Recently, shares of EPR Properties (Symbol: EPR) surpassed the average analyst 12-month target price of $48.45, trading at $48.79 per share. This milestone raises an important question: how will analysts respond? They typically have two choices—either downgrade on valuation or adjust their target price higher. Their response often hinges on the fundamental factors driving the stock increase. If company outlooks improve, a target price increase may be warranted.
There are currently 10 varying analyst targets within the Zacks coverage universe contributing to the average for EPR Properties. While most analysts are aiming around this average, opinions differ. One analyst has set a target as low as $43.00, while another sees potential all the way to $54.00. The standard deviation stands at $3.32, highlighting the diversity in analyst projections.
The rationale behind examining the average target price is to leverage the “wisdom of crowds”—a compilation of insights from multiple analysts instead of relying solely on one expert’s perspective. Now that EPR has crossed the average target price of $48.45, investors should take a moment to evaluate the company. Is this just a temporary peak, or could it signal the way to even higher targets? Conversely, should investors consider taking some profits when valuations seem high? Below is a table detailing the current ratings from analysts covering EPR Properties:
| Recent EPR Analyst Ratings Breakdown | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| » | Current | 1 Month Ago | 2 Months Ago | 3 Months Ago |
| Strong buy ratings: | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Buy ratings: | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Hold ratings: | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Sell ratings: | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Strong sell ratings: | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Average rating: | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.55 | 2.64 |
The average rating noted above is based on a scale from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell). Data is sourced from Zacks Investment Research via Quandl.com. For updated insights, obtain the latest Zacks research report on EPR—FREE.
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