Medical Properties Trust: Dividend Cut Incoming (Downgrade)

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Summary

  • Medical Properties Trust is considering a dividend cut due to growing risks and the need to pay down debt.
  • The trust may have to sell more assets or cut its dividend to make debt payments.
  • Despite concerns, the trust's valuation is attractive and a dividend cut could be a buying opportunity.

Doctors and nurses working at the hospital

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After many quarters of enviable commitment to the healthcare real estate investment trust’s dividend, Medical Properties Trust, Inc (NYSE:MPW) appears to be on the brink of announcing a dividend cut.

Even though Medical Properties Trust covered its dividend

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