Benzinga | Jan 3, 2022 12:12PM EST

Analyst Ratings For Medical Properties Trust

Analysts have provided the following ratings for Medical Properties Trust (NYSE:MPW) within the last quarter:

Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish BearishTotal Ratings 3 0 1 0 0Last 30D 0 0 1 0 01M Ago 0 0 0 0 02M Ago 0 0 0 0 03M Ago 3 0 0 0 0

These 4 analysts have an average price target of $25.0 versus the current price of Medical Properties Trust at $23.505, implying upside.

Below is a summary of how these 4 analysts rated Medical Properties Trust over the past 3 months. The greater the number of bullish ratings, the more positive analysts are on the stock and the greater the number of bearish ratings, the move negative analysts are on the stock

This current average has increased by 2.04% from the previous average price target of $24.50.

How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?

Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter.

Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.

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