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Medical Properties Trust, Inc.

S&P 500

MPT/Real Estate · REIT - Healthcare Facilities/NYSE

Dividend Yield

7.84%

$0.35 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$4.35MCap2.7BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

44/ 100Caution

MPT's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 58.2% operating margin & 96.1% gross margin. Areas of concern: 1054.5% earnings payout ratio & 92.8% fcf payout ratio. As a REIT, higher payout ratios are normal since they are required to distribute most taxable income.

Based on 12 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Operating Margin: 58.2%Healthy operating margin provides a wide buffer.
  • Gross Margin: 96.1%High gross margin signals strong pricing power.
  • Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.

Risks

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 1054.5%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
  • CFO Payout Ratio: 934.3%Operating cash flow leaves little room for the payout.
  • Return on Equity: -2.7%Return on equity is below industry norms.

Payout & Coverage

Danger

Balance Sheet

Caution
1.2xCaution
212.6Caution

Profitability

Safe
-2.7%Danger
58.2%Very Safe
96.1%Very Safe

Dividend Track Record

Safe
11+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe

About Medical Properties Trust, Inc.

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. is a self-advised real estate investment trust established in 2003 in Birmingham, Alabama, specializing in the acquisition and development of net-leased hospital facilities. Its primary purpose is to provide financing solutions through acquisitions and recapitalizations, enabling hospital operators to monetize their real estate assets for investments in facility improvements, technology upgrades, and operational enhancements. The company has expanded significantly to become one of the world's largest owners of hospital real estate, managing approximately 388 to 393 facilities with around 39,000 licensed beds across nine countries on three continents as of late 2025. Medical Properties Trust, Inc. focuses exclusively on the healthcare sector, particularly acute care hospitals, delivering long-term net leases that ensure stable rental income. In the financial markets, it plays a vital role in the REIT landscape by offering investors exposure to healthcare real estate, emphasizing a specialized portfolio that supports global hospital infrastructure amid evolving healthcare demands.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

7.84%

Annual Dividend

$0.35

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

1054.55%

FCF Payout Ratio

92.75%

52-Week Range

$4.33 - $6.47

Dividend History (2016–2025)

MPT annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

MPT earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

June 18, 2026

Next Payment Date

July 16, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

-34.23%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

-21.11%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

-9.34%

3-Year Total Growth

-71.55%

5-Year Total Growth

-69.44%

10-Year Total Growth

-62.50%

Income Calculator

MPT Dividend Calculator

Total Investment

$435.00

Annual Income

$35.00

Quarterly Income

$8.75

Monthly Income

$2.92

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MPT's current dividend yield?
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPT) currently has a dividend yield of 7.84%, based on a stock price of $4.35 and an annual dividend of $0.35.
When is MPT's next dividend payment date?
MPT's next ex-dividend date is 2026-06-18 and the next payment date is 2026-07-16. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does MPT pay in dividends per year?
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. paid $0.33 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has MPT been increasing its dividend?
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of -21.11% and a 10-year CAGR of -9.34%.
Is MPT's dividend safe?
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. has a payout ratio of 1054.55%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 92.75%. The payout ratio is above 100%, which may indicate the company is paying more in dividends than it earns. This could be unsustainable long-term.
How is MPT's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Medical Properties Trust, Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for real estate companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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