Healthcare Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTIA) Sees Large Decrease in Short Interest

Healthcare Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTIA) was the target of a large drop in short interest during the month of June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totalling 6,300 shares, a drop of 10.0% from the May 31st total of 7,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 7,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.9 days.

Healthcare Trust Stock Up 2.5 %

Healthcare Trust stock traded up $0.36 during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $14.92. The stock had a trading volume of 1,252 shares, compared to its average volume of 8,933. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $14.76 and its 200-day simple moving average is $15.32. Healthcare Trust has a 1-year low of $9.54 and a 1-year high of $18.85.

Healthcare Trust Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, July 15th. Investors of record on Friday, July 5th will be given a $0.4609 dividend. This represents a $1.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 12.36%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, July 5th. This is a positive change from Healthcare Trust’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.46.

About Healthcare Trust

Healthcare Trust, Inc is a publicly registered real estate investment trust focused on acquiring a diversified portfolio of healthcare real estate, with an emphasis on seniors housing and medical office buildings, located in the United States.