Raymond James Reiterates Strong Buy Rating on Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:38:13 -0400

Raymond James analyst RJ Milligan reiterated a Strong Buy rating and $37.00 price target on Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE: EPRT).

The analyst comments "Overview: EPRT reported an in-line 3Q and raised the low end of its 2026 AFFO per share guidance range by a penny (likely driven by lower assumed treasury stock method dilution) with the midpoint now implying +7.7% y/y growth. Notably, EPRT provided initial 2027 AFFO guidance of $2.14 (midpoint), which implies ~5% y/y growth vs. 2026 (a ~300 bp deceleration) and assumes $1.0-1.5B of acquisitions - slightly lower volume (at the midpoint) vs. 2026 ($1.4B). Acquisition volume

Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) PT Lowered to $32.50 at Stifel on Core FFO Miss

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:48:26 -0400

Stifel analyst Simon Yarmak lowered the price target on Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE: EPRT) to $32.50 (from $36.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

The analyst commented, "Essential Properties Realty Trust reported 3Q26 AFFO per share of $0.51, +6% y/y, $0.01 below our estimate and in line with the Street. 3Q26 Core FFO per share was $0.55, +6% y/y, $0.02 below our estimate and $0.01 above the Street."

Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) PT Lowered to $32.50 at Stifel on Core FFO Miss

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:48:26 -0400

Stifel analyst Simon Yarmak lowered the price target on Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE: EPRT) to $32.50 (from $36.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

Form 10-Q ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES For: Sep 30

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Form 8-K ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES For: Oct 21

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:44:00 -0400

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Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) Misses Q3 EPS by 5c

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:14:04 -0400

Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE: EPRT) reported Q3 EPS of $0.27, $0.05 worse than the analyst estimate of $0.32. Revenue for the quarter came in at $168.67 million versus the consensus estimate of $158.15 million.

For earnings history and earnings-related data on Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) click here.

Essential Properties Announces Third Quarter 2026 Results

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:05:00 -0400

- Third Quarter Net Income per Share of $0.27 and AFFO per Share of $0.51 -

- Closed Investments of $342.2 million at a 7.7% Weighted Average Cash Cap Rate -

- Increases 2026 AFFO Guidance to $2.02 to $2.05 per Share -

- Issues 2027 AFFO Guidance of $2.10 to $2.18 per Share -

PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: EPRT; “Essential Properties” or the “Company”) today announced operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026.

Third Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Highlights:

Essential Properties Announces Third Quarter 2026 Results

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:05:00 -0400

Third Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Highlights:

Storied Youth Brands Launches New Identity to Support Growth of Founder-Led Early Education Brands

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:53:00 -0400

Platform names Cory Hughes CEO, building on early momentum and expanded capabilities across franchise development, real estate, financing, and technology

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Storied Youth Brands, the early childhood education platform formed by Lunchline Partners and Trivest Partners in December 2025, today announced the launch of its new brand identity and the appointment of Cory Hughes as Chief Executive Officer. Formerly known as Lunchline Youth Brands, Storied brings together founder-led early education brands under a shared platform designed to accelerate growth while preserving the identity, leadership, and educational approach that make each brand successful.

The platform provides shared capabilities

Storied Youth Brands Launches New Identity to Support Growth of Founder-Led Early Education Brands

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:53:00 -0400

Platform names Cory Hughes CEO, building on early momentum and expanded capabilities across franchise development, real estate, financing, and technology

The platform provides shared capabilities

Deutsche Bank Downgrades Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) to Hold

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:39:37 -0400

Deutsche Bank analyst Omotayo Okusanya downgraded Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE: EPRT) from Buy to Hold with a price target of $28.00 (from $38.00).

For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on Essential Properties Realty Trust click here. For more ratings news on Essential Properties Realty Trust click here.

Shares of Essential Properties Realty Trust closed at $25.51 yesterday.

Deutsche Bank Downgrades Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) to Hold

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:39:37 -0400

Deutsche Bank analyst Omotayo Okusanya downgraded Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE: EPRT) from Buy to Hold with a price target of $28.00 (from $38.00).

For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on Essential Properties Realty Trust click here. For more ratings news on Essential Properties Realty Trust click here.

Shares of Essential Properties Realty Trust closed at $25.51 yesterday.

Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) PT Lowered to $34 at Barclays

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:20:42 -0400

Barclays analyst Richard Hightower lowered the price target on Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE: EPRT) to $34.00 (from $37.00) while maintaining a Overweight rating.

Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) PT Lowered to $30 at BMO Capital

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:56:16 -0400

BMO Capital analyst John Kim lowered the price target on Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE: EPRT) to $30.00 (from $35.00) while maintaining a Outperform rating.

Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) PT Lowered to $29 at Mizuho

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:22:57 -0400

Mizuho analyst Haendel St. Juste lowered the price target on Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE: EPRT) to $29.00 (from $30.00) while maintaining a Outperform rating.

Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) PT Lowered to $30 at Wells Fargo

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:00:16 -0400

Wells Fargo analyst James Feldman lowered the price target on Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE: EPRT) to $30.00 (from $36.00) while maintaining a Overweight rating.

Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) PT Lowered to $30 at Wells Fargo

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:00:10 -0400

Wells Fargo analyst John Kilichowski lowered the price target on Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE: EPRT) to $30.00 (from $36.00) while maintaining a Overweight rating.

Form 4 ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES For: Oct 14 Filed by: Mavoides Peter M.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:57:00 -0400

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Form 4 ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES For: Oct 14 Filed by: Earnshaw Timothy J

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:56:00 -0400

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Form 4 ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES For: Oct 14 Filed by: Jenkins Robert M

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:55:00 -0400

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Truist Securities Assumes Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) at Buy

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:04:16 -0400

Truist Securities analyst Linda Tsai assumes coverage on Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE: EPRT) with a Buy rating and a price target of $31.00.

For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on Essential Properties Realty Trust click here. For more ratings news on Essential Properties Realty Trust click here.

Shares of Essential Properties Realty Trust closed at $25.81 yesterday.

Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. to Report Third Quarter 2026 Results on October 21, 2026

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:05:00 -0400

PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: EPRT; “Essential Properties” or the “Company”) announced today that the Company will release its operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 after the market close on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and audio webcast on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

A webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.essentialproperties.com. To listen to the live broadcast, go to the site at

Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. to Report Third Quarter 2026 Results on October 21, 2026

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:05:00 -0400

A webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.essentialproperties.com. To listen to the live broadcast, go to the site at

Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) Reiterated at Buy by Stifel

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:08:21 -0400

Stifel analyst Simon Yarmak reiterated a Buy rating and $36.00 price target on Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE: EPRT).

The analyst commented, "We hosted meetings with the management team of Essential Properties Realty Trust. Why EPRT? A recurring theme we heard in our meetings was that despite the upheaval in the capital markets and macro environment, management is pleased about the state of their business, portfolio, and balance sheet. With that said, shares are lagging significantly YTD (EPRT -7.9% vs. Triple-Net Sector +3.3% vs. the RMS +13.7% through 9/21). We feel that the company should outperform its net-lease peers in the

Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) PT Lowered to $30 at Scotiabank

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:52:24 -0400

Scotiabank analyst Greg McGinniss lowered the price target on Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE: EPRT) to $30.00 (from $33.00) while maintaining a Sector Outperform rating.

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