Healthcare Trust, Inc. and Healthcare Realty Trust experienced significant short interest increases in July.

Healthcare Trust, Inc. (HTIBP) saw a 31.0% rise in short interest to 19,000 shares in July, with a short-interest ratio of 2.8 days. The company, focused on healthcare real estate, increased shares by $0.26, reaching $15.39, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4453 (11.57% yield). Meanwhile, Healthcare Realty Trust (NYSE: HR) had a 32.3% increase in short interest, reaching 20.22 million shares, a 5.4 days-to-cover ratio. HR reported a $0.39 EPS loss for the quarter, announced a $0.31 quarterly dividend, and has a 7.18% dividend yield.