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$MPT

Medical Properties Trust, Inc.

XNYSReal EstateReal Estate Investment Trusts

$4.12-0.96%$0.0400Prev $4.16LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is MPT down today? It is at $4.12 (-0.96%), and our scanner flagged it 89 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment MPT spikes, and full due diligence on MPT — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$4.12
Change today
-0.96%
Previous close
$4.16
52-week range
$3.96 – $6.47
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$2.40B
Dividend yield
8.65% ($0.36)
Ex-dividend
Sep 10
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
598.1M
SEC · as of 2026-05-06 · 106d
Insider ownership
3.0%
DEF 14A · 2026-04-13
Institutional own.
73.23%
Total held
76.2%
Tradeable float
142.4M
24% of shares · after 3% insiders + 73% institutions
Short interest
144.3M
▲ +4% vs prior · as of 2026-07-31
Days to cover
30.8d
Avg daily volume
6.3M
Classification
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
Real Estate Investment Trusts
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
1.4x
15m
1.4x
1h
0.9x
1D
0.3x

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Why is $MPT down today?

1 alert today2.5x RVOL

MPT is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 1 unusual-volume and momentum alert on MPT today, peaking at 2.5x its normal volume.

Likely catalystMaterial Agreement · New Financial Obligation, from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $MPT moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profileShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusBuy4 analysts
Avg target $5.15(+25% upside)
Range $4 - $7
2 buy1 hold1 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

Insiders

Insiders selling0 buys, 6 sells last 3 months (17/27 over 12 months)
Show 12 recent transactions
InsiderActionShares% of positionOwns afterValueDate
Williams Rosa Handley
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-2Ksold 0.4%449K$9K
at $4.61
Jul 8, 26
Hamner R Steven
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-49Ksold 1.3%3.79M$224K
at $4.61
Jul 8, 26
Hanna James Kevin
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-3Ksold 0.6%540K$15K
at $4.61
Jul 8, 26
Portal Larry H
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-4Ksold 0.7%575K$19K
at $4.61
Jul 8, 26
Aldag Edward K Jr
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-109K
0.02% of company
sold 1.6%6.69M$504K
at $4.61
Jul 8, 26
Lambert Charles R
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-2Ksold 0.6%388K$11K
at $4.61
Jul 8, 26
Hanna James Kevin
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-3Ksold 0.6%543K$15K
at $4.67
Apr 8, 26
Aldag Edward K Jr
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-109K
0.02% of company
sold 1.6%6.80M$511K
at $4.67
Apr 8, 26
Williams Rosa Handley
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-2Ksold 0.4%451K$9K
at $4.67
Apr 8, 26
Hamner R Steven
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-49Ksold 1.2%3.84M$227K
at $4.67
Apr 8, 26
Lambert Charles R
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-2Ksold 0.6%390K$11K
at $4.67
Apr 8, 26
Portal Larry H
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-4Ksold 0.7%579K$19K
at $4.67
Apr 8, 26

Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.

$MPT Sentiment

Bearish
Bearish19Bullish
📰 News: 0 bull · 3 bearToday: -1.0%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$MPT Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter - the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 3h ago +0.3% vs EMA
MPT 200EMA (1m) Trending · 60 bars · L3 · +0.34% above EMA · slope +0.13%
at $4.17
Alert· 3h ago +0.0% vs EMA
MPT 50EMA (1m) Trending · 60 bars · L3 · +0.00% above EMA · slope +0.30%
at $4.17
Alert· 5h ago 2.5× RVOL
MPT hit 2.478x RVOL at 10:09 AM ET
at $4.13
Alert· 23h ago +1.5% vs EMA
MPT 200EMA (5m) Trending · 68 bars · L3 · +1.47% above EMA · slope +0.29%
at $4.16
Alert· 1d ago +0.4% vs EMA
$MPT near 200 EMA: +0.41% from 200 EMA at 3:47 PM ET
at $4.17
Alert· 1d ago 2.8× RVOL
MPT hit 2.805x RVOL at 3:47 PM ET
at $4.17
Alert· 1d ago +0.6% vs EMA
$MPT near 200 EMA: +0.63% from 200 EMA at 2:27 PM ET
at $4.16
Alert· 1d ago 3.4× RVOL
MPT hit 3.440x RVOL at 2:27 PM ET
at $4.16
Alert· 1d ago 6.7× RVOL
MPT hit 6.705x RVOL at 1:48 PM ET
at $4.14
Alert· 1d ago +0.2% vs EMA
$MPT near 200 EMA: +0.17% from 200 EMA at 1:22 PM ET
at $4.12
Alert· 1d ago 7.3× RVOL
MPT hit 7.267x RVOL at 1:22 PM ET
at $4.12
Alert· 1d ago 2.4× RVOL
MPT hit 2.392x RVOL at 12:05 PM ET
at $4.16
Alert· 2d ago -0.8% vs EMA
$MPT near 200 EMA: -0.80% from 200 EMA at 2:32 PM ET
at $3.99
Alert· 2d ago 71.9× RVOL
MPT hit 71.868x RVOL at 2:32 PM ET
at $3.99
Alert· 2d ago -0.5% vs EMA
$MPT near 200 EMA: -0.45% from 200 EMA at 1:33 PM ET
at $4.01
Alert· 2d ago 3.4× RVOL
MPT hit 3.361x RVOL at 1:33 PM ET
at $4.01
Alert· 2d ago -0.4% vs EMA
$MPT near 200 EMA: -0.44% from 200 EMA at 12:49 PM ET
at $4.02
Alert· 2d ago 3.2× RVOL
MPT hit 3.196x RVOL at 12:49 PM ET
at $4.02
Alert· 2d ago 4.1× RVOL
MPT hit 4.143x RVOL at 11:55 AM ET
at $4.03
Alert· 3d ago -0.9% vs EMA
$MPT near 200 EMA: -0.89% from 200 EMA at 2:01 PM ET
at $4.06
Alert· 3d ago 15.4× RVOL
MPT hit 15.446x RVOL at 2:01 PM ET
at $4.06
Alert· 3d ago -0.7% vs EMA
$MPT near 200 EMA: -0.72% from 200 EMA at 1:41 PM ET
at $4.07
Alert· 3d ago 3.1× RVOL
MPT hit 3.070x RVOL at 1:41 PM ET
at $4.07
Alert· 3d ago 2.0× RVOL
MPT hit 2.000x RVOL at 12:59 PM ET
at $4.07
Alert· 3d ago -1.1% vs EMA
$MPT near 200 EMA: -1.15% from 200 EMA at 12:23 PM ET
at $4.07
News· SEC EDGAR· 9d ago
MEDICAL PROPERTIES TRUST INC filed an 8-K: Material Agreement, New Financial Obligation
News· SEC EDGAR· 9d ago
MEDICAL PROPERTIES TRUST INC filed a Quarterly report (10-Q)
News· SEC EDGAR· 10d ago
MEDICAL PROPERTIES TRUST INC filed an 8-K: Results of Operations, Regulation FD Disclosure
News· SEC EDGAR· 79d ago
MEDICAL PROPERTIES TRUST INC filed an 8-K: Shareholder Vote
News· The Motley Fool· 113d ago Neutral
3 Healthcare Stocks Paying the Highest Dividends in the Sector Right Now
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 121d ago Bearish
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPT) Shareholders Who Lost Money – Contact Law Offices of Howard G. Smith About Securities Fraud Investigation
News· Benzinga· 162d ago Bearish
Lucid Tops The Most-Shorted Stock List—Here Are 9 More Short Targets
News· The Motley Fool· 174d ago Bearish
Forget Medical Properties Trust: This Resilient Healthcare Real Estate Giant Is Built to Survive the Next Downturn

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MPT stock FAQ

Why is $MPT down today?

MPT is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 1 unusual-volume and momentum alert on MPT today, peaking at 2.5x its normal volume.

What is the MPT stock price today?

MPT last traded at $4.12, down 0.96% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does MPT pay a dividend?

Yes. MPT currently has a dividend yield of about 8.65% ($0.36 per share per year), with the next ex-dividend date on Sep 10. Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live MPT alerts?

The MPT Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged MPT 89 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is MPT on?

MPT (Medical Properties Trust, Inc.) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $2.40B in the REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS sector.

Is MPT good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge MPT for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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