Essential Properties Realty Declares Increased Quarterly Dividend

TipRanks Cyber Monday Sale Claim 60% off TipRanks Premium for data-backed insights and research tools you need to invest with confidence. Subscribe to TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks and see our data in action through our high-performing model portfolio - now also 60% off Essential Properties Realty ( (EPRT) ) just unveiled an update. On December 5, 2025, Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share for the fourth quarter of 2025, representing an annualized dividend of $1.24 per share. This increase of approximately 3% over the prior quarter’s dividend reflects the company’s continued financial performance and commitment to returning value to shareholders. The dividend is payable on January 14, 2026, to stockholders of record as of December 31, 2025. The most recent analyst rating on (EPRT) stock is a Buy with a $35.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Essential Properties Realty stock, see the EPRT Stock Forecast page. Spark’s Take on EPRT Stock According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, EPRT is a Outperform. Essential Properties Realty’s strong financial performance and positive earnings call are the most significant factors driving the score. The company’s robust growth, high profitability margins, and efficient cash flow management are complemented by increased financial guidance. Technical analysis and valuation suggest a stable outlook, while potential risks include rising G&A expenses and cap rate compression. To see Spark’s full report on EPRT stock, click here. More about Essential Properties Realty Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. is an internally managed real estate investment trust (REIT) that focuses on acquiring, owning, and managing primarily single-tenant properties. These properties are net leased on a long-term basis to companies operating service-oriented or experience-based businesses. As of September 30, 2025, the company’s portfolio included 2,266 freestanding net lease properties with a weighted average lease term of 14.4 years and a weighted average rent coverage ratio of 3.6x, and was 99.8% leased to tenants operating 645 different concepts across 48 states. Average Trading Volume: 1,902,014 Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy Current Market Cap: $6.09B