Cantor Fitzgerald has initiated coverage on Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc (EPRT) with an Overweight rating as of September 30, 2025. This marks the firm's first assessment of the company's investment potential, reflecting its analysis of the business and industry dynamics.
Essential Properties Realty Trust, headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, focuses on acquiring, owning, and managing single-tenant properties that are net leased on a long-term basis. The firm operates within the real estate sector and currently manages a diversified portfolio of approximately 2,104 freestanding net lease properties. These properties cater to various service-oriented and experience-based businesses, including car washes, restaurants, and medical services, among others. The portfolio has a weighted average lease term of 14 years and a weighted average rent coverage ratio of 3.5x.
As of November 20, 2025, EPRT has a market capitalisation of $6.1 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.39, and an EPS of 1.24. The company offers a dividend yield of 390.8%. Upcoming earnings are anticipated on July 21, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $0.33 and revenue of $161.0 million.
Analyst ratings, such as this new Overweight designation, provide insights based on extensive research and financial models. However, they are subject to change as new information emerges, and investors should consider a range of factors when making investment decisions. The current analyst consensus for EPRT includes 6 Strong Buy, 17 Buy, and 3 Hold ratings, reflecting a generally positive outlook among analysts.