National Healthcare Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ:NHPBP) Sees Large Growth in Short Interest

National Healthcare Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ:NHPBPGet Free Report) was the target of a large growth in short interest during the month of July. As of July 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,386 shares, a growth of 116.2% from the June 30th total of 641 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,722 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.5 days.

National Healthcare Properties Stock Up 0.6%

Shares of NASDAQ:NHPBP traded up $0.13 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $22.53. 4,384 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 8,951. National Healthcare Properties has a fifty-two week low of $15.32 and a fifty-two week high of $23.06. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $22.43 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $20.39.

National Healthcare Properties Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, July 2nd were given a dividend of $0.4453 per share. This represents a $1.78 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, July 2nd.

National Healthcare Properties Company Profile

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NHP is a $2.6 billion healthcare REIT with a high-quality portfolio focused on two segments, Medical Office Buildings and Senior Housing Operating Properties.

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