Primary Health Properties (PHP) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
30 Jul, 2026Investment case and market positioning
Benefiting from demographic tailwinds as the UK population grows and ages, driving high occupancy and demand for modern primary care facilities.
29-year track record of consecutive dividend growth, with a current yield of approximately 7.4% and strong dividend cover.
88% of rental income is government-backed, providing secure, long-term income streams with a WAULT of around 10 years.
Over 50% of UK primary care premises are not fit for purpose, presenting significant upgrade and development opportunities.
Strong cost control with an EPRA cost ratio below 10% and 100% of debt fixed or hedged at a low average cost.
Financial and operational performance
H1 2025 net rental income rose 3.1% to £78.6m, with adjusted earnings up 2.2% to £47.3m and a revaluation surplus of £19.8m.
Adjusted NTA per share increased 1.1% to 106.2p, and the adjusted NTA return was 4.5% including dividends.
29th consecutive year of dividend growth, with a 2.9% increase to 7.1p per share and 100% dividend cover.
Portfolio value reached £2.81bn, rent roll £158m, occupancy at 99.1%, and LTV at 48.6% within the target range.
EPRA cost ratio further reduced to 9.8%, maintaining sector leadership in cost efficiency.
Rental growth and asset management
H1 2025 rent reviews delivered £2.1m additional rent, an 8.6% uplift, with a 3.0% weighted average annual rental growth.
66% of reviews were open market, 28% index-linked, and 6% fixed uplift, with Ireland's reviews fully index-linked.
Advanced pipeline of 43 projects expected to increase average rent per sqm by 15%.
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