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title: "EPRT: Record occupancy, robust investment activity, and strong AFFO growth with low leverage"
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description: "Q2 2026 saw record portfolio occupancy (99.6%), $332M in new investments at a 7.8% yield, and AFFO per share growth leading peers at 8%. Balance sheet strength, low leverage (3.5x), and $1.7B liquidity support continued disciplined growth.Original document: Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. [EPRT] Slides Release — Jul. 23 2026DisclaimerThis is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original source."
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# EPRT: Record occupancy, robust investment activity, and strong AFFO growth with low leverage

Q2 2026 saw record portfolio occupancy (99.6%), $332M in new investments at a 7.8% yield, and AFFO per share growth leading peers at 8%. Balance sheet strength, low leverage (3.5x), and $1.7B liquidity support continued disciplined growth.

Original document: Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. \[EPRT\] Slides Release — Jul. 23 2026

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