Medical Properties Trust Soars Nearly 14% After Positive Developments

September 13, 2024 08:57 PM PDT | By Team Kalkine Media

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Medical Properties Trust saw a nearly 14% surge following favorable analyst assessments.
A settlement with Steward Health Care allowed Medical Properties to regain control of 23 properties, boosting investor confidence.
Analysts from Colliers Security and Truist Securities upgraded their outlook, raising price targets for the REIT.

Medical Properties Trust Sees Major Surge After Key Developments

On Friday, Medical Properties Trust (NYSE:MPW) experienced a substantial rise in its stock, soaring nearly 14%. This surge was fueled by fresh analyst updates and positive news regarding the company’s real estate portfolio.

Analysts Boost Optimism

Two analysts shared updated assessments that boosted investor confidence in Medical Properties Trust. David Toti from Colliers Security revised his outlook, raising his target price to $6.50 per share. Additionally, Michael Lewis from Truist Securities increased his price target by 20%, lifting it to $6 from $5.

These revisions came after the company announced a key settlement with Steward Health Care, a tenant that had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The settlement enables Medical Properties Trust to regain control over 23 properties previously leased to Steward. This includes securing new tenants for 15 of those properties, positioning the company for greater stability moving forward.

Positive Exit from Financial Strain

The resolution of the Steward Health Care situation marks a significant milestone for Medical Properties Trust. The troubled tenant had negatively impacted the company's standing in recent months, contributing to a decline in stock performance. With this new agreement in place, investor sentiment is shifting, leading to a renewed interest in the REIT.

This recent progress appears to have sparked greater enthusiasm among market participants, positioning Medical Properties Trust on a more favorable path.

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