KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — Universal Health Realty Income Trust (NYSE: UHT) said its Board of Trustees has approved a modest increase to its quarterly dividend, lifting the payout by $0.005 to $0.745 per share as the healthcare-focused real estate investment trust points to steady cash flow and portfolio stability.
The dividend will be paid December 31, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 22, 2025, the trust said.
Universal Health Realty Income Trust invests in healthcare and human service–related properties across the United States, a segment that has drawn investor attention for its defensive characteristics amid economic uncertainty. Its portfolio includes acute care hospitals, behavioral healthcare and rehabilitation facilities, sub-acute care centers, surgery centers, childcare facilities, and medical office buildings.
The trust currently holds seventy-six investments spread across twenty-one states, providing geographic diversification and exposure to a range of healthcare delivery models. Industry analysts often view healthcare real estate as less sensitive to economic cycles, given the essential nature of the services provided within these facilities.
While the dividend increase is incremental, it reflects management’s confidence in the trust’s ability to sustain and grow distributions in a higher interest rate environment that has pressured many real estate investment trusts.
Universal Health Realty Income Trust said the dividend action aligns with its long-standing strategy of delivering consistent income to shareholders while maintaining a diversified portfolio of healthcare-related assets.
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