Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.16
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (EPRT) Dividend History
Income profile from 2018 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.7%
Payout Ratio
92.5%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
7 years
EPRT Dividend Income Check
Safety
92.5% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
7 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.9% and trend is rising.
EPRT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.7%
Trailing DPS$1.16
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout92.5%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak7 years
3Y CAGR3.9%
5Y CAGR5.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.7%
1Y Total Return1.3%
5Y Total Return46.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)22.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,60710Y ago$28,80820Y ago$28,808
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
EPRT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (9 years of payments)
EPRT Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. distributes 92.5% of earnings as dividends (At Risk).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
EPRT has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.9% and 5-year CAGR of 5.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EPRT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.7% dividend yield, 3.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 46.1%, with dividends contributing 22.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $28,808 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
EPRT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$5.63
Avg/Payment$0.2815
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $0.3100 | — | 4.02% | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.3100 | ↑ +3.3% | 4.06% | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 4.00% | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.3000 | ↑ +1.7% | 3.70% | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.2950 | — | 3.58% | Apr 11, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.2950 | ↑ +1.7% | 3.71% | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.2900 | — | 3.37% | Oct 11, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.2900 | ↑ +1.8% | 4.11% | Jul 12, 2024 |
EPRT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.7%
#7 of 8
Safety
At Risk
92.5% payout
Streak
7Y
5.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.7%
#7 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPRTEssential Properties… | $6.7B | 3.7% | 92.5% | 7 | At Risk |
3rd  NNNNNN REIT, Inc. | $8.4B | 5.3% | 1.1% | 9 | Sustainable |
 ADCAgree Realty Corpora… | $9.1B | 4.0% | 1.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
 NTSTNETSTREIT Corp. | $1.7B | 4.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 PINEAlpine Income Proper… | $279M | 0.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 WPCW. P. Carey Inc. | $16.0B | 4.9% | 1.7% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  FCPTFour Corners Propert… | $2.8B | 5.6% | 1.3% | 8 | Sustainable |
1st  GTYGetty Realty Corp. | $2.0B | 5.8% | 1.4% | 8 | Sustainable |
EPRT Annual Dividend History (2016–2026)
11 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.31 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.5% |
| 2025 | $1.21 | 3.9% | 4 | $1.28 | 94.1% | 1.06x | 5.9% |
| 2024 | $1.16 | 3.6% | 4 | $1.15 | 100.9% | 0.99x | 5.7% |
| 2023 | $1.12 | 4.2% | 4 | $1.24 | 90.3% | 1.11x | 5.5% |
| 2022 | $1.08 | 7.5% | 4 | $0.99 | 108.6% | 0.92x | 5.3% |
| 2021 | $1.00 | 7.5% | 4 | $0.82 | 122.0% | 0.82x | 4.9% |
| 2020 | $0.93 | 5.7% | 4 | $0.44 | 211.4% | 0.47x | 4.6% |
| 2019 | $0.88 | 102.8% | 4 | $0.63 | 139.7% | 0.72x | 4.3% |
| 2018 | $0.43 | — | 2 | $0.36 | 120.6% | 0.83x | 2.1% |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.47 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonEPRT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EPRT stock.
How much dividend does EPRT pay per share?
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (EPRT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.16 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.7%. Payments are made Annual.
When is EPRT's next ex-dividend date?
EPRT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EPRT typically pays dividends Annual.
Is EPRT's dividend safe?
EPRT's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +92.5% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 7-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is EPRT a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 7 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does EPRT pay dividends?
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.16 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 8+ years from 2018 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in EPRT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EPRT five years ago would be worth approximately $14,607 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EPRT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EPRT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.