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
6.6%
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 Yield6.6%
Trailing DPS$3.80
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M12
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout66.8%
FCF SafetyAdequate
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 Yield6.8%
1Y Total Return22.0%
5Y Total Return49.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)32.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,95610Y ago$12,84320Y ago$29,994
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
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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 66.8%, rated "Adequate".
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: 6.6% dividend yield, 0.2% buyback yield, 6.8% 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 49.6%, with dividends contributing 32.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,843 today.
EPR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$5.87
Avg/Payment$0.2935
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026Latest | $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 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.2950 | — | 6.51% | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.2950 | — | 7.05% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.2950 | — | 6.72% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.2950 | — | 7.14% | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.2950 | — | 6.02% | Oct 15, 2025 |
EPR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
6.6%
#1 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
1.1% payout
Streak
4Y
18.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.8%
#2 of 7
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st EPREPR Properties | $4.4B | 6.6% | 1.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
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 RHPRyman Hospitality Pr… | $7.0B | 3.9% | 1.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
 SAFESafehold Inc. | $1.1B | 4.6% | 44.5% | 4 | Sustainable |
 CNKCinemark Holdings, I… | $3.2B | 1.1% | 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 | $1.21 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 3.9% |
| 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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Start ComparisonEPR — 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 +6.6%. Payments are made Quarterly.
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 Quarterly.
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 +66.8%. 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 Quarterly. 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 $14,956 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 +6.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.