Overall Rating


(3.3/5) Neutral

HCP Inc. (HCP)

Price*: $17.60 | Dividend: $1.82 | Dividend Yield: 10.34%

Recommendation Info
We downgraded this stock from the "Recommended" list on 10/7/08, at a price of 33.75.
Dividend Stock Ratings Breakdown Dividend Stock Ratings Breakdown
1. Relative Strength   What's This?

Stock is slightly underperforming.
2. Overall Yield Attractiveness   What's This?

Stock's dividend yield is attractive.
3. Dividend Reliability   What's This?

This rating is directly related to the length and consistency of a company's dividend payouts.
4. Dividend Uptrend   What's This?

Dividend payouts are consistent, but increases small.
5. Earnings Growth   What's This?

Earnings estimates are basically unchanged.
Price and Dividend Info Price and Dividend Info
HCP Inc. (HCP)
Previous Day's Closing Price*
$17.60
Annual Stock Dividend
$1.82
Current Dividend Yield
10.34%

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Company Profile Company Profile

HCP Inc.- (HCP)-is a self-administered REIT that, together with its consolidated subsidiaries, invests primarily in real estate serving the healthcare industry in the United States. As of December 31, 2007, HCP's portfolio of properties, excluding assets held for sale but including mortgage loans and properties owned by unconsolidated joint ventures, totaled 753 properties among the following segments: 275 senior housing, 105 life science, 269 medical office, 41 hospital and 63 skilled nursing. As a REIT, capital gains are accounted for differently, so please consult with a tax advisor.

Dividend Stock Recommendation - Neutral Recommendation

Based on our rating criteria, this stock has achieved a "Neutral" rating. Stocks with a neutral rating are considered mediocre investments in terms of expected price growth and dividend payments.

Stock Notes Stock Notes

This mid cap stock does not make an attractive dividend stock investment at this time.

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