Nuveen LLC Invests $1.29 Million in Universal Health Realty Income Trust $UHT

Key Points

• Nuveen LLC has acquired 31,439 shares of Universal Health Realty Income Trust, representing a stake valued at approximately $1.29 million, making up about 0.23% of the company as of their latest SEC filing.
• Several institutional investors, including Bank of New York Mellon Corp and Invesco Ltd., have significantly increased their holdings in Universal Health Realty Income Trust, indicating strong interest in the company.
• Universal Health Realty Income Trust declared a quarterly dividend of $0.74 per share, maintaining a high annualized dividend yield of 7.3% despite a payout ratio of 229.46%.

Nuveen LLC purchased a new stake in Universal Health Realty Income Trust (NYSE:UHT - Free Report) during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 31,439 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock, valued at approximately $1,288,000. Nuveen LLC owned approximately 0.23% of Universal Health Realty Income Trust as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the business. Raymond James Financial Inc. bought a new position in Universal Health Realty Income Trust during the 4th quarter worth approximately $691,000. Barclays PLC grew its position in Universal Health Realty Income Trust by 3.8% during the 4th quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 23,713 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $881,000 after acquiring an additional 861 shares during the last quarter. Stifel Financial Corp grew its position in shares of Universal Health Realty Income Trust by 7.5% in the 4th quarter. Stifel Financial Corp now owns 78,101 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $2,906,000 after buying an additional 5,447 shares during the last quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD grew its position in shares of Universal Health Realty Income Trust by 4.2% in the 4th quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 23,066 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $859,000 after buying an additional 925 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC bought a new stake in shares of Universal Health Realty Income Trust in the 4th quarter worth approximately $515,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 64.66% of the company's stock.

Universal Health Realty Income Trust Trading Up 0.6%

Shares of UHT stock traded up $0.26 during trading hours on Thursday, reaching $40.78. The company's stock had a trading volume of 10,668 shares, compared to its average volume of 61,984. The stock has a market capitalization of $565.55 million, a P/E ratio of 31.61 and a beta of 1.02. Universal Health Realty Income Trust has a one year low of $34.56 and a one year high of $47.30. The firm's fifty day simple moving average is $40.14 and its 200 day simple moving average is $39.80. The company has a current ratio of 7.25, a quick ratio of 7.25 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.26.

Universal Health Realty Income Trust (NYSE:UHT - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, July 28th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.85 earnings per share for the quarter. Universal Health Realty Income Trust had a return on equity of 10.27% and a net margin of 18.19%.The company had revenue of $24.87 million for the quarter.

Universal Health Realty Income Trust Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 30th. Investors of record on Monday, June 23rd were given a dividend of $0.74 per share. This represents a $2.96 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 7.3%. This is a boost from Universal Health Realty Income Trust's previous quarterly dividend of $0.74. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 23rd. Universal Health Realty Income Trust's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 229.46%.

Universal Health Realty Income Trust Profile

Universal Health Realty Income Trust, a real estate investment trust, invests in healthcare and human-service related facilities including acute care hospitals, behavioral health care hospitals, specialty facilities, medical/office buildings, free-standing emergency departments and childcare centers.