5 Best Monthly Dividend Stocks to Buy in June

In this article, we discuss 5 best monthly dividend stocks to buy in June. If you want to read our detailed analysis of dividend-paying stocks and their total returns over the years, go directly to read 10 Best Monthly Dividend Stocks to Buy in June. 

5. EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 25
Dividend Yield as of June 7: 6.56%

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) is a leading real estate investment trust which invests in amusement parks, ski resorts, and movie theatres. The company plans on expanding its footprint in Canada, as it recently announced acquiring a waterpark in Ontario for $142 million.

On May 16, EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) announced a monthly dividend of $0.275 per share, in line with its previous dividend. In March, the company raised its monthly dividend by 10%, coming through as one of the best monthly dividend stocks. The stock offers a dividend yield of 6.56%, as of the close of June 7.

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) announced its first-quarter 2022 earnings on May 4, posting an FFO of $1.16, which beat estimates by $0.13. For FY22, the company expects an FFO within the range of $4.39 to $4.55 and also confirmed investment spending guidance between $500 million and $700 million.

The number of hedge funds tracked by Insider Monkey holding stakes in EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) stood at 25 in Q1 2022, up from 22 in the previous quarter. These stakes hold a collective value of $225.5 million. Among these hedge funds, Israel Englander, Steve Cohen, and Matthew Barrett are some of the major stakeholders of the Missouri-based company in Q1 2022.