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The latest update is out from Essential Properties Realty ( (EPRT) ).
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. announced on December 16, 2025, the appointment of Robert W. Salisbury, CFA as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Salisbury, who joined the company in 2023, has extensive experience in capital markets and investment functions, having previously held senior roles at Almanac Realty Investors, Citadel Investment Group, and other major firms. His promotion follows the resignation of Mark E. Patten, the outgoing CFO, effective December 31, 2025, who is leaving to pursue other professional opportunities. The appointment reflects a strategic choice for the company, given Mr. Salisbury’s demonstrated leadership skills and familiarity with operational strategies, which could position Essential Properties Realty for continued success in its sector.
The most recent analyst rating on (EPRT) stock is a Buy with a $33.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Essential Properties Realty stock, see the EPRT Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on EPRT Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, EPRT is a Outperform.
Essential Properties Realty’s strong financial performance and positive earnings call guidance are the most significant factors driving the score. While technical indicators and valuation present some concerns, the company’s robust growth trajectory and strategic investments support a favorable outlook.
To see Spark’s full report on EPRT stock, click here.
More about Essential Properties Realty
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. is an internally managed real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in acquiring, owning, and managing single-tenant properties that are net leased on a long-term basis. The company’s portfolio, as of September 30, 2025, consisted of 2,266 freestanding net lease properties with a weighted average lease term of 14.4 years and a high lease coverage ratio of 3.6x. Its assets are leased to tenants operating 645 concepts across 48 states with a leasing occupancy rate of 99.8%.
Average Trading Volume: 1,862,242
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $6.05B
Find detailed analytics on EPRT stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

