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8. EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 34

On March 6, Truist analyst Michael Lewis raised the firm’s price recommendation on EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) to $62 from $60. The firm reiterated a Hold rating on the shares. The analyst said the firm increased its FFO estimates after Q4 results and following the announcement that EPR is acquiring several regional parks from Six Flags Entertainment (FUN). In a research note, the analyst said the higher estimates reflect expectations for increased investment volume.

During the company’s Q4 2025 earnings call, CEO Gregory Silvers said the fourth quarter closed a year marked by steady execution and progress toward faster growth. He noted that FFO as adjusted per share increased 5.1% for the year, while AFFO per share rose 6.2%. Silvers also pointed to the company’s expanding portfolio. He highlighted new investments in championship golf courses and the acquisition of a major water park. According to him, these steps broaden the company’s exposure within the attractions sector.

Looking ahead to 2026, Silvers said the company plans to build on its relationships across the industry while increasing its investment activity. He also discussed the company’s capital recycling strategy. Silvers said targeted asset sales helped improve the overall quality of the portfolio, reduce concentration risk, and free up capital that can be redeployed into higher-return experiential investments.

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) is a diversified experiential net lease real estate investment trust (REIT) that focuses on select experiential properties in the real estate industry. The company operates through two segments: Experiential and Education.