Medical Properties Stock Gains 67% in Six Months: Will the Trend Last?

Shares of Medical Properties Trust (MPW) — also known as MPT — have gained 67% in the past three months, outperforming the industry’s growth of 4.4%.This healthcare real estate investment trust (REIT) is engaged in acquiring and developing net-leased healthcare facilities. Its properties consist of general acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, post-acute care facilities, freestanding ER/urgent care facilities and other assets.Analysts seem positive about this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company. The ...