Gwendolyn M. Johnson, serving as Senior Vice President of Asset Management at EPR Properties (EPR), has executed a transaction to divest 1,000 shares of the company's common stock. The sale was finalized on July 7, 2026, with a total transaction value of $60,000. Each share was sold at a price point of $60.00. The transaction, which involved common shares of beneficial interest, was executed indirectly through the Mark S. Johnson and Gwendolyn M. Johnson Trust, a vehicle established on September 14, 2022. Following this divestment, Ms. Johnson's indirect holdings in EPR stock total 13,213 shares.
The sale was conducted pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which Ms. Johnson previously adopted on March 24, 2026. This type of plan is typically utilized to facilitate the pre-arranged sale of securities in a manner that avoids allegations of insider trading. The transaction comes as EPR Properties trades near its 52-week high of $62.08, with the stock currently priced at $59.63. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company appears overvalued at current levels. The real estate investment trust maintains a dividend yield of 6.22% and has paid dividends for 30 consecutive years, according to InvestingPro data.
In related developments, EPR Properties announced its Board of Trustees has declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.31 per common share. This dividend is payable on June 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 29, 2026. The dividend equates to an annualized payout of $3.72 per share. Additionally, RBC Capital raised its price target for EPR Properties to $61 from $59, maintaining a Sector Perform rating, following the company's first-quarter 2026 earnings report. Meanwhile, Citizens upgraded EPR Properties to Market Outperform from Market Perform, setting a price target of $70.00, citing the company's strategic management of its theater portfolio and increased investment activity.
At EPR Properties' 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, all nominated trustees were elected to serve one-year terms. Vote totals ranged from approximately 46.7 million to 49.1 million shares in favor. The meeting also involved voting on three key proposals. These developments reflect EPR Properties' ongoing efforts to strengthen its financial performance and strategic direction. The company's first-half box office performance in 2026 has also been notably strong, with gross billings reaching their highest level since the pandemic, according to Citizens. The stock currently trades at $59.63, reflecting a decrease of $0.21 or 0.35% from the previous close. After hours trading saw the stock at $58.52, a decrease of $1.11 or 1.86%.