Rating Change
Stifel reiterated its Buy rating on Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:EPRT) on October 22, 2026.
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Stifel Reiterates Buy Rating on Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (EPRT)
Stifel reiterated its Buy rating on Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:EPRT) on October 22, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:EPRT) · reiterate
- Firm
- Stifel
- Rating
- Buy to Buy
- Price at event
- $25.91
- Market capitalization
- $6.1B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Stifel reiterated a Buy rating on Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) on October 22, 2026, while the stock trades at $25.91 with a $6.1B market cap.
- EPRT has declined 16.6% over the past 52 weeks, indicating recent downward price pressure in the real estate sector.
- Among the 10 most recent analyst ratings, 9 are Buy or Overweight/Outperform, with only 1 Hold rating and no Sell ratings.
Market Context
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. operates in the Real Estate sector. The stock currently trades at $25.91 with a market capitalization of $6.1B. The stock has declined 16.6% over the past 52 weeks.
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Recent Analyst Activity for Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 9 Buy, 1 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | Stifel | Buy | N/A |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Hold | N/A |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | N/A |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Overweight | N/A |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Mizuho | Outperform | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View EPRT Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Buy rating mean for EPRT?
A rating of Buy from Stifel reflects the analyst's outlook on Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:EPRT). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the EPRT forecast page.
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