Medical Prop Stock Price, News & Analysis

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (NYSE: MPW) announced the successful completion of a transaction with Macquarie Infrastructure Partners V. This partnership involves the sale of a 50% interest in a portfolio of eight Massachusetts-based acute care hospitals, generating about $1.7 billion in total valuation. MPT received approximately $1.3 billion in cash, primarily allocated to debt reduction. The internal rate of return from this investment is estimated at 14%. MPT's CEO emphasized the value of hospital investments in the market.

Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) has appointed Emily W. Murphy to its Board of Directors, expanding the board to nine members. Murphy, a recognized expert in government contracting, previously served as the Administrator of the GSA, overseeing $75 billion in contracts. Her experience includes senior roles in government and private sectors, enhancing MPT's governance. MPT aims to improve board diversity and leadership with this appointment, with Murphy expected to be nominated for re-election at the May 26, 2022, stockholders' meeting.

Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share, payable on April 14, 2022, to stockholders of record on March 17, 2022. This marks a 4% increase from the previous dividend of $0.28, continuing an impressive streak of eight consecutive years of dividend increases. Additionally, the company's annual meeting will be held on May 26, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. CT in Birmingham, Alabama, for stockholders recorded as of March 29, 2022.

Medical Properties Trust (MPW) announced Q4 and full-year 2021 results, reporting a net income of $0.34 and normalized FFO of $0.47 per share for Q4. Full-year figures showed net income of $1.11 and NFFO of $1.75 per share. The company completed $3.9 billion in investments in 2021, including a significant acquisition in Spain and multiple property sales generating approximately $44 million in gains. Anticipated annual run-rate estimates for 2022 indicate a net income of $1.16 to $1.20 and NFFO of $1.81 to $1.85 per share, reflecting confidence in ongoing operations and transactions.

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (NYSE: MPW) announced a conference call on February 3, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its fourth quarter and year-end 2021 financial results. The results will be released prior to market opening on the same day. The call can be accessed via dial-in numbers or through a live webcast on their Investor Relations website. A replay will be available until February 17, 2022.

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per share, to be paid on January 13, 2022. This dividend will be available to stockholders on record as of December 9, 2021. Founded in 2003, MPT has expanded to own around 440 hospital facilities worldwide, offering approximately 46,000 licensed beds. The company's innovative financing model allows hospital operators to leverage real estate assets for improvements and technology upgrades.

Medical Properties Trust (MPW) reported a third-quarter net income of $171 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, up from $131 million in the prior year. Normalized Funds from Operations (NFFO) rose to $263 million ($0.44 per diluted share), reflecting year-to-date growth. The company completed significant transactions, including a $900 million sale-leaseback of hospitals and a $760 million deal for behavioral health facilities. These moves are expected to generate $1.5 billion in capital and reduce leverage, bolstering MPW's financial position.

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (NYSE: MPW) will host a conference call on October 28, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its third quarter 2021 financial results. A press release detailing these results will be available prior to the market opening on the same day. Investors can join the call via dial-in or by accessing the live webcast on the company’s website. Replay options will be available for both the call and the webcast for a limited time.