Healthcare Realty Trust: Betting On Outpatient Demand Growth, Lower Operator Risk (Upgrade)

Healthcare Realty Trust is well positioned in the outpatient medical REIT space, benefiting from macro trends like aging demographics and rising outpatient care demand. HR's growth is supported by a nationwide portfolio, strong tenant retention, and opportunities for property acquisitions and lease growth. Balance sheet risk is mitigated by competitive debt metrics and diversified asset exposure.