MPW Dividend History & Analysis | 6.7% Yield

MPW has a dividend yield of 6.7% and paid 0.33 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.66%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -26.32%
Consistency Lifetime 92.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.24%
Payout FCF 131.0%
Streak Years 21
Dividend Rating 18.17%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 17%
Total Return 5y: -63.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care REITs

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
OHI 13,842 M 6.95% 10.9%
SBRA 4,553 M 6.74% 10.1%
DOC 11,593 M 7.34% 7.37%
LTC 1,728 M 6.46% 8.91%
NHI 3,912 M 4.86% 7.17%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SILA 1,344 M 52.0% 50.0%
GMRE 941 M 21.2% 95.2%
CTRE 8,280 M 6.04% 91.8%
CHCT 500 M 2.24% 100%
UHT 549 M 1.40% 100%

MPW Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 2026-01-08 Quarterly 0.09 12.5% 1.66%
2025-09-11 2025-09-11 2025-10-09 Quarterly 0.08 0% 1.75%
2025-06-18 2025-06-18 2025-07-17 Quarterly 0.08 0% 1.83%
2025-03-10 2025-03-10 2025-04-10 Quarterly 0.08 0% 1.35%
2024-12-12 2024-12-12 2025-01-09 Quarterly 0.08 0% 1.98%
2024-09-09 2024-09-09 2024-10-10 Quarterly 0.08 -46.7% 1.63%
2024-06-10 2024-06-10 2024-07-09 Quarterly 0.15 0% 2.9%
2024-04-19 2024-04-22 2024-05-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% 3.13%
2023-12-06 2023-12-07 2024-01-11 Quarterly 0.15 0% 2.99%
2023-09-13 2023-09-14 2023-10-12 Quarterly 0.15 -48.3% 2.34%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-07-13 Quarterly 0.29 0% 3.19%
2023-03-15 2023-03-16 2023-04-13 Quarterly 0.29 0% 3.58%
2022-12-07 2022-12-08 2023-01-12 Quarterly 0.29 0% 2.39%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-10-13 Quarterly 0.29 0% 2.07%
2022-06-15 2022-06-16 2022-07-14 Quarterly 0.29 0% 1.96%
2022-03-16 2022-03-17 2022-04-14 Quarterly 0.29 3.6% 1.45%
2021-12-08 2021-12-09 2022-01-13 Quarterly 0.28 0% 1.26%
2021-09-15 2021-09-16 2021-10-14 Quarterly 0.28 0% 1.38%
2021-06-16 2021-06-17 2021-07-08 Quarterly 0.28 0% 1.32%
2021-03-17 2021-03-18 2021-04-08 Quarterly 0.28 3.7% 1.32%
2020-12-09 2020-12-10 2021-01-07 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2020-09-09 2020-09-10 2020-10-08 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2020-06-17 2020-06-18 2020-07-16 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2020-03-11 2020-03-12 2020-04-09 Quarterly 0.27 3.8% N/A
2019-12-11 2019-12-12 2020-01-09 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2019-09-11 2019-09-12 2019-10-10 Quarterly 0.26 4% N/A
2019-06-12 2019-06-13 2019-07-11 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2019-03-13 2019-03-14 2019-04-11 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-12-12 2018-12-13 2019-01-10 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-09-12 2018-09-13 2018-10-11 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-06-13 2018-06-14 2018-07-12 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-04-12 Quarterly 0.25 4.2% N/A
2017-12-06 2017-12-07 2018-01-11 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2017-09-13 2017-09-14 2017-10-12 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-07-14 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2017-03-14 2017-03-16 2017-04-13 Quarterly 0.24 4.3% N/A
2016-12-06 2016-12-08 2017-01-12 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-10-13 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2016-06-14 2016-06-16 2016-07-14 Quarterly 0.23 4.5% N/A
2016-03-15 2016-03-17 2016-04-14 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2015-12-08 2015-12-10 2016-01-14 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2015-09-15 2015-09-17 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2015-06-09 2015-06-11 2015-07-09 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2015-03-10 2015-03-12 2015-04-09 Quarterly 0.22 4.8% N/A
2014-12-02 2014-12-04 2015-01-08 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2014-09-16 2014-09-18 2014-10-15 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2014-06-10 2014-06-12 2014-07-10 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2014-03-12 2014-03-14 2014-04-11 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2013-11-29 2013-12-03 2014-01-07 Quarterly 0.21 5% N/A
2013-09-10 2013-09-12 2013-10-10 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A

MPW Dividend FAQ

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW) is a self-advised REIT founded in 2003 that specializes in acquiring, developing, and leasing hospital facilities on a net-lease basis. As of September 30 2025, the company owned 388 hospitals comprising roughly 39,000 licensed beds across nine countries on three continents, making it one of the largest global owners of hospital real estate.

What is the Dividend Yield of MPW?

As of February 2026, MPW`s dividend yield is 6.66%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.33 USD by the current share price of 5.36.

Does MPW pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, MPW paid a dividend of 0.33 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-11 and the payout was 0.09 USD.

How often does MPW pay dividends?

MPW pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MPW has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-11.

MPW dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MPW for the next 4 payments are between 0.068 (-24.4%) and 0.098 (+8.9%).
This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment.

Will MPW pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.09 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-11. The next Ex-Dividend date for Medical Properties Trust (MPW) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MPW?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Medical Properties Trust (MPW) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MPW?

MPW's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -26.3% per year.
Negative growth: MPW's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of MPW?

MPW's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.24%. If you bought MPW's shares at 14.75 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.33 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.24% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MPW?

MPW Payout Consistency is 92.7%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Medical Properties Trust has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MPW have a good Dividend Yield?

MPW`s 6.66% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MPW?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MPW is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of MPW?

MPW`s Overall Dividend Rating is 18.17%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MPW Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MPW's Outstanding Shares?

Medical Properties Trust's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.16% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has MPW ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2004 22,699,000
2005 35,935,900 +58.31%
2006 41,386,100 +15.17%
2007 48,637,300 +17.52%
2008 69,288,000 +42.46%
2009 78,391,100 +13.14%
2010 105,557,900 +34.66%
2011 117,767,500 +11.57%
2012 134,930,200 +14.57%
2013 161,839,500 +19.94%
2014 172,603,900 +6.65%
2015 237,011,000 +37.31%
2016 319,994,000 +35.01%
2017 364,977,000 +14.06%
2018 367,732,000 +0.75%
2019 494,893,000 +34.58%
2020 538,351,000 +8.78%
2021 596,665,000 +10.83%
2022 598,053,000 +0.23%
2023 598,984,000 +0.16%
2024 600,402,000 +0.24%
2025 600,867,000 +0.08%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-03 04:23