Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW)
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- symbol MPW
- Rev/Share 1.5785
- Book/Share 7.9289
- PB 0.5677
- Debt/Equity 2.0195
- CurrentRatio 1.2999
- ROIC 0.0027
- MktCap 2703600000.0
- FreeCF/Share 0.2856
- PFCF 15.7621
- PE -1.6541
- Debt/Assets 0.6473
- DivYield 0.0711
- ROE -0.308
- 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: 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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Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: May 05, 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 Q1 NFFO Misses Estimates, Revenues Fall Y/Y
Published: May 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
MPW's Q1 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: Was I Too Conservative? The $1 Billion Twist That Could Break The Shorts
Published: May 02, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Medical Properties Trust's management compensation is heavily influenced by share price, but actual cash payouts remain limited unless key share price targets are reached. Interest expenses have increased due to refinancing, yet new tenants are ramping up payments, boosting visibility into future cash flow. While I initially took a conservative stance on MPW stock, recent clues suggest the full $1B cash rent target might actually materialize—potentially triggering a sharp revaluation and short covering.
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Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (NYSE:MPW ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 1, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Charles Lambert - SVP Edward Aldag - Chairman, President and CEO Steven Hamner - EVP and CFO Kevin Hanna - SVP, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer Rosa Hooper - SVP of Operations and Secretary Jason Frey - Managing Director, Asset Management and Underwriting Conference Call Participants Michael Carroll - RBC Capital Markets Georgi Denkov - Mizuho Securities John Kielakowski - Wells Fargo Omotayo Okusanya - Deutsche Bank Operator Thank you for standing by. My name is Bailey, and I will be …
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Medical Properties (MPW) Lags Q1 FFO and Revenue Estimates
Published: May 01, 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 $0.24 per share a year ago.
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Sell These 10 REITs While You Still Can
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
This neither the best of times nor the worst of times for REIT investors. This article presents a list of 10 REITs that would merit a Sell rating even in the best of times, given their current condition. All 10 REITs face significant risks due to revenue shrinkage, and most are struggling with heavy indebtedness and a high risk of dividend cuts.
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What's in the Cards for Medical Properties in Q1 Earnings?
Published: April 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
While MPW's Q1 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: April 22, 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: The Case For A Turnaround (Rating Upgrade)
Published: April 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Portfolio rent coverage metrics are improving and may continue to do so, aided by Medicaid budget cuts which may lead to more funding for acute care hospitals, benefiting MPW's portfolio. MPW is rebuilding via new hospital tenant additions that have good financial standing. This can lead to a recovery in revenues along with improved cash conversion that is already happening. MPW stock's valuations are attractively placed at a deep discount, both vs its comps and vs its own historical trading multiples.
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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Finance Stocks Now
Published: April 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.
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Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: April 07, 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 Stock Soared in Q1 While the S&P 500 Struggled. Here's Why.
Published: April 03, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral
Shares of Medical Properties Trust (MPW -0.09%) rocketed 52.5% in the first quarter of 2025, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence . What made that performance even more notable was that it came during a period when the S&P 500 struggled.
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Medical Properties Stock Gains 67% in Six Months: Will the Trend Last?
Published: March 27, 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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Investors Heavily Search Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: March 25, 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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The State Of REITs: March 2025 Edition
Published: March 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
REITs bounced back (+1.77%) in February and now have a positive year-to-date total return (+0.79%) after the first two months of the year. Large cap (+4.58%), small cap (+2.00%) and mid cap REITs (+0.98%) performed well in February while micro caps (-1.55%) continued to badly underperform their larger peers. 64.97% of REIT securities had a positive total in February.
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Dividend Cut Alert: 1 BDC And 1 REIT With Likely Lower Dividends In 2025
Published: March 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
The current market environment suggests a potential recession, leading investors to favor durable and income-producing assets. BDCs and REITs are likely to be among the key beneficiaries here. However, with REITs and especially BDCs investors have to be careful in order to avoid falling in a value trap.
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Better Beaten-Down Dividend Stock to Buy: Innovative Industrial Properties or Medical Properties Trust?
Published: March 20, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Real estate investment trusts (REIT) are a favorite target of income-seeking investors, since the law requires them to distribute most of their earnings as dividends to maintain their tax-advantaged status. However, even REITs face issues that put their dividend programs in danger, sometimes leading to decreased payouts.
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Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: March 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Medical Properties (MPW) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
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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