Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc Stock News

US equity markets rallied to their highest levels since February after a critical slate of employment data showed lukewarm labor market conditions in May, with only minimal tariff-related impacts. Benchmark interest rates jumped to near-four-month highs as hotter-than-expected wage growth metrics fueled doubts on the prospects for meaningful Federal Reserve easing this year. Meanwhile, investor...

Warren Buffett has only very rarely invested in REITs and has largely steered clear of the real estate sector. I detail why. I also share why I do invest in REITs and explain my unique approach to the sector.

The trade war is making a comeback. This is bad news for REITs as higher tariffs lead to higher inflation and interest rates. But there's a silver lining for long-term oriented investors.

PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: EPRT; the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share of common stock for the second quarter of 2025. On an annualized basis the second quarter 2025 dividend of $0.30 equals $1.20 per share, an increase of $0.02 per share compared to the previous annu...

Many REITs pay dividends on a monthly basis. Some of them are offering high dividend yields today. I present 5 of the best monthly paying REITs for passive income.

Net Lease REITs create value by investing at returns above their cost of capital; WACC is a key metric for quality assessment. Top Net Lease REITs like Agree Realty, Essential Properties, Four Corners, VICI, and Realty Income have the most attractive WACCs and investment spreads. High-yield or cheap REITs often have elevated payout ratios and weaker balance sheets, signaling higher risk and pos...

REITs have been in the penalty box for nearly 3.5 years now. This has opened up some highly compelling opportunities in the sector. I share my top 2 high-yield REIT picks right now.

EPRT's focus on mid-market, service-oriented tenants and sale-leaseback deals enables superior returns and diversification versus larger REIT peers. Strong Q1 2025 results, healthy rent coverage, low leverage, and conservative AFFO guidance highlight EPRT's financial strength and resilience. EPRT's lower payout ratio and robust balance sheet support future growth, justifying its premium valuati...