Medical Properties Trust (MPW) Stock in December 2025: Dividend Hike, 50%+ Rebound and a High‑Risk 2026 Outlook
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (NYSE: MPW) has gone from market punchline to one of 2025’s most hotly debated turnaround stories in real estate. After a brutal drawdown driven by tenant bankruptcies and balance‑sheet worries, the healthcare REIT has staged a powerful rebound — but the recovery is still very much “under construction.” As of December 6, 2025, MPW trades around $5.50 per share, up more than 50% from its 52‑week low of $3.51, with a market capitalization near $3.3–3.4 billion. MarketBeat+1A new 6%+ dividend yield, a fresh $150 million buyback, and visible progress on troubled tenants Steward Health Care and