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Community Healthcare Trust NYSE: CHCT reported higher third-quarter revenue and funds from operations as occupancy improved and expenses remained under control, while executives outlined plans to sell properties and reinvest the proceeds in acquisitions.
Community Healthcare Trust maintains a 9.2% dividend yield after a 31% dividend cut, targeting a safer 60% AFFO payout ratio. CHCT's Q3 AFFO rose 3.6% quarter-over-quarter to $0.58, with the AFFO payout ratio at 57% and the FAD payout ratio at 77%. Management is reinvesting retained capital to drive occupancy, evidenced by a 30 bps quarter-over-quarter increase in leased occupancy.
Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated (CHCT) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Community Healthcare Trust (CHCT) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.58 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.57 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.56 per share a year ago.
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated (NYSE: CHCT) (the "Company") today announced results for the three months ended September 30, 2026.
Community Healthcare Trust cut its dividend by 31%, triggering a 28% stock decline and a current 10% yield. CHCT trades at a steep 40% discount to peers on AFFO/FFO multiples, reflecting elevated leverage and recent dividend uncertainty. Management redirected capital from dividends to acquisitions, targeting 60–65% AFFO payout and incremental AFFO growth of $0.06–$0.07/share annually.
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated (NYSE: CHCT) today announced that on Tuesday evening, November 3, 2026, after the market closes, it will report results for the third quarter of 2026.
High-yield 'mousetrap' REITs consistently underperform, with average returns lagging the VNQ by 1090–1380 bps due to dividend cuts and price declines. Dividend Safety grades of F indicate a roughly 40% chance of a cut within 12 months, making these REITs especially risky for income-focused investors. Nine REITs, including CLPR, BDN, CHCT, GOOD, NXRT, GNL, ALX, BRT, and AFCG, currently offer yields above 6.85% but have severe Dividend Safety concerns.