Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE: EPRT) sets $0.31 Q4 2025 dividend

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Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share of common stock for the fourth quarter of 2025. This level equates to an annualized dividend of $1.24 per share, indicating the cash return the company plans to provide to shareholders over a full year if maintained. The dividend will be paid on January 14, 2026 to stockholders recorded as of the close of business on December 31, 2025, so only investors on the books at that date will receive this payment.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

December 5, 2025

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland

001-38530

82-4005693

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

902 Carnegie Center Blvd., Suite 520

Princeton, New Jersey

08540

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

(609) 436-0619

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common stock, $0.01 par value

EPRT

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act ☐

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On December 5, 2025, the Board of Directors of Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share of common stock for the fourth quarter of 2025. The fourth quarter 2025 dividend represents an annualized dividend of $1.24 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on January 14, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 31, 2025. A copy of the related press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press Release dated December 8, 2025
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: December 8, 2025			ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY TRUST, INC.
			By:			/s/ Mark E. Patten
						Mark E. Patten
						Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What dividend did Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) declare for Q4 2025?

Essential Properties Realty Trust declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share of common stock for the fourth quarter of 2025.

What is the annualized dividend rate for Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT)?

The fourth quarter 2025 dividend of $0.31 per share represents an annualized dividend of $1.24 per share of common stock.

When is the Q4 2025 dividend for Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) payable?

The Q4 2025 dividend is payable on January 14, 2026 to eligible stockholders.

What is the record date for Essential Properties Realty Trust’s Q4 2025 dividend?

Stockholders must be on record as of the close of business on December 31, 2025 to receive the Q4 2025 dividend.

Which class of securities does the Essential Properties Realty Trust dividend apply to?

The declared Q4 2025 dividend applies to the company’s common stock, $0.01 par value, traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol EPRT.

Did Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) issue a press release about the Q4 2025 dividend?

Yes. A related press release dated December 8, 2025 is included as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.