Universal Health Realty Income Trust: A Bet On Future Tailwind From Outpatient Care

Universal Health Realty Income Trust is rated a buy, supported by macro tailwinds in outpatient care and a diversified national healthcare portfolio. UHT demonstrates strong EBITDA margins versus peers, resilient leasing income, and positive 5-year revenue trends, with Sunbelt expansion offering further growth potential. Dividend yield stands at 6.8% with an AFFO coverage of 1.2x and 85% payout ratio, providing a safety buffer despite modest dividend growth and FFO flatness. Key risks include elevated leverage (D/E 2.6), related-party exposure to UHS, and potential sector oversupply if financing costs fall.

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