# Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Real Estate · Industry: REIT - Healthcare Facilities
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW) is a self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) established in 2003. Its core business involves acquiring and developing hospital properties that are then leased back to operators on a net basis. Originating in Birmingham, Alabama, the company has expanded significantly to become one of the foremost global owners of hospital real estate. As of September 30, 2023, its portfolio encompassed 441 facilities and approximately 44,000 licensed beds. More recently, subsequent to the third quarter's close, MPT divested four facilities. Consequently, its cur...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-02-06:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $5.36 USD |
| Market Cap | $3.22B |
| P/E (TTM) | -4.54 |
| EPS (TTM) | −$1.18 |
| 52-Week Range | $3.95 – $6.34 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 6.72% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 6.72% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $0.36 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $0.36 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 0 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 12.5% / -15.7% / -20.3% / -9.0% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 6363.6% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | — |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 6545.5% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | — |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-10 | $0.0900 | 2026-10-08 |
| 2026-06-18 | $0.0900 | 2026-07-16 |
| 2026-03-12 | $0.0900 | 2026-04-09 |
| 2025-12-11 | $0.0900 | 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-09-11 | $0.0800 | 2025-10-09 |
| 2025-06-18 | $0.0800 | 2025-07-17 |
| 2025-03-10 | $0.0800 | 2025-04-10 |
| 2024-12-12 | $0.0800 | 2025-01-09 |
| 2024-09-09 | $0.0800 | 2024-10-10 |
| 2024-06-10 | $0.1500 | 2024-07-09 |
| 2024-04-19 | $0.1500 | 2024-05-01 |
| 2023-12-06 | $0.1500 | 2024-01-11 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/mpw/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Medical Properties Trust, Inc. do?

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW) operates in the REIT - Healthcare Facilities industry within the Real Estate sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is MPW's market cap?

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW) has a market capitalization of approximately $3.22 billion, as of February 6, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does MPW pay a dividend?

Yes, Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 6.72%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### Is MPW profitable?

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW) currently reports negative earnings on a trailing-twelve-month basis. The Earnings and Financials tabs show the full EPS history, revenue trend, and analyst forecasts for future profitability.

### How often does MPW pay dividends?

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $0.36 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is MPW's payout ratio?

Medical Properties Trust, Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

### How are MPW's dividends taxed?

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW) is a real estate investment trust (REIT). REIT distributions are typically a mix of ordinary income, capital gains, and return of capital, and are reported on Form 1099-DIV. Consult a tax advisor for your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/mpw
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/mpw/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/mpw/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/mpw/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/mpw/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/mpw/peers

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