EPR Properties shares rose 3.5% following a notable acceleration in growth and increased investment guidance driven by their largest acquisition since COVID. The market rewarded the company’s expanded acquisition pipeline and upward revision of FFO growth expectations to 6.5%.
- Reported 5.9% increase in FFO as adjusted per share year-over-year for Q1 2026.
- Announced acquisition of a $315 million Seven Park regional portfolio from Six Flags, diversifying with 7 properties across multiple states and Canada.
- Increased full-year 2026 investment guidance to $500–$600 million, highest since COVID, emphasizing acquisitions over development.
- Raised full-year FFO as adjusted per share growth guidance midpoint to 6.5%.
- Portfolio remained 99% leased or operated, with 94% of gross asset value in experiential sectors, supported by strong tenant resiliency and sustained consumer spending growth.
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