Q1 Exceeds Expectations

Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) reported first‑quarter 2026 results that exceeded expectations across key metrics. Net income per share rose 13 % to $0.28, while Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) per share increased 11 % to $0.50, matching the $0.5 per share FFO that beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.49 per share by 2.04 %. Revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 was $158.8 million, 23.3 % higher than year‑ago revenue and 1.48 % above the consensus estimate.