5 Large-Cap Dividend Stocks with Over 5% Yield

3. Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (NYSE:MPW)

Dividend Yield as of August 18: 7.00%

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (NYSE:MPW) is a healthcare-focused real estate investment trust, headquartered in Alabama, US. The company was a part of 15 hedge fund portfolios in Q1 2022, down from 16 in the previous quarter, according to Insider Monkey’s data. The stakes owned by these hedge funds are collectively valued at over $238.5 million.

On August 3, Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (NYSE:MPW) announced its Q2 earnings, posting an FFO of $0.46, which beat analysts’ estimates by $0.01. The company’s revenue for the quarter stood at $400.2 million, showing a 4.8% year-over-year growth. Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (NYSE:MPW) has been raising its dividends consecutively for the past 11 years. The company’s strong balance sheet and stable free cash flow generation indicate further dividend growth. It pays a quarterly dividend of $0.29 per share, with a yield of 7.00%. It has a payout ratio of 57%, improving from 115.6% in 2021.

Following the company’s Q2 2022 results, Barclays set a $23 price target on Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (NYSE:MPW) and kept an Overweight rating on the shares.