Why Is Wall Street so Divided Over This 12.5%-Yielding Dividend Stock?

Some stocks are downright polarizing. They're loved by some investors and analysts but despised by others.

Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) stands out as a great example. Six of the 14 analysts who cover the stock were surveyed by LSEG in November and rate it as a buy or strong buy. Another five analysts recommend holding Medical Properties Trust. However, three analysts maintain decidedly bearish views about the stock, rating it as an underperform or a sell.

Why is Wall Street so divided over this 12.5%-yielding dividend stock? It's complicated.

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