Medical Properties Trust Stock News

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Medical Properties Trust delivered decent Q1 earnings earlier in May. Ongoing non-core asset sales have led to a contraction in the REIT's normalized FFO base. Despite FFO declines from divestitures, the dividend remains well-covered with a 1.75x coverage ratio, making it safe for 2025.

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Shares of Medical Properties Trust (MPW -2.18%) have gotten shellacked over the past few years. The hospital-focused real estate investment trust (REIT) lost nearly 80% of its value from its peak a few years ago.

Medical Properties Trust stock has reported improved financials in Q1 2025. Looking ahead, the FFO is expected to further stabilize and GAAP EPS loss to further narrow. Unusual insider activity also indicates senior management's confidence in the company's outlook.

Medical Properties Trust (MPW 1.85%) has battled two ailments over the past couple of years. The real estate investment trust's (REIT) top two tenants ran into severe financial issues, forcing both to ultimately file for bankruptcy.

The past three years have been a roller-coaster ride for Medical Properties Trust (MPW 1.85%), a healthcare-focused real estate investment trust (REIT). The company encountered significant headwinds that negatively affected its financial results and stock price.