NYSE:CHCT Community Healthcare Trust (CHCT) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The Department of Defense Has a New Drone Contractor (From The Tomorrow Investor) (Ad) Free CHCT Stock Alerts $24.59 +0.16 (+0.65%) (As of 05/7/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$24.24▼$24.8450-Day Range$24.37▼$27.1552-Week Range$24.21▼$36.74Volume187,273 shsAverage Volume182,980 shsMarket Capitalization$681.14 millionP/E Ratio38.42Dividend Yield7.44%Price Target$30.33 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Community Healthcare Trust alerts: Email Address Community Healthcare Trust MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.25 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside23.4% Upside$30.33 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.20% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.45Based on 11 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth7.76%From $2.19 to $2.36 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.42 out of 5 starsFinance Sector420th out of 874 stocksReal Estate Investment Trusts Industry86th out of 183 stocks 2.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingCommunity Healthcare Trust has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 1 buy rating, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageCommunity Healthcare Trust has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Community Healthcare Trust's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.20% of the outstanding shares of Community Healthcare Trust have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverCommunity Healthcare Trust has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Community Healthcare Trust has recently decreased by 17.33%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipCommunity Healthcare Trust is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 7.51%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthCommunity Healthcare Trust has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Community Healthcare Trust is 285.94%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on EPS estimates, Community Healthcare Trust will have a dividend payout ratio of 77.54% in the coming year. This indicates that Community Healthcare Trust may not be able to sustain their current dividend.Read more about Community Healthcare Trust's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for CHCT. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCommunity Healthcare Trust has a news sentiment score of 0.45. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for Community Healthcare Trust this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for CHCT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows2 people have added Community Healthcare Trust to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Community Healthcare Trust insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 4.00% of the stock of Community Healthcare Trust is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions87.84% of the stock of Community Healthcare Trust is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Community Healthcare Trust's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Community Healthcare Trust are expected to grow by 7.76% in the coming year, from $2.19 to $2.36 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Community Healthcare Trust is 38.42, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 135.78.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Community Healthcare Trust is 38.42, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 55.84.Price to Earnings Growth RatioCommunity Healthcare Trust has a PEG Ratio of 1.39. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCommunity Healthcare Trust has a P/B Ratio of 1.31. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Community Healthcare Trust's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Priority GoldThe 2024 Gold Rush: Unleashing Market PotentialWelcome to the financial rollercoaster of 2024, where inflation is persistent, stock markets are overinflated and volatile, global conflicts are intensifying, and the national debt is reaching new heights.Get your free information kit NOW, before it's too late. About Community Healthcare Trust Stock (NYSE:CHCT)Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated is a real estate investment trust that focuses on owning income-producing real estate properties associated primarily with the delivery of outpatient healthcare services in our target sub-markets throughout the United States. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had investments of approximately $1.1 billion in 193 real estate properties (including a portion of one property accounted for as a sales-type lease and two properties classified as held for sale). The properties are located in 34 states, totaling approximately 4.3 million square feet in the aggregate.Read More CHCT Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CHCT Stock News HeadlinesMay 5, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCommunity Healthcare Trust (NYSE:CHCT) Sets New 52-Week Low at $24.50May 3, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCommunity Healthcare Trust (NYSE:CHCT) Rating Reiterated by Piper SandlerMay 7, 2024 | The Tomorrow Investor (Ad)The Department of Defense Has a New Drone ContractorThe Department of Defense just granted a major advantage to a small UAV provider. Since 1998, this Nasdaq-listed company has been supplying drones for civilian, enterprise, and military purposes.May 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comNavigating 4 Analyst Ratings For Community HealthcareMay 2, 2024 | gurufocus.comQ1 2024 Community Healthcare Trust Inc Earnings Call TranscriptMay 1, 2024 | msn.comPiper Sandler Downgrades Community Healthcare Trust (CHCT)May 1, 2024 | msn.comCommunity Healthcare cut at Piper as rate volatility hampers deal pipelineApril 30, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCommunity Healthcare Trust Inc (CHCT) Q1 Earnings: Misses EPS Estimates, Outperforms on RevenueMay 7, 2024 | The Tomorrow Investor (Ad)The Department of Defense Has a New Drone ContractorThe Department of Defense just granted a major advantage to a small UAV provider. Since 1998, this Nasdaq-listed company has been supplying drones for civilian, enterprise, and military purposes.April 30, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCommunity Healthcare Trust Announces Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024April 30, 2024 | prnewswire.comCommunity Healthcare Trust Announces Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024April 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com10 Stocks with Latest Dividend IncreasesApril 25, 2024 | prnewswire.comCommunity Healthcare Trust Incorporated Announces Increased First Quarter DividendApril 5, 2024 | prnewswire.comCommunity Healthcare Trust Announces First Quarter Earnings Release Date And Conference CallMarch 23, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comPiper Sandler Keeps Their Buy Rating on Community Healthcare (CHCT)March 13, 2024 | msn.comChildren's Trust seeks input on healthcare on March 14March 2, 2024 | wsj.comCommunity Healthcare Trust Inc.March 1, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comEmpowering Shareholders with Growth: Community Healthcare Enhances Performance and Reports Rising ProfitsFebruary 15, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating Affirmed for Community Healthcare Trust on Strong Financials and Strategic Growth PotentialFebruary 15, 2024 | msn.comCommunity Healthcare Trust’s New Technology Risk – A Cause for Worry?February 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCommunity Healthcare Trust Incorporated (NYSE:CHCT) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCommunity Healthcare Trust (CHCT) Q4 FFO and Revenues Lag EstimatesFebruary 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCommunity Healthcare Trust (CHCT) Reports Q4 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to SayFebruary 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCommunity Healthcare Trust Announces Results for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2023February 13, 2024 | prnewswire.comCommunity Healthcare Trust Announces Results for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2023February 9, 2024 | msn.comCommunity Healthcare raises quarterly dividend by 0.5% to $0.4575 a shareFebruary 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCommunity Healthcare Trust Incorporated Announces Increased Fourth Quarter DividendSee More Headlines Receive CHCT Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Community Healthcare Trust and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings10/31/2023Ex-Dividend for 3/1 Dividend2/16/2024Dividend Payable3/01/2024Today5/07/2024Ex-Dividend for 5/24 Dividend5/09/2024Dividend Payable5/24/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/06/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Real estate investment trusts Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNYSE:CHCT CUSIPN/A CIK1631569 Webwww.chct.reit Phone(615) 771-3052Fax615-771-3064Employees37Year Founded2006Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$30.33 High Stock Price Target$35.00 Low Stock Price Target$26.00 Potential Upside/Downside+23.0%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.25 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.64 Trailing P/E Ratio38.55 Forward P/E Ratio11.26 P/E Growth1.39Net Income$7.71 million Net Margins15.91% Pretax Margin15.91% Return on Equity3.57% Return on Assets1.93% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio0.01 Quick Ratio0.01 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$112.85 million Price / Sales6.06 Cash Flow$2.23 per share Price / Cash Flow11.08 Book Value$18.83 per share Price / Book1.31Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares27,700,000Free Float26,593,000Market Cap$683.36 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.64 Social Links 10 Best Stocks to Own in 2024Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of the 10 best stocks to own in 2024 and why they should be in your portfolio. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. David H. Dupuy (Age 54)CEO, President, Secretary & Director Comp: $1.41MMr. William G. Monroe IV (Age 45)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $540.95kMs. Leigh Ann Stach (Age 57)Executive VP & Chief Accounting Officer Comp: $994.97kMr. Timothy L. Meyer (Age 47)Executive Vice President of Asset Management Comp: $754.61kKey CompetitorsDynex CapitalNYSE:DXBrandywine Realty TrustNYSE:BDNKKR Real Estate Finance TrustNYSE:KREFBrightSpire CapitalNYSE:BRSPSummit Hotel PropertiesNYSE:INNView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipSei Investments Co.Bought 12,022 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.742%Swiss National BankBought 1,300 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.184%Anchor Capital Advisors LLCBought 1,424 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.122%Illinois Municipal Retirement FundBought 558 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.053%SG Americas Securities LLCSold 6,896 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.020%View All Institutional Transactions CHCT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Community Healthcare Trust stock right now? 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Community Healthcare Trust in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" CHCT shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CHCT, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View CHCT analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Community Healthcare Trust's stock price target for 2024? 4 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Community Healthcare Trust's stock. Their CHCT share price targets range from $26.00 to $35.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $30.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 23.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for CHCT or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have CHCT shares performed in 2024? Community Healthcare Trust's stock was trading at $26.64 at the beginning of the year. Since then, CHCT shares have decreased by 7.7% and is now trading at $24.59. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Community Healthcare Trust? Community Healthcare Trust saw a decline in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 331,100 shares, a decline of 17.3% from the March 31st total of 400,500 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 181,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.8 days. View Community Healthcare Trust's Short Interest. When is Community Healthcare Trust's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, August 6th 2024. View our CHCT earnings forecast. How were Community Healthcare Trust's earnings last quarter? Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated (NYSE:CHCT) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October, 31st. The real estate investment trust reported $0.11 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.63 by $0.52. The real estate investment trust had revenue of $28.74 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $28.77 million. Community Healthcare Trust had a net margin of 15.91% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.57%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.63 earnings per share. How often does Community Healthcare Trust pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Community Healthcare Trust? Community Healthcare Trust announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, April 25th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 10th will be paid a dividend of $0.46 per share on Friday, May 24th. This represents a $1.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 7.48%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 9th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.46. Read our dividend analysis for CHCT. Is Community Healthcare Trust a good dividend stock? Community Healthcare Trust (NYSE:CHCT) pays an annual dividend of $1.83 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 7.51%. CHCT has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 285.94%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on EPS estimates, CHCT will have a dividend payout ratio of 77.54% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Read our dividend analysis for CHCT. What ETFs hold Community Healthcare Trust's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Community Healthcare Trust (NYSE:CHCT) stock in their portfolio include Global SuperDividend US ETF (DIV), Invesco S&P SmallCap Low Volatility ETF (XSLV) and Syntax Stratified SmallCap ETF (SSLY).iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF (REZ). What other stocks do shareholders of Community Healthcare Trust own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Community Healthcare Trust investors own include AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), Crown Castle (CCI), Digital Realty Trust (DLR), Duke Energy (DUK), NextEra Energy (NEE), AbbVie (ABBV), Pfizer (PFE), STAG Industrial (STAG) and Western Asset Mortgage Capital (WMC). When did Community Healthcare Trust IPO? Community Healthcare Trust (CHCT) raised $126 million in an initial public offering on Thursday, May 21st 2015. The company issued 6,300,000 shares at a price of $19.00-$21.00 per share. Sandler ONeill + Partners, Evercore ISI and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey served as the underwriters for the IPO and Janney Montgomery Scott, Oppenheimer and BB&T Capital Markets were co-managers. Who are Community Healthcare Trust's major shareholders? Community Healthcare Trust's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Mesirow Institutional Investment Management Inc. (1.07%), Peregrine Capital Management LLC (0.77%), Sei Investments Co. (0.74%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (0.46%), Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (0.19%) and Cox Capital Mgt LLC (0.19%). View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Community Healthcare Trust? Shares of CHCT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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