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Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE: EPRT) generates news flow characteristic of an actively acquiring net lease REIT. As a company focused on sale-leaseback transactions with middle-market operators, news coverage spans property acquisitions, capital markets activity, and quarterly financial results.
Dividend announcements represent a regular news category for Essential Properties. As a REIT distributing most taxable income to shareholders, the company declares quarterly dividends that attract income-focused investor attention. Dividend increases signal portfolio growth and rental income expansion.
Capital markets activity produces significant news events. Essential Properties periodically raises equity through public stock offerings and issues senior unsecured notes to fund acquisitions. These financing announcements provide insight into the company's growth trajectory and balance sheet management approach.
Quarterly and annual earnings releases detail portfolio performance, acquisition activity, and key metrics including funds from operations (FFO) and occupancy rates. These reports offer visibility into tenant health, lease renewals, and same-store rent growth across the portfolio.
Leadership changes and board appointments generate periodic announcements. Executive promotions, new officer appointments, and director elections reflect organizational development as the company scales its operations.
Bookmark this page to follow Essential Properties Realty Trust news as the company executes its middle-market net lease investment strategy. Coverage includes earnings releases, dividend declarations, financing transactions, and corporate developments relevant to EPRT shareholders and prospective investors.
Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE: EPRT) will release fourth quarter 2025 operating results for the period ended December 31, 2025 after market close on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and audio webcast on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A live webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section at www.essentialproperties.com and listeners should access the site at least 15 minutes early to register and download any necessary audio software.
Telephone dial-in numbers and replay details are provided for domestic and international participants, with Conference ID: EPRT and replay PIN: 11160701.
Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE: EPRT) announced that Robert W. Salisbury, CFA will become Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Salisbury has been a Senior Vice President at the company since 2023 and led capital markets and investor relations functions. The company said his familiarity with strategy, finances and reporting supports the promotion.
Mark E. Patten will resign as Chief Financial Officer effective December 31, 2025 to pursue a new professional opportunity.
Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE: EPRT) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share for Q4 2025. Annualized dividend is $1.24 per share, an increase of $0.04 versus the prior annualized dividend (approximately a 3% rise). The dividend is payable on January 14, 2026 to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2025.
Essential Properties (NYSE: EPRT) reported Q3 2025 results with Net income per share $0.33 (+22%) and AFFO per share $0.48 (+12%). The Company closed $369.8M of investments in Q3 at an 8.0% weighted average cash cap rate and $1.0B YTD investments at a 7.9% cash cap rate. 2025 AFFO guidance was raised to $1.87–$1.89; 2026 AFFO guidance issued at $1.98–$2.04 with expected 2026 investment volume of $1.0B–$1.4B. Pro forma net debt to annualized adjusted EBITDA was 3.8x and total available liquidity was $1.4B.
Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE: EPRT) has scheduled its third quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call. The company will release Q3 2025 operating results on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, after market close.
A conference call and audio webcast will be held the following day, Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Investors can access the webcast through the company's Investor Relations website and should register at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE:EPRT) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share for the third quarter of 2025. The dividend represents an annualized distribution of $1.20 per share and will be paid on October 14, 2025 to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2025.
Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE: EPRT) has announced the pricing of $400 million in senior notes through its operating partnership. The notes, due in 2035, carry a 5.400% interest rate and were priced at 98.317% of principal value.
The offering is expected to settle on August 21, 2025, with the notes maturing on December 1, 2035. The company plans to use the proceeds to repay outstanding amounts on its revolving credit facility and for general corporate purposes, including future investments. The notes will be fully guaranteed by Essential Properties Realty Trust.
Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE: EPRT) reported strong second quarter 2025 results, with net income per share of $0.32 (up 10%) and AFFO per share of $0.46 (up 7%). The company completed $334.0 million in investments at a 7.9% weighted average cash cap rate during Q2, acquiring 77 properties.
Key financial metrics include a healthy leverage ratio of 3.5x net debt to adjusted EBITDA and substantial liquidity of $1.3 billion. The company raised $118.9 million through its ATM program at $32.45 per share. Portfolio performance remains robust with a 99.6% occupancy rate and a weighted average lease term of 14.3 years.
Based on strong performance, EPRT increased its 2025 guidance, now expecting AFFO per share of $1.86 to $1.89 and investment volume of $1.0 to $1.2 billion. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, representing an annualized dividend of $1.20.
Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE: EPRT) has announced the election of Kristin L. Smallwood to its Board of Directors, expanding the board to eight members with seven independent directors. Smallwood brings nearly 30 years of experience from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), where she served as a partner from 2006 to 2025 and led the US Automotive Assurance Sector from 2015 to 2018.
Smallwood's expertise spans financial analysis, audit matters, SEC compliance, and public reporting. She currently serves on the boards of United Way for Southeastern Michigan as Audit Committee Chair and Inforum, a non-profit supporting women in business. She holds a B.A. in Economics from Albion College and an M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Michigan.
Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE: EPRT) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call. The company will release Q2 2025 operating results after market close on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
The earnings conference call and audio webcast will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Investors can access the webcast through the company's Investor Relations website and should register at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
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