake in the company valued at $25,000 during the fourth quarter of 2022. Advisors Asset Management Inc. raised its holdings by 68.5% during the third quarter of 2022 while Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp acquired a new stake worth $34,000 in the same period.
The aforementioned hedge funds are just some of the investors who recognize Essential Properties Realty Trust’s potential for growth and profitability. Mizuho recently boosted their price objective on the stock from $26.00 to $27.00 and issued a “buy” rating for it on March 9th, 2023, while Raymond James upped its price objective from $25.00 to $28.00 and gave it an “outperform” rating on April 6th of that year.
Despite mixed sentiments from analysts and varying price targets, shares of NYSE:EPRT opened at $23.58 on May 26th, 2023. Its quick ratio and current ratio were both at 6.07 while its debt-to-equity ratio was 0.54. Essential Properties Realty Trust had a market capitalization of $3.51 billion with a P/E ratio of 22.04 and a PEG ratio of
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