EPT - Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 702,773	$ 811,306	$ 430,708
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Change in fair value of derivatives and amortization of swap settlements	(19,508)	(9,217)	(13,364)
Change in fair value of marketable debt securities, net	244	0	0
Reversal of unrealized gains upon the sale of marketable debt securities	(27)	0	0
Total other comprehensive loss	(19,291)	(9,217)	(13,364)
Comprehensive income	683,482	802,089	417,344
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(32,424)	(69,468)	(24,429)
Comprehensive income attributable to controlling interest	$ 651,058	$ 732,621	$ 392,915