Medical Properties Trust (NYSE:MPT) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $0.12 EPS

Medical Properties Trust (NYSE:MPT) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday. The company reported $0.03 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.15 by ($0.12), FiscalAI reports. Medical Properties Trust had a negative net margin of 28.50% and a negative return on equity of 5.83%. The company had revenue of $270.34 million for the quarter. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.18 earnings per share. Medical Properties Trust’s revenue was up 16.6% on a year-over-year basis.

Medical Properties Trust Stock Down 5.8%

Medical Properties Trust stock opened at $5.67 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 2.68, a quick ratio of 2.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.06. The stock has a market cap of $3.41 billion, a P/E ratio of -12.33 and a beta of 1.43. Medical Properties Trust has a 52 week low of $3.95 and a 52 week high of $6.47.

Medical Properties Trust Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 9th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 12th will be paid a $0.09 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 12th. This represents a $0.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.3%. Medical Properties Trust’s dividend payout ratio is presently -78.26%.

Trending Headlines about Medical Properties Trust

Here are the key news stories impacting Medical Properties Trust this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 NFFO/FFO and revenue topped estimates — rent billed rose and underlying cash flow measures beat expectations, supporting the operational-improvement narrative. Medical Properties Q4 NFFO Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y
• Positive Sentiment: Management announced a 12.5% dividend increase and a $150M buyback program — actions that signal confidence and return capital to shareholders. Medical Properties Trust: Recent Improvements, 12.5% Dividend Hike, And Buybacks Are Signs Of Life
• Neutral Sentiment: Full Q4 earnings materials and call transcript provide more color on strategy and portfolio actions; investors should watch management’s commentary on capital allocation and tenant remediation timelines. Medical Properties Trust, Inc. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Unusual options activity: traders bought a large number of call contracts (about 81,111), indicating speculative bullish interest that can amplify intraday moves but is not a fundamentals change.
• Negative Sentiment: GAAP/ EPS metrics disappointed (EPS $0.03 vs. ~$0.15 consensus) and the quarter was pressured by elevated interest expense; balance-sheet leverage and negative net margin/ROE remain key risk factors for valuation. Medical Properties Q4 NFFO Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y (interest expense noted)
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and commentators still flag high leverage, tenant credit concerns and execution risk — some argue the turnaround is uncertain and may take 12–24 months, which keeps downside risk elevated. Here’s Why I Wouldn’t Touch Medical Properties Trust

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

MPT has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded Medical Properties Trust from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday. Maxim Group initiated coverage on Medical Properties Trust in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. They set a “buy” rating and a $8.00 target price for the company. Finally, Weiss Ratings began coverage on shares of Medical Properties Trust in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. They issued a “sell (d-)” rating on the stock. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Medical Properties Trust has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $8.00.

About Medical Properties Trust

Medical Properties Trust, Inc (NYSE: MPT) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, owns and finances hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Founded in 2003 by Edward K. Aldag Jr., the company’s business model centers on providing real estate capital to healthcare operators through long-term leases, sale-leaseback transactions, build-to-suit developments and mortgage financing. By specializing in healthcare real estate, MPT aims to deliver steady rental income and asset-based returns while enabling operators to access capital for clinical operations and growth.

The company’s portfolio primarily comprises acute care hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, long-term acute care facilities, behavioral health centers and other specialty hospitals.