Thinking about what to do with your EPR Properties stock? You’re not alone. Plenty of investors are sizing up this unique real estate investment trust, especially after a year like this. The numbers are hard to ignore: EPR’s stock has surged 30.7% year-to-date and an eye-popping 215.5% over the last five years. Even with a quieter week (down just -0.1%), the company’s long-term momentum is building a serious case for optimism.

So, what’s fueling these gains? While broader economic optimism has definitely played a part, EPR is also benefiting from renewed interest in experiential real estate and market developments that suggest leisure and entertainment properties are back in demand. Recent months have seen a 7.6% climb in just…