Diversified Healthcare Trust (NASDAQ:DHCNL) Sees Large Decline in Short Interest

Posted by Dante Gardener on Dec 31st, 2025

Diversified Healthcare Trust (NASDAQ:DHCNL – Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large drop in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totaling 15,027 shares, a drop of 21.9% from the November 30th total of 19,235 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 15,482 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.0 days. Based on an average daily volume of 15,482 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.0 days.

Diversified Healthcare Trust Trading Down 1.1%

NASDAQ DHCNL traded down $0.19 during trading hours on Wednesday, reaching $17.50. The company had a trading volume of 16,024 shares, compared to its average volume of 11,849. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $17.85 and a 200 day moving average of $17.64. Diversified Healthcare Trust has a 1-year low of $14.20 and a 1-year high of $19.51.

Diversified Healthcare Trust (NASDAQ:DHCNL – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, June 2nd. The company reported $0.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The company had revenue of $370.78 million during the quarter.

Diversified Healthcare Trust Cuts Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 1st. Shareholders of record on Saturday, November 15th were paid a dividend of $0.3906 per share. This represents a $1.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 8.9%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, November 14th.

Diversified Healthcare Trust is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, owns and manages a diversified portfolio of net leased healthcare properties in the United States. Headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, the company focuses on long-term, triple-net leases with creditworthy operators of senior housing, skilled nursing facilities, medical office buildings and life science properties. Its business model centers on generating stable rental income through passive, inflation-protected lease structures.

Since its formation in 2013, Diversified Healthcare Trust has grown its portfolio through targeted acquisitions and selective development partnerships, assembling assets across multiple states and care segments.