ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY TRUST, INC. 8-K

What Happened
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (EPRT) announced on March 9, 2026 (via an 8-K) that its Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share of common stock for the first quarter of 2026. The dividend was declared on March 6, 2026 and is payable April 14, 2026 to holders of record as of the close of business on March 31, 2026. The company reported the dividend corresponds to an annualized dividend of $1.24 per share. A press release relating to the dividend was attached to the filing.

Key Details

• Dividend amount: $0.31 per share for Q1 2026.
• Annualized dividend: $1.24 per share.
• Record date: March 31, 2026 (close of business).
• Payment date: April 14, 2026. Filing dated March 9, 2026 (8-K, Item 8.01).

Why It Matters
This is a confirmed cash distribution to common shareholders and sets the near-term income investors can expect if they hold shares through the record date. The announcement provides clarity on the company’s dividend policy for Q1 2026 and the exact dates investors must meet to receive the payment. For income-focused shareholders, the disclosed per-share and annualized amounts are the primary data points for estimating cash return from EPRT stock.