EPR Properties

EPR Properties is a specialized real estate investment trust (REIT) established in 1997. Its primary function is to invest in and manage a portfolio of entertainment, recreation, and education properties across the United States. The company focuses on experiential real estate assets, such as multiplex cinemas, ski resorts, water parks, golf complexes, public charter schools, and early childhood education centers, aiming to capture sectors driven by consumer and social trends. This diversified portfolio strategy allows EPR Properties to target stable long-term cash flows backed by contractual lease agreements and relationships with established operators in niche markets. As a REIT, the company distributes a significant portion of its income as dividends to shareholders, making it a key player for investors seeking exposure to non-traditional commercial real estate segments. With a market capitalization in the multi-billion dollar range and coverage by numerous analysts, EPR Properties holds a distinct role in providing alternative real estate investment opportunities within the broader financial market, emphasizing sectors less correlated to traditional office, retail, or industrial property performance.