Better Monthly Dividend Stock: EPR Properties vs. STAG Industrial
POINT EPR Properties : Entertainment-focused REIT with a 7.1% dividend yield STAG Industrial : Industrial property REIT with a 4.3% dividend yield EPR is in the recovery phase post-COVID-19 , with the cinema sector being a major risk factor. For stable dividends, consider STAG ; for higher dividends with acceptable risks, consider EPR . Details Image source: Erp Properties 📌 EPR Properties: High Dividend but with Risks EPR Properties owns entertainment-focused real estate such as theme parks, cinemas, and ski resorts. This model differentiates it from traditional commercial real estate investment trusts (REITs) by focusing on businesses that bring people together physically. However, this business model suffered significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic . EPR temporarily suspended its dividend and, although payments have resumed, the company is still in the recovery phase. ✅ Key Risks: Approximately one-third of rental income comes from cinemas, a sector still weaker than pr...