
EPRT Stock Forecast & Price Target
EPRT Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc. has demonstrated impressive earnings growth alongside one of the lowest dividend payout ratios in the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector, highlighting its strong financial management. The company is poised for continued success with a projected annualized funds from operations (AFFO) compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 9% from 2024 to 2026, significantly outpacing the sector average of 3.5%. Additionally, EPRT's robust investment activity, including a record acquisition GAAP cap rate of 10% for the quarter and increased annual investment volume expectations, underscores its favorable positioning in the commercial real estate market.
Bears say
Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc has faced underperformance year-to-date, with a decline of 2.6% compared to a peer group increase of 13.0%, indicating significant relative weakness in the stock. The company's financial metrics also reveal a higher valuation multiple of 14.2x compared to its peers at 13.3x, suggesting a compression in valuation despite management's guidance for future earnings growth. Furthermore, the rising and volatile interest rate environment poses risks to external growth expectations, further contributing to a negative outlook for the stock.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
EPRT Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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