EPR

EPR Properties is upgraded from hold to buy, driven by accelerating AFFO growth, portfolio diversification, and a compelling valuation. EPR posted double-digit AFFO and revenue growth in Q2, with AFFO up 15.3% and investment spending reaching a post-COVID record. The REIT raised full-year guidance, now expecting 7% AFFO growth for 2026, supported by robust investment activity and strong balance sheet flexibility.

Retirement income investors face a familiar tension in August 2026: the 10-year Treasury yield sits at 4.63%, in the 92.7th percentile of the past year, which raises the bar for every income-paying equity.

KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) declared its monthly cash dividend payable 9/15/26 to shareholders as of 8/31/26.

Investors with an interest in REIT and Equity Trust - Retail stocks have likely encountered both EPR Properties (EPR) and Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

Here is how EPR Properties (EPR) and Amerant Bancorp Inc. (AMTB) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

EPR Properties' Series E convertible preferred (EPR.PR.E) offers a materially higher yield than Series C (EPR.PR.C), driven by its ~9% coupon, despite trading at premium to its convertible value. EPR.PR.E provides a balanced profile: higher yield than Series C, equity upside optionality, and downside protection if common shares decline. Series C offers greater capital appreciation potential if EPR's common stock outperforms, but at a yield ~1.5% lower than Series E.

With the 10-year Treasury yielding 4.70%, income investors don't need to reach for junk to beat the risk-free rate.

Not every REIT deserves the recent rally. AI could make some property risks worse. Two popular high-yield REITs look too risky.

Retirees heading into fall want two things from an income portfolio: a check that shows up every 30 days, and a dividend that will not be cut.

EPR Properties NYSE: EPR reported higher revenue and funds from operations in the second quarter of 2026, supported by investment activity, rent and interest increases, and portfolio performance. The experiential real estate investment trust also raised its full-year investment spending and earnings guidance after completing more than $440 million of investments during the quarter.