EPRT
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Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (EPRT) closed at $31.71 as of 2026-03-20, trading 24.1% above its 200-week moving average of $25.56. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 29.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 58, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.6x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.96 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 356 weeks of data, EPRT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times. On average, these episodes lasted 6 weeks. Historically, investors who bought EPRT at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +61.8%.
With a market cap of $6.7 billion, EPRT is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.5%. Return on equity stands at 6.5%. The stock trades at 1.6x book value.
Share count has increased 47.3% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 6.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in EPRT would have grown to $201, compared to $262 for the S&P 500. EPRT has returned 10.6% annualized vs 14.9% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 21.8% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: EPRT vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After EPRT Crosses Below the Line?
Across 5 historical episodes, buying EPRT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +76.0% after 12 months (median +87.0%), compared to +38.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 100% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +75.2% vs +50.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment EPRT crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
EPRT has crossed below its 200-week MA 5 times with an average 1-year return of +61.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Aug 2020 | 21 | 45.6% | +42.8% | +131.0% |
| Aug 2020 | Aug 2020 | 2 | 3.4% | +90.8% | +138.5% |
| Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 | 2 | 4.4% | +87.7% | +139.9% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 4 | 6.3% | +16.8% | +89.7% |
| Oct 2023 | Oct 2023 | 2 | 1.5% | +70.7% | +66.4% |
| Average | 6 | — | +61.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EPRT below its 200-week moving average?
No. Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (EPRT) is currently 24.1% above its 200-week moving average of $25.56. It would need to fall to $25.56 to cross below the line.
What is EPRT's 200-week moving average price?
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $25.56 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when EPRT drops below its 200-week moving average?
EPRT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +61.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 6 weeks on average.
Is EPRT a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about EPRT as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 58. Free cash flow yield is 4.5%. Return on equity is 6.5%. Price-to-book is 1.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does EPRT compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 6.9 years, $100 invested in EPRT would have grown to $201, compared to $262 for the S&P 500. That's 10.6% annualized vs 14.9% for the index. EPRT has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does EPRT pay a dividend?
Yes. Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 391.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20