Is Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. a good dividend stock?

Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (EPRT) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 3.97%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is EPRT's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for EPRT stock is currently 3.97%.

How much does EPRT pay in dividends per year?

Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $1.2400 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does EPRT pay dividends?

EPRT stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is EPRT's dividend growing?

Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.'s 3-year dividend CAGR is 4.07%.

EPRT Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (EPRT) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 3.97% as of Jul 9, 2026. It pays $1.24 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 5.25% 5-year compound annual rate.

6.75B

Market cap

24.57x

Current P/E

24.63x

Forward P/E

3.97%

Dividend yield

$1.24

EPRT dividend

Dividend safety

At-risk

EPRT pays out about 98% of earnings, leaving little safety margin.

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EPRT chart

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	84.05%
Operating margin	64.51%
Pretax margin	45.27%
Net margin	45.03%
Effective tax rate	0.25%
ROA	3.69%
ROE	6.45%
D/E	0.60x
Interest coverage ratio	3.14x

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EPRT valuation

P/E	24.57x
P/S	11.35x
P/B	1.45x
P/CF	15.94x
P/FCF	-14.51x
P/OCF	15.94x
PEG	10.08x
EV multiple	7.54x

About

Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (EPRT) is a real estate enterprise focused on the acquisition, ownership, and management of freestanding, single-tenant commercial properties throughout the United States. The company leases these assets under long-term agreements to a diverse range of mid-sized businesses. Its tenant base spans various sectors, including dining establishments, automotive care facilities (like car washes and repair shops), medical and dental practices, convenience stores, equipment rental providers, entertainment venues, early childhood education centers, grocery outlets, and health and fitness clubs.