Universal Health Realty Income Trust

UHT

Market cap $592M

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KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Health Realty Income Trust (NYSE: UHT) announced today that its Board of Trustees voted to increase the quarterly dividend by $.005 and pay a dividend of $.75 per share on June 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as of June 22, 2026.

Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT) Shareholder/Analyst Call Prepared Remarks Transcript

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Universal Health Realty Income Trust earns a 'Hold' rating, offering a 7.34% yield but trading near fair value. UHT's 40-year dividend growth streak remains intact, though a payout ratio of 85% limits future increases. Key risks include Medicaid reimbursement cuts from OBBBA and $359.5M floating-rate debt maturing in 2028.

UHT posts higher first-quarter 2026 profit and FFO on lower interest costs, lifts dividend, expands credit line and advances a pre-leased medical office project.

Consolidated Results of Operations - Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2026 and 2025: KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Health Realty Income Trust (NYSE:UHT) announced today that for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026, net income was $5.0 million, or $.36 per diluted share, as compared to $4.8 million, or $.34 per diluted share, during the first quarter of 2025.

Consolidated Results of Operations, As Reported and As Adjusted  – Three-month periods ended March 31, 2026 and 2025: KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) announced today that its reported net income attributable to UHS was $348.7 million, or $5.65 per diluted share, during the first quarter of 2026, as compared to $316.7 million, or $4.80 per diluted share, during the first quarter of 2025.