Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.80
EPR Properties (EPR) Dividend History
Income profile from 1997 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
6.7%
Payout Ratio
1.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
EPR Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 11.4% and trend is rising.
EPR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield6.7%
Trailing DPS$3.80
FrequencyMonthly
Payments / 12M13
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout124.1%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR2.7%
5Y CAGR18.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)11.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.2%
Total Shareholder Yield6.9%
1Y Total Return7.6%
5Y Total Return45.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)33.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,51110Y ago$11,15820Y ago$24,396
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). EPR's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
EPR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (30 years of payments)
EPR Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
EPR Properties distributes 1.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 124.1%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
EPR has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.7% and 5-year CAGR of 18.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EPR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 6.7% dividend yield, 0.2% buyback yield, 6.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 11.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 45.1%, with dividends contributing 33.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,158 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
EPR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Monthly
TTM Total$5.99
Avg/Payment$0.2997
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026Latest | $0.3100 | — | 6.44% | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $0.3100 | — | 6.18% | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | $0.3100 | — | 5.82% | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.3100 | — | 6.21% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.3100 | — | 6.28% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.3100 | — | 6.40% | May 15, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.3100 | ↑ +5.1% | 7.12% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.2950 | — | 5.96% | Mar 16, 2026 |
EPR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
6.7%
#3 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
1.1% payout
Streak
4Y
18.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.9%
#4 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd EPREPR Properties | $4.3B | 6.7% | 1.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
2nd  VICIVICI Properties Inc. | $25.6B | 7.5% | 66.8% | 8 | Watch |
1st  GLPIGaming and Leisure P… | $10.9B | 8.1% | 1.1% | 5 | Sustainable |
 PEBPebblebrook Hotel Tr… | $2.1B | 0.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 RHPRyman Hospitality Pr… | $7.7B | 3.5% | 1.2% | 3 | Sustainable |
 SAFESafehold Inc. | $887M | 5.7% | 44.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
 CNKCinemark Holdings, I… | $4.3B | 0.8% | 28.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
EPR Annual Dividend History (1997–2026)
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.76 | — | 9 | — | — | — | 8.9% |
| 2025 | $3.52 | 3.5% | 12 | $3.28 | 107.3% | 0.93x | 11.4% |
| 2024 | $3.40 | 3.0% | 12 | $1.60 | 212.5% | 0.47x | 11.0% |
| 2023 | $3.30 | 1.5% | 12 | $1.97 | 167.5% | 0.60x | 10.7% |
| 2022 | $3.25 | 116.7% | 12 | $2.03 | 160.1% | 0.62x | 10.5% |
| 2021 | $1.50 | -1.0% | 6 | $1.00 | 150.0% | 0.67x | 4.8% |
| 2020 | $1.52 | -66.3% | 4 | $-1.73 | — | — | 4.9% |
| 2019 | $4.50 | 4.2% | 12 | $2.01 | 223.9% | 0.45x | 14.5% |
| 2018 | $4.32 | 5.9% | 12 | $3.59 | 120.3% | 0.83x | 14.0% |
| 2017 | $4.08 | 6.2% | 12 | $3.29 | 124.0% | 0.81x | 13.2% |
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EPR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EPR stock.
How much dividend does EPR pay per share?
EPR Properties (EPR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.80 per share, with a current dividend yield of +6.7%. Payments are made Monthly.
When is EPR's next ex-dividend date?
EPR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EPR typically pays dividends Monthly.
Is EPR's dividend safe?
EPR's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.1% and FCF payout ratio of +124.1%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is EPR a Dividend Payer?
Yes, EPR Properties is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +18.4%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does EPR pay dividends?
EPR Properties pays dividends Monthly. The trailing 12-month total is $3.80 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 29+ years from 1997 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in EPR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EPR five years ago would be worth approximately $14,511 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EPR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EPR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +11.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +6.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.