{
  "id": 1598911,
  "title": "HealthCo FY26 slides: underlying strength amid Healthscope transition",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/healthco-fy26-slides-underlying-strength-amid-healthscope-transition",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-18T00:26:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/healthco-fy26-slides-underlying-strength-amid-healthscope-transition-93CH-4864132"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT (ASX:HCW) released its FY26 full-year results on August 18, 2026, highlighting a transition period as the company navigates restructuring of its Healthscope hospital assets. Despite a reported decline in funds from operations (FFO) to 4.0 cents per unit from 6.6 cents in FY25, underlying FFO reached 7.7 cents per unit, reflecting strong portfolio performance. The company's net tangible assets declined to $1.35 per unit as of June 30, 2026, marking a 3% decrease due to a 15 basis point cap rate expansion related to Healthscope hospital valuations. Despite earnings pressures, HealthCo maintained operational strength across its $1.34 billion healthcare infrastructure portfolio, with 11 private hospitals operating throughout FY26 and 100% of rent collected. The transition, which includes the potential sale of 10 hospitals, has had minimal impact on asset values, according to independent valuations. HealthCo's diversified portfolio, encompassing primary, specialty, government, and aged care facilities, boasts a weighted average lease expiry of 10.6 years and 81% of rental income is CPI-linked, providing inflation protection. The company's strong balance sheet, featuring $158 million in cash and undrawn debt facilities, positions HealthCo well for future capital deployment and strategic opportunities.",
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}