Tuesday Is Your Last Chance To Buy Medical Properties Trust Before The Dividend Payout
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Medical Properties Trust (NYSE:MPW) announced a quarterly dividend of 15 cents per share, with the ex-dividend date being Wednesday. Shareholders owning MPW stock by the end of Tuesday's session will be eligible for the dividend, which will be paid on January 11, 2024. The stock is expected to open 15 cents lower on the ex-dividend date.
December 01, 2023 | 2:45 pm
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Medical Properties Trust (MPW) will pay a quarterly dividend of 15 cents per share, with shares expected to open lower by the same amount on the ex-dividend date.
The stock is likely to open lower on the ex-dividend date as the dividend payout is factored into the stock price. This is a common occurrence and typically results in a short-term price drop equivalent to the dividend amount.
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