Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.

Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.

EPRTยทNYSE

$29.71

-0.87%
Real EstateREIT - Diversified

Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc., a real estate company, acquires, owns, and manages single-tenant properties in the United States. The company leases its properties to middle-market companies, such as restaurants, car washes, automotive services, medical and dental services, convenience stores, equipment rental, entertainment, early childhood education, grocery, and health and fitness on a long-term basis. As of December 31, 2021, it had a portfolio of 1, 451 properties. The company qualifies as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes. It generally would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$6.42B
EPS1.2900
P/E Ratio23.03
Earnings Date07/22/2026
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Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that EPRT stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 37.08, with estimates ranging from a low of 34.00 to a high of 40.00.

Lowest Target
34.00
14.44%
Consensus Target
37.08
24.81%
Highest Target
40.00
34.63%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 37.08, with estimates ranging from a low of 34.00 to a high of 40.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+24.8%

Strong upside potential. Consensus indicates attractive return opportunity with favorable risk-reward profile.

Analyst Agreement

16.2% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Analyst Conviction

Very High

Strong buy conviction: High upside with tight consensus suggests compelling investment opportunity backed by analyst confidence.

Market Sentiment Insight

Rare opportunity: Exceptional upside potential with strong analyst consensus creates a compelling setup. The combination of significant price target premium and tight agreement suggests high-conviction undervaluation that may attract institutional capital.

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Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
561.89M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
634.48M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
630.45M - 637.84M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+12.9%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage8 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

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Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
253.01M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
261.59M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
258.36M - 264.81M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+3.4%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage8 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
1.29
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$1.30
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$1.28 - $1.31
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+0.8%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage5 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
365.36M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
395.96M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
393.44M - 398.05M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+8.4%

Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.

Analyst Coverage8 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

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Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
518.96M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
578.21M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
574.54M - 581.28M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+11.4%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage8 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

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Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
40.87M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
56.44M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
56.08M - 56.74M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+38.1%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage8 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $1.25M worth of EPRT shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

25.5K

817.52K

Net Activity

-818K

-$818K

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

13.2K

435.96K

Net Activity

-436K

-$436K

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
PAJ

Peil A Joseph

Officer: Executive Vp And Cio

32.9K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$1.07M

2
SRW

Salisbury Robert Webb

Officer: Executive Vp And Cfo

5.9K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$187K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $1.25M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$818K

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

2 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Persistent selling pressure: Consistent insider selling with weak buy/sell ratio suggests insiders may be capitalizing on current valuation. Exercise caution and review recent earnings quality and management commentary.