
EPRT Stock Forecast & Price Target
EPRT Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc. has exhibited positive momentum with a reported increase in the lower end of its 2025 Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO) guidance, reflecting strong acquisition cap rates at 8% and a boosted annual investment volume to $1.3 billion. The company has achieved a record acquisition GAAP cap rate of 10.0% for the quarter, coupled with robust tenant credit and lease escalations of 2.3%, reinforcing a favorable financial outlook. Furthermore, with a strong balance sheet and projected annual growth rates of approximately 7.4% in Funds Available for Distribution (FAD) per share from 2026 through 2031, the company demonstrates solid fundamentals for long-term stability and expansion.
Bears say
The financial outlook for Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc is under pressure due to multiple factors, including a downgrade in 2026 FFO estimates to $2.13 per share, which falls short of consensus expectations. Additionally, concerns over rising interest rates may dampen external growth prospects and limit the company’s ability to fund future acquisitions in a challenging equity and credit market environment. The potential for increased tenant vacancies, particularly in the context of the economic slowdown impacting middle-market tenants, adds further uncertainty to the company's financial stability.
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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