Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW)
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- symbol MPW
- Rev/Share 1.5345
- Book/Share 8.0465
- PB 0.5643
- Debt/Equity 1.9966
- CurrentRatio 0.0
- ROIC -0.2139
- MktCap 2728994000.0
- FreeCF/Share 0.2855
- PFCF 15.9102
- PE -1.9061
- Debt/Assets 0.6369
- DivYield 0.0705
- ROE -0.2881
- Rating C
- Score 2
- Recommendation Sell
- P/E Score 1
- DCF Score 3
- P/B Score 4
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade | MPW | Exane BNP Paribas | Neutral | Outperform | $5 | $9 | March 12, 2025 |
| Upgrade | MPW | Colliers Securities | Neutral | Buy | -- | $6.5 | Sept. 13, 2024 |
News
Medical Properties Trust: Market Is Teaching Income Investors A Lesson
Published: September 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Medical Properties Trust's structural challenges and operator concentration risks persist, despite some progress in tenant transitions and stabilization of its rental base. Short interest remains stubbornly high, but the worst of MPW's uncertainties may be behind us, with FFO expected to recover slightly by FY2026. Dividend yield remains below 5Y historical averages, and valuation does not present an immediate bullish case, even with potential rate cuts ahead.
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The Calm Before The Cut
Published: September 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
U.S. equity markets were little-changed this past week as a tranquil end-of-summer week with status-quo inflation and economic indicators concluded with a jolting post-close tariff headline with highly uncertain implications. An appeals court ruled that the White House exceeded its authority under the Emergency Powers Act - the mechanism used for broad “reciprocal” tariffs - setting up a final Supreme Court showdown. The fresh injection of tariff uncertainty precedes a critical stretch of employment and inflation data and a mid-September Federal Reserve meeting that is increasingly likely to be highly contentious.
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Medical Properties Secures New Lease for Six California Facilities
Published: August 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
MPW secures $45M annual rent lease for six California facilities with NOR, adding to its growing cash flow base.
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Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: August 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Medical Properties (MPW). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
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Is it Wise to Retain Medical Properties Stock in Your Portfolio Now?
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Favorable healthcare industry fundamentals, long-term leases and capital-recycling efforts support MPW for continued growth despite operator concentration risk.
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Medical Properties Trust: The Latest Update In A Turnaround Story That's Entering Its Final Chapter
Published: August 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Prospect's bankruptcy process brings a mix of positive and negative developments, with meaningful implications for MPW. Another impairment looks likely, yet my calculations indicate no breach of debt covenants. Free cash flow appears sufficient to cover dividends for now, even as near-term refinancing pressures mount.
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Investors Heavily Search Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Medical Properties (MPW) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
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Medical Properties Trust: Still Wouldn't Touch It With A 10-Foot Pole
Published: August 11, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Medical Properties Trust has made some operational improvements, but the turnaround remains slow, and significant upside is unlikely in the near to medium term. Recent earnings showed modest revenue and FFO growth, but ongoing impairment charges and tenant bankruptcies continue to pressure financials. Normalized FFO and revenues are down year-over-year, with analyst expectations for 2025 and beyond reflecting only incremental progress.
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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW) is a Trending Stock
Published: August 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Medical Properties (MPW) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
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Medical Properties Q2 NFFO Misses Estimates, Revenues Fall Y/Y
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
MPW's Q2 results reflect lower-than-anticipated NFFO per share. A fall in revenues and a rise in interest expenses in the quarter were spoilsports.
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Medical Properties Trust: Rising From The Ashes
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
MPW has stabilized after major tenant bankruptcies, transitioning properties to new operators and improving rent collections across its portfolio. Q2 results showed sequential improvement: revenue and normalized funds from operations beat expectations, with a notable inflection off the bottom. Could the dividend be raised if projected earnings growth materializes in 2026 and beyond?
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Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (NYSE:MPW ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 31, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Charles R. Lambert - Senior VP of Finance & Treasurer Edward K.
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Medical Properties (MPW) Q2 FFO Lag Estimates
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Medical Properties (MPW) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.14 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.15 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.23 per share a year ago.
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What's in the Cards for Medical Properties in Q2 Earnings?
Published: July 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
While MPW's Q2 earnings are likely to have benefited from the favorable healthcare industry trends, exposure to certain troubled operators may have hurt it.
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Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: July 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Medical Properties (MPW). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
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5 'Overvalued' Healthcare REITs
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Healthcare REITs have outperformed major indices, but several are now trading at significant premiums to fair value, warranting caution. This article takes a quick look at 5 such companies, with a thumbnail sketch and 9 key metrics. Despite strong growth prospects for some, high price/FFO ratios, elevated premiums to NAV, and dividend safety concerns make these REITs questionable at current prices.
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Medical Properties Stock Gains 14% in 6 Months: Will the Trend Last?
Published: July 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
MPW is well-poised to gain from an aging population and a rise in senior citizens' healthcare expenditures, long-term leases and a healthy balance sheet position.
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Investors Heavily Search Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: July 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Medical Properties (MPW) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
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Medical Properties Trust: Still In Critical Care
Published: June 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
MPW's funds from operations (FFO) year over year and FFO growth has been negative, indicating ongoing challenges stemming from tenant profitability. Careful examination of recent Statements of Cash Flows (SOCF) reveals hints of future problems. The Quality of Earnings Ratio (QoEr) and the Dividend Coverage Ratio (DCR) show how closely MPW's reported FFO has tracked cash flow.
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Medical Properties Trust: Falling Knife No More - Rich Dividends Pending 2026 Turnaround
Published: June 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Medical Properties Trust remains a compelling Buy for dividend oriented investors with a higher risk tolerance, with the discounted valuations triggering the rich forward dividend yield of 7.11%. If anything, the management is already reporting an excellent turnaround from the prior tenant defaults, with the new tenants being current with rental collections. This is on top of the promising 2026 reversal prospects, with the Prospects Medical assets set to be sold and/ or re-tenanted in Q2'25.
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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW) is a Trending Stock
Published: June 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Medical Properties (MPW). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
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Medical Properties & Praemia REIM JV Announces Refinancing Transaction
Published: June 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
MPW and Praemia REIM JV refinance 702.5 million euro debt at a 5.1% fixed rate, and is secured by a portfolio of German rehab hospitals operated by MEDIAN.
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4 Reasons to Add Medical Properties Stock to Your Portfolio
Published: June 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Favorable healthcare industry fundamentals, long-term leases, capital-recycling efforts and solid balance sheet support MPW for continued growth.
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All You Need to Know About Medical Properties (MPW) Rating Upgrade to Buy
Published: June 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Medical Properties (MPW) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
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Is Trending Stock Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW) a Buy Now?
Published: June 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Medical Properties (MPW). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
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Medical Properties Trust: The Worst Is Over
Published: May 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Medical Properties Trust has stabilized after losing a major tenant, with FFO turning positive and no near-term debt maturities threatening its operations. Despite recent dividend cuts, the payout is well-covered by normalized FFO, and the trust's low payout ratio offers a margin of safety. The stock trades at a significant discount to peers on a NFFO multiple basis, presenting a compelling re-rating and upside potential if execution continues.
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Is Most-Watched Stock Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW) Worth Betting on Now?
Published: May 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Medical Properties (MPW). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
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Medical Properties Stock Gains 17.5% YTD: Will the Trend Last?
Published: May 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
MPW is well-poised to benefit from an aging population and a rise in senior citizens' healthcare expenditures, long-term leases and a healthy balance sheet position.
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When Your REIT Will Cut Its Dividend
Published: May 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
When Your REIT Will Cut Its Dividend
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Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Medical Properties (MPW). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
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About Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW)
- IPO Date 2005-07-08
- Website https://www.medicalpropertiestrust.com
- Industry REIT - Healthcare Facilities
- CEO Edward K. Aldag Jr.
- Employees 118