Medical Properties Trust, Inc.
S&P 500MPT/Real Estate · REIT - Healthcare Facilities/NYSE
Dividend Yield
7.84%
$0.35 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
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.
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SafeAbout 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%
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