EPR Properties (EPR), a real estate sector giant, is positioned for explosive growth in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. As the global AI boom gains momentum and is projected to surpass $1.81 trillion by 2030, investors are keen to identify the top AI stocks for potential profits.
With a strong track record, EPR Properties has experienced a 5.95% surge in annual sales over the last five years. During this period, its average annual earnings per share reached 2.83%. The company boasts a workforce of 55 employees and demonstrates impressive productivity metrics, including a gross margin of +66.59, operating margin of +51.29, and pretax margin of +27.00.
In terms of ownership, EPR Properties has an insider ownership of 1.84% and institutional ownership of 78.60%. Notably, a recent insider transaction involved the sale of 5,000 shares at a rate of $44.61, bringing the insider’s stock ownership to 42,723 shares.
In its latest quarterly report, EPR Properties reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.66, slightly lower than the consensus estimate of $0.8. The company achieved a net margin of +26.81 and a return on equity of 6.84. Wall Street analysts predict earnings of $0.57 per share for the current fiscal year and anticipate a 2.83% earnings growth per share for the next fiscal year.
Looking ahead, market analysts forecast a 7.00% surge in the company’s EPS over the next five years, indicating significant growth potential. EPR Properties currently demonstrates favorable performance indicators, including a price to sales ratio of 4.87 and a price to free cash flow ratio of 7.51 for the trailing twelve months.
The company’s diluted earnings per share for the trailing twelve months is 1.93, with projections of 0.58 in the next quarter and 2.50 within one year. Moreover, EPR Properties has shown an increase in average volume, with a recorded value of 0.6 million compared to 0.57 million the previous year.
Evaluating the stock’s volatility, EPR Properties displayed a historical volatility of 29.83% in the past 14 days, higher than the 21.65% volatility observed in the past 100 days. Currently, the stock’s 50-day Moving Average is $42.68, while its 200-day Moving Average stands at $42.38.
For investors, it is important to closely monitor resistance and support levels. The first resistance level is at $46.70, followed by the second major resistance level at $47.33, and the third major resistance level at $47.93. Conversely, the first support level is at $45.47, and if breached, the price could drop to the next support level at $44.87. The third support level is located at $44.24.
With a market capitalization of $3.47 billion and a total of 75,329K shares outstanding, EPR Properties demonstrates substantial potential for growth. Its annual sales currently stand at 658,030K, while the annual income is at 176,230K. The company’s last quarter sales reached 189,380K, with an income of 56,260K.
As the AI boom continues to reshape industries, EPR Properties is positioned to capitalize on the growth opportunities within the real estate sector. With its strong financial performance, increasing volume, and favorable performance indicators, investors should consider EPR Properties as one of the top AI stocks for potential profits in the coming years.
