EPR Properties Raises Dividend by 5.1%

The real estate investment trust will pay a monthly dividend of $0.31 per share, up from $0.30 previously.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) announced on Wednesday, February 25th that it will increase its monthly dividend by 5.1% to $0.31 per share. The dividend will be paid on April 15th to shareholders of record as of March 31st. This represents an annualized dividend of $3.72 and a yield of 6.0% based on the company's current stock price.

Why it matters

The dividend increase demonstrates EPR Properties' financial strength and commitment to returning capital to shareholders. As a real estate investment trust (REIT), EPR Properties is required to distribute at least 90% of its taxable income to shareholders in the form of dividends.

The details

EPR Properties has increased its dividend every year for the past 1 years. The company's dividend payout ratio is currently 120%, indicating it is relying on its balance sheet to cover the dividend payments. However, analysts expect EPR Properties to earn $4.76 per share in the next year, which would bring the payout ratio down to a more sustainable 74.4%.

  • EPR Properties declared the dividend on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026.
  • The dividend will be paid on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026.
  • The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 31st, 2026.

The players

EPR Properties

A real estate investment trust that specializes in experiential properties across the United States, Canada and select international markets.

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What’s next

Investors will be watching to see if EPR Properties can maintain its increased dividend payout while also growing its business and earnings.

The takeaway

EPR Properties' dividend increase demonstrates the company's financial health and commitment to shareholder returns, even as it navigates the challenges facing the real estate industry.