3 Healthcare Stocks Paying the Highest Dividends in the Sector Right Now

The article examines three high-yielding healthcare stocks: Perrigo (9.6% yield) faces growth slowdown and profitability pressure despite a 23-year dividend streak; Healthpeak Properties (7.1% yield) offers potential upside through its Janus Living spinoff; Medical Properties Trust (6.8% yield) has stabilized after significant dividend cuts due to tenant bankruptcies but faces ongoing debt maturities.

04/29/2026, 2:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPT) Shareholders Who Lost Money – Contact Law Offices of Howard G. Smith About Securities Fraud Investigation

Medical Properties Trust (MPT) faces a securities fraud investigation after declaring defaults on properties rented to its third-largest tenant, Healthcare Systems of America (HSA), which accounts for 8% of company assets. The announcement triggered an 8.02% stock price decline on March 11, 2026. Investors who suffered losses are being urged to contact the law firm to pursue potential recovery claims.

04/21/2026, 4:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Lucid Tops The Most-Shorted Stock List—Here Are 9 More Short Targets

The article identifies the top 10 most heavily shorted stocks as of March 11, 2026, with Lucid Group leading the list. It explains why stocks become heavily shorted, the mechanics of short squeezes, and notes that while high short interest can signal potential volatility and upside moves, timing such trades is challenging and investors should conduct thorough due diligence given the underlying business risks.

03/11/2026, 3:20 PM • Benzinga

Forget Medical Properties Trust: This Resilient Healthcare Real Estate Giant Is Built to Survive the Next Downturn

Medical Properties Trust faces significant financial challenges with a high 8.5x leverage ratio, making it vulnerable in a downturn despite recent improvements. Welltower, a much larger healthcare REIT with a 3.0x leverage ratio and $145B market cap, is better positioned to weather economic storms through its scale, strong balance sheet, and hands-on operating partnerships with healthcare providers.

02/27/2026, 7:38 AM • The Motley Fool

Is Medical Properties Trust Stock Going to $0?

Medical Properties Trust (MPT), a healthcare REIT that owns hospitals and medical facilities, has stabilized after severe financial troubles caused by troubled tenants unable to pay rent. The company cut its dividend twice but recently increased it by 12.5% and announced a $150 million buyback, signaling improved prospects. While the stock has recovered from zero concerns, it remains risky for conservative investors due to past dividend cuts, though it appears to have worked through the worst of its problems.

02/23/2026, 11:04 AM • The Motley Fool

Don't Even Think About Buying Medical Properties Trust Until You Read This

Medical Properties Trust (MPT) has made progress addressing tenant bankruptcies and improving its portfolio, but remains a risky investment due to its elevated leverage ratio of 8.5x—well above the safe 6.0x threshold for REITs. While rental income is expected to reach $1 billion annually by year-end as new tenants stabilize, the high leverage will restrict growth opportunities in the near term.

02/22/2026, 5:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Top 10 Most Shorted Stocks: Lucid, MARA, Hims and More

The article identifies the top 10 most heavily shorted stocks as of December 29, 2025, led by Lucid Group with 54.51% short interest, followed by Choice Hotels and Avis Budget Group. Short sellers believe these companies are overvalued, while bullish traders view high short interest as potential short squeeze opportunities. The list includes stocks with market caps above $2 billion and free floats above 5 million shares.

12/29/2025, 10:30 AM • Benzinga

Finally Healthy, This Ultra-High-Yielding Dividend Stock is Giving Investors a Big Raise

Medical Properties Trust, a healthcare REIT, is rebuilding its financial health after facing tenant bankruptcies and debt challenges. The company has replaced troubled tenants, strengthened its balance sheet, and is now raising its dividend by 12%, offering a 7% yield.

11/18/2025, 11:30 AM • The Motley Fool

After a Couple of Deep Cuts in Recent Years, This 6.2%-Yielding Dividend Is Getting Healthier and Could Start Heading Higher in 2026 and Beyond

Medical Properties Trust has overcome significant financial challenges by replacing troubled tenants, selling assets, and securing new debt funding. The REIT is positioned to potentially increase its dividend in 2026 after experiencing substantial cuts in recent years.

10/25/2025, 1:06 PM • The Motley Fool

This Beaten-Down 8%-Yielding Dividend Stock Is Finally on the Road to Recovery

Medical Properties Trust, a healthcare REIT, has overcome significant challenges from tenant bankruptcies and rising interest rates, successfully replacing its largest tenant and positioning itself for potential growth with a stable dividend.

08/05/2025, 6:19 AM • The Motley Fool

Is Medical Properties Trust a Millionaire Maker?

Medical Properties Trust, a REIT owning 393 hospitals across nine countries, has experienced significant stock price and dividend cuts. Despite a high 7.4% dividend yield, the company faces challenges with tenant stability and potential growth limitations.

07/22/2025, 7:10 AM • The Motley Fool

Prediction: 2 Stocks That Will Be Worth More Than Medical Properties Trust 3 Years From Now

The article compares Medical Properties Trust, a high-risk turnaround REIT, to Prologis and Rexford Industrial, two low-risk turnaround REITs. It suggests that Prologis and Rexford are better investment options than Medical Properties Trust over the next three years.

06/22/2025, 4:05 AM • The Motley Fool