Why REIT Medical Properties Trust Shares Are Dipping Today
Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta
Medical Properties Trust Inc (MPW) shares dropped approximately 10% following a downgrade by Stifel analyst Stephen Manaker from Buy to Hold, with a reduced price target of $4.50 from $12. Concerns include operator stress, delayed asset sale to Yale, and late rent payment by the largest tenant, Steward. The challenging interest rate environment and credit access may exacerbate tenant credit issues. MPW missed Q3 FY23 revenue estimates and reported lower normalized FFO compared to the previous year. The company raised FY23 FFO guidance but the analyst expects a decrease in 2024 earnings due to asset divestitures and leverage reduction. The analyst adjusted FY23 and FY24 FFO estimates and highlighted potential volatility in quarterly earnings.
November 10, 2023 | 5:43 pm
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Medical Properties Trust Inc's stock price fell after a downgrade by Stifel due to concerns about tenant issues and a challenging credit environment. The company also reported lower than expected Q3 FY23 revenue and FFO, and the analyst predicts a decrease in 2024 earnings.
The downgrade by a prominent analyst, coupled with a significant price target reduction, typically has a negative short-term impact on a stock's price. The reported issues with the company's largest tenant and the delay in asset sales add to the negative sentiment. The raised FY23 FFO guidance provides a slight counterbalance, but the overall tone of the analyst's report suggests a bearish outlook, especially with the expected decrease in 2024 earnings.
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