From Zacks Investment Research: 2025-05-26 13:58:00

Shares of Medical Properties Trust (MPW) have surged 17.5% year-to-date, outperforming the industry’s growth. The healthcare real estate investment trust acquires and develops net-leased healthcare facilities, catering to the rising senior citizens’ population and their healthcare expenditure. The sector’s stability amid economic volatility and long-term lease agreements with rent escalations provide stability. Strategic sell-outs enhance liquidity for reinvestment, with no debt maturities in the next twelve months. Risks include operator concentration and tenant bankruptcies. Consider other REIT stocks like CareTrust REIT (CTRE) and Uniti Group (UNIT) for potential growth opportunities.



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