Analyst Barry Oxford of Colliers Securities maintained a Buy rating on Community Healthcare (CHCT – Research Report), with a price target of $25.00.
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Barry Oxford has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors that indicate a promising outlook for Community Healthcare Trust (CHCT). A key reason for this rating is the company’s strong financial performance, as evidenced by their reported Funds from Operations (FFO) and Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO) that met or exceeded consensus expectations. Although there were challenges with rent collection from one tenant, the overall trend in rent collections has been positive.
Furthermore, CHCT’s strategic acquisitions and expansion of its property portfolio bolster its growth prospects. The company has acquired fully leased properties and entered into agreements for additional properties with attractive projected returns. Additionally, the expansion of the revolving credit facility and the company’s proactive management of its balance sheet, including paying off upcoming debt maturities, demonstrate financial prudence. The increase in the quarterly dividend further highlights CHCT’s commitment to returning value to shareholders, contributing to Oxford’s positive outlook and Buy rating.