EPRT.NYSEEssential Properties Realty Trust, INC

Form 4: EPRT Executive Sells Shares for Tax Obligations

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Essential Properties Realty Trust Executive VP and COO Robert M. Jenkins disposed of 5,152 shares of common stock to cover tax withholding obligations.

Summary

  • Robert M. Jenkins, Executive VP and COO of Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (EPRT), reported a disposition of common stock.
  • On January 20, 2026, Jenkins disposed of 5,152 shares of EPRT common stock at a price of $30.09 per share.
  • This transaction was coded as 'F,' indicating a disposition to the issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards.
  • Following this transaction, Jenkins beneficially owns 30,400 shares of EPRT common stock directly.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The transaction is a routine, non-discretionary disposition of shares to cover tax withholding obligations, which is a neutral event and does not reflect positively or negatively on the company's performance or the insider's confidence.

Future Outlook

This filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future outlook.

Industry Context

This is a routine insider transaction (Form 4) related to tax withholding, which is common for executives receiving equity compensation. It does not provide specific insights into broader industry trends or competitive positioning.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Minimal direct impact as this is a routine, non-discretionary transaction for tax purposes, not a discretionary sale indicating a change in confidence.
  • Employees: No direct impact indicated by this filing.

Key Dates

DateDescription
01/20/2026Date of common stock disposition by Robert M. Jenkins.
01/21/2026Date the Form 4 was signed by Timothy J. Earnshaw, attorney-in-fact for Robert M. Jenkins.

Recommendation

hold

The reported transaction is a routine disposition of shares by an executive to satisfy tax withholding obligations, a common occurrence with equity compensation. It is not a discretionary sale that would typically signal a change in the executive's confidence in the company's future prospects. Therefore, this filing alone does not provide a basis to alter an existing investment recommendation, and a 'hold' stance is maintained.

Keywords

EPRT, Essential Properties Realty Trust, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Stock Sale, Executive Compensation, Tax Withholding

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