Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (EPRT)

PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: EPRT; “Essential Properties” or the “Company”) announced today that the Company will release its operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, after the market close on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The Company will host its quarterly earnings conference call and audio webcast on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor R.

Essential Properties Realty Trust offers a compelling buying opportunity below $30, with strong AFFO growth and raised guidance despite recent share price weakness. EPRT's Q2 earnings showed solid revenue and AFFO growth, but sector volatility and minor occupancy declines have pressured the stock. With low leverage, ample liquidity, and a low payout ratio, EPRT is well-positioned to capitalize on a lower rate environment and long-term growth.

PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: EPRT; the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share of common stock for the third quarter of 2025. On an annualized basis the third quarter 2025 dividend of $0.30 equals $1.20 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on October 14, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 30, 2025. About Essential Properties.

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PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: EPRT; the “Company”) announced today that its operating partnership, Essential Properties, L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”), has priced a public offering of $400 million aggregate principal amount of 5.400% Senior Notes due 2035 (the “Notes”). The Notes were priced at 98.317% of the principal amount and will mature on December 1, 2035. The offering is expected to settle on August 21, 2025, subject to the satisfac.

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I compare Realty Income and Essential Properties Realty Trust, two net lease REITs, to determine which offers better long-term value. Realty Income is renowned for income and safety, but its recent returns lag behind both EPRT and the broader real estate index. EPRT, a smaller net lease REIT, has delivered superior total returns over the past five years, prompting a closer look at its advantages.

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Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:EPRT ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 24, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants A. Joseph Peil - Executive VP & Chief Investment Officer Mark E.

Essential Properties (EPRT) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.46 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.47 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.43 per share a year ago.

PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: EPRT; “Essential Properties” or the “Company”) today announced operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025. Second Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating Highlights: Operating Results (compared to Second Quarter 2024):     •Investments (77 properties) $ Invested $334.0 million   Weighted Avg Cash Cap Rate 7.9% •Dispositions (23 properties) Net Proceeds $46.2 million   Weighted Avg Cash Cap Rate.

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