Vanderbilt University Makes New $244,000 Investment in EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR)

Vanderbilt University acquired a new position in EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 5,504 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock, valued at approximately $244,000.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of EPR. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of 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 worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 483 shares in the last quarter. V Square Quantitative Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of EPR Properties in the third quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Brooklyn Investment Group acquired a new stake in shares of EPR Properties in the 3rd quarter worth $27,000. Blue Trust Inc. raised its stake in EPR Properties by 67.2% during the third quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 709 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $35,000 after purchasing an additional 285 shares during the period. Finally, GAMMA Investing LLC lifted its holdings in EPR Properties by 38.9% in the third quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 825 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $40,000 after acquiring an additional 231 shares during the last quarter. 74.66% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

EPR Properties Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:EPR opened at $47.49 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 7.81, a current ratio of 7.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $45.28 and a 200 day simple moving average of $46.09. EPR Properties has a fifty-two week low of $39.65 and a fifty-two week high of $50.26. The company has a market cap of $3.60 billion, a PE ratio of 20.56 and a beta of 1.75.

EPR Properties Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a jan 25 dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, February 18th. Stockholders 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 of this dividend is Friday, January 31st. EPR Properties’s dividend payout ratio is presently 148.05%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts recently issued reports on the company. Royal Bank of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $50.00 target price on shares of EPR Properties in a research note on Thursday, January 30th. UBS Group initiated coverage on shares of EPR Properties in a research report on Thursday, November 14th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $48.00 target price on the stock. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, five have issued a hold rating, two have issued a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, EPR Properties currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $47.94.

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.