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2. EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 34

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that focuses on experiential real estate. Its portfolio includes movie theaters, eat-and-play venues, casinos, ski resorts, gaming facilities, themed lodging, amusement and water parks, and fitness centers.

The company uses triple net leases, where tenants handle insurance, maintenance, and property taxes. This structure helps keep EPR’s income more predictable. It partners with some of the largest operators in these industries, which together represent a $100 billion market opportunity. The movie theater segment, which went through a difficult stretch during the COVID-19 pandemic, has started to stabilize. EPR owns 148 theaters across North America, and this segment contributes about 36% of its annualized Adjusted EBITDA from real estate.

At the same time, EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) has been selling lower-value theaters. The focus has shifted toward areas where demand and growth trends are stronger. That shift has supported its dividend recovery. After cutting the payout by a third during the pandemic, EPR has raised it three times. The dividend is now up 24% since 2022.