UNIVERSAL HEALTH REALTY INCOME TRUST ANNOUNCES DIVIDEND INCREASE

Rhea-AI Summary

Universal Health Realty Income Trust (NYSE: UHT) announced a Board vote to increase its quarterly dividend by $0.005, bringing the dividend to $0.745 per share. The dividend is payable on December 31, 2025 to shareholders of record as of December 22, 2025.

Universal Health Realty Income Trust is a REIT focused on healthcare and human service facilities, with 76 investments in 21 states, including hospitals, behavioral health facilities, rehabilitation hospitals, surgery centers, childcare centers, and medical office buildings.

News Market Reaction

+0.40%

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+0.40% News Effect

On the day this news was published, UHT gained 0.40%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Dividend increase: $0.005 per share Quarterly dividend: $0.745 per share Payment date: December 31, 2025 +3 more

6 metrics

Dividend increase $0.005 per share Incremental raise to quarterly dividend

Quarterly dividend $0.745 per share Dividend payable December 31, 2025

Payment date December 31, 2025 Dividend payable date

Record date December 22, 2025 Shareholders of record for dividend

Investments 76 investments Healthcare and human service-related facilities

States 21 states Geographic reach of UHT portfolio

Market Reality Check

Price: $38.99 Vol: Volume 140,068 is 31% abo...

normal vol

$38.99 Last Close

Volume Volume 140,068 is 31% above the 20-day average of 106,903, showing elevated interest ahead of the dividend news. normal

Technical Price at 42.03 is trading above the 200-day MA of 39.59, reflecting a pre-news uptrend.

Peers on Argus

UHT gained 1.77% while peers were mixed: CHCT -2.96%, STRW -0.15%, DHC +0.82%, G...

UHT gained 1.77% while peers were mixed: CHCT -2.96%, STRW -0.15%, DHC +0.82%, GMRE +1.39%, SILA +0.23%. The move appears stock-specific rather than a broad REIT healthcare facilities shift.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Oct 27 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Oct 27	Earnings update	Positive	+2.1%	Q3 2025 net income of <b>$4.0M</b> and higher FFO versus prior year.
Sep 15	Corporate staffing	Neutral	+1.2%	UHS appointed a new Vice President of Investor Relations with sector experience.
Sep 10	Dividend declaration	Positive	+2.4%	Declared quarterly dividend of <b>$0.74</b> per share payable on Sep 30, 2025.
Jul 28	Earnings update	Negative	-1.9%	Q2 2025 net income and FFO declined versus Q2 2024 performance.
Jul 28	Peer earnings	Positive	-1.9%	UHS reported strong Q2 2025 results and raised full-year guidance.

Pattern Detected

Recent UHT headlines, especially dividends and earnings, have more often seen price moves align with the news tone, with only one divergence in the last five events.

Recent Company History

Over the last several months, UHT has reported steady though mixed earnings, with Q2 2025 showing lower net income and Q3 2025 highlighting stable results and higher FFO. Dividend communication has been consistent, including a $0.74 quarterly payout in September 2025 following earlier dividends of $0.735 and an increase of $0.005 in June 2025. Price reactions around prior dividend and earnings announcements mostly moved in the same direction as the underlying news tone, suggesting the market has been responsive to these updates.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement continues UHT’s pattern of incremental dividend growth, lifting the quarterly payo...

Analysis

This announcement continues UHT’s pattern of incremental dividend growth, lifting the quarterly payout to $0.745 per share, payable on December 31, 2025 to holders of record on December 22, 2025. In 2025, similar dividend declarations and small increases have often been followed by measurable price moves, with an average one-day change of 2.13%. Investors tracking UHT typically watch ongoing earnings trends, payout consistency, and the performance of its 76 healthcare-focused investments across 21 states.

Key Terms

real estate investment trust, acute care hospitals, behavioral healthcare facilities, rehabilitation hospitals, +3 more

7 terms

real estate investment trust financial

"Universal Health Realty Income Trust, a real estate investment trust, invests in healthcare"

A real estate investment trust (REIT) is a company that owns and manages income-producing properties—like apartment buildings, shopping centers, offices, or warehouses—and is required to pass most of its rental income to shareholders as dividends. Think of it as a shared property owner: instead of buying a whole building, investors buy a slice of a portfolio that pays regular income and can offer exposure to property values and rental markets without direct management. REITs matter to investors for predictable income, diversification, and liquidity compared with owning physical real estate.

acute care hospitals medical

"including acute care hospitals, behavioral healthcare facilities, rehabilitation hospitals"

Acute care hospitals are medical centers that provide short-term treatment for patients with severe injuries, sudden illnesses, or conditions requiring immediate attention — think emergency rooms, surgeries, and intensive care units under one roof. They matter to investors because their financial performance depends on patient volume, payer payments (insurance and government), bed utilization and cost control; changes in demand, reimbursement rules or operating efficiency can directly affect revenue and profit.

behavioral healthcare facilities medical

"including acute care hospitals, behavioral healthcare facilities, rehabilitation hospitals"

Behavioral healthcare facilities are clinics, hospitals or treatment centers that diagnose and treat mental health conditions, substance use disorders and related behavioral issues through therapy, counseling, medication and residential or day programs. Investors care because these facilities generate revenue through patient visits, insurance and government payments, and their financial health depends on occupancy, staffing, licensing and outcomes—similar to how a restaurant’s earnings hinge on customer volume, staff and regulatory permits.

rehabilitation hospitals medical

"behavioral healthcare facilities, rehabilitation hospitals, sub-acute care facilities"

Rehabilitation hospitals are medical facilities that provide intensive, coordinated therapy and nursing care to help people recover strength, mobility and daily skills after serious illness, injury or surgery. For investors, they matter because patient volume, length of stay, insurance reimbursement and regulatory rules drive revenue and costs—think of them as specialized recovery centers whose performance affects cash flow and long-term demand for healthcare services.

sub-acute care facilities medical

"rehabilitation hospitals, sub-acute care facilities, surgery centers, childcare centers"

Sub-acute care facilities are health centers that provide medically supervised treatment and rehabilitation for patients who no longer need intensive hospital care but are not ready to go home, like a step-down bridge between hospital and independent living. They matter to investors because these facilities generate revenue through patient stays, rely on government and private reimbursements, and are sensitive to occupancy, length of stay, and regulatory rules—factors that directly affect cash flow and profitability.

surgery centers medical

"sub-acute care facilities, surgery centers, childcare centers, and medical office buildings."

Surgery centers are medical facilities that perform surgical procedures—frequently those that let patients return home the same day—outside of a full hospital, concentrating on specific types of operations and streamlined care. Think of them like a specialty workshop for procedures rather than a general hospital factory. They matter to investors because they can offer lower operating costs, predictable patient volume and faster throughput, so changes in their utilization, margins or reimbursement rules can affect revenue and growth potential in healthcare portfolios.

medical office buildings medical

"childcare centers, and medical office buildings. The Trust has seventy-six investments"

Medical office buildings are properties designed and outfitted for outpatient healthcare services—doctors’ offices, clinics, imaging centers, labs and similar users—where the space, utilities and flow support patient care rather than retail or general offices. Investors care because these buildings often produce steady rental income and longer leases tied to essential services, making them a defensive real estate play similar to a shopping center that mainly houses clinics instead of stores.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Health Realty Income Trust (NYSE: UHT) announced today that its Board of Trustees voted to increase the quarterly dividend by $.005 and pay a dividend of $.745 per share on December 31, 2025 to shareholders of record as of December 22, 2025.

Universal Health Realty Income Trust, a real estate investment trust, invests in healthcare and human service-related facilities including acute care hospitals, behavioral healthcare facilities, rehabilitation hospitals, sub-acute care facilities, surgery centers, childcare centers, and medical office buildings. The Trust has seventy-six investments in twenty-one states.

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SOURCE Universal Health Realty Income Trust

FAQ

What dividend did Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT) announce for December 2025?

UHT announced a quarterly dividend of $0.745 per share payable December 31, 2025.

How much did UHT's quarterly dividend increase by on December 10, 2025?

The Board voted to increase the quarterly dividend by $0.005.

What is the record date for the UHT December 31, 2025 dividend?

The record date is December 22, 2025.

What types of properties does Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT) invest in?

UHT invests in healthcare and human service facilities including hospitals, behavioral health, rehab hospitals, surgery centers, childcare centers, and medical office buildings.

How many investments and in how many states does UHT hold?

The Trust has 76 investments in 21 states.

When will shareholders receive the UHT dividend declared December 10, 2025?

Shareholders of record as of December 22, 2025 will be paid the dividend on December 31, 2025.