Medical Properties Trust: It's Always Darkest Before The Dawn
Summary
- Sentiment towards Medical Properties Trust is at an all-time low, with the share price reaching new lows and investment banks downgrading the stock.
- MPW's management has made changes, including cutting the dividend and focusing on deleveraging, which should improve liquidity and stabilize the situation.
- The financial stability of hospital operators is improving, which is positive for MPW as an owner of medical properties.
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