SAFE Dividend History & Analysis | 4.5% Yield

SAFE has a dividend yield of 4.5% and paid 0.71 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.53%
Payout Ratio 57.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 33.94%
Consistency Lifetime 53.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.86%
Payout FCF 117.2%
Streak Years 8
Dividend Rating 63.70%

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: -11.7%
Total Return 5y: -60.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Other Specialized REITs

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
MRP 4,959 M 8.87% 12.7%
EPR 4,130 M 6.62% 12.1%
GLPI 12,529 M 6.70% 9.84%
OUT 4,092 M 6.45% 7.52%
LAMR 12,996 M 5.35% 9.30%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
OUT 4,092 M 56.5% 76.4%
EPR 4,130 M 23.8% 94.9%
FPI 506 M 21.8% 87.4%
LAMR 12,996 M 12.7% 61.8%
VICI 30,012 M 6.36% 100%

SAFE 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
2025-12-30 2025-12-30 2026-01-15 Quarterly 0.177 0% 1.31%
2025-09-30 2025-09-30 2025-10-15 Quarterly 0.177 0% 1.15%
2025-06-30 2025-06-30 2025-07-15 Quarterly 0.177 0% 1.13%
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-15 Quarterly 0.177 0% 0.98%
2024-12-30 2024-12-30 2025-01-15 Quarterly 0.177 0% 0.95%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-10-15 Quarterly 0.177 0% 0.68%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-15 Quarterly 0.177 0% 0.91%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-04-15 Quarterly 0.177 0% 0.89%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-16 Quarterly 0.177 0% 0.77%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-13 Quarterly 0.177 0% 1.02%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-14 Quarterly 0.177 71.5% 0.78%
2023-03-29 2023-03-30 2023-03-30 Quarterly 0.1032 264.4% 2.4%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-13 0.0283 -50.1% 0.64%
2022-08-31 2022-09-01 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.0567 0% 0.87%
2022-05-31 2022-06-01 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.0567 0% 0.72%
2022-02-28 2022-03-01 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.0567 0% 0.52%
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.0567 0% 0.53%
2021-08-31 2021-09-01 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.0567 0% 0.47%
2021-05-28 2021-06-01 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.0567 13.6% 0.74%
2021-02-26 2021-03-01 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.0499 0% 0.63%
2020-11-30 2020-12-01 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.0499 0% N/A
2020-08-31 2020-09-01 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.0499 0% N/A
2020-05-29 2020-06-01 2020-06-15 Quarterly 0.0499 10% N/A
2020-02-28 2020-03-02 2020-03-16 Quarterly 0.0454 0% N/A
2019-11-15 2019-11-18 2019-12-02 Quarterly 0.0454 0% N/A
2019-08-14 2019-08-15 2019-08-30 Quarterly 0.0454 0% N/A
2019-05-14 2019-05-15 2019-05-31 Quarterly 0.0454 11.1% N/A
2019-03-01 2019-03-04 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.0409 0% N/A
2018-11-14 2018-11-15 2018-11-30 Quarterly 0.0409 0% N/A
2018-08-14 2018-08-15 2018-08-31 Quarterly 0.0409 -89.7% N/A
2008-07-11 2008-07-15 2008-07-31 Quarterly 0.3949 0% N/A
2008-03-13 2008-03-17 2008-04-30 Quarterly 0.3949 248% N/A
2007-12-27 2007-12-31 2008-01-14 Other 0.1135 -71.3% N/A
2007-12-13 2007-12-17 2007-12-31 Quarterly 0.3949 5.5% N/A
2007-10-11 2007-10-15 2007-10-29 Quarterly 0.3745 0% N/A
2007-07-12 2007-07-16 2007-07-30 Quarterly 0.3745 0% N/A
2007-04-12 2007-04-16 2007-04-30 Quarterly 0.3745 7.1% N/A
2006-12-13 2006-12-15 2006-12-29 Quarterly 0.3495 0% N/A
2006-10-12 2006-10-16 2006-10-30 Quarterly 0.3495 0% N/A
2006-07-13 2006-07-17 2006-07-31 Quarterly 0.3495 0% N/A
2006-04-11 2006-04-15 2006-04-28 Quarterly 0.3495 5.1% N/A
2005-12-13 2005-12-15 2005-12-29 Quarterly 0.3325 0% N/A
2005-10-13 2005-10-17 2005-10-31 Quarterly 0.3325 0% N/A
2005-07-13 2005-07-15 2005-07-29 Quarterly 0.3325 0% N/A
2005-04-13 2005-04-15 2005-04-29 Quarterly 0.3325 5% N/A
2004-12-13 2004-12-15 2004-12-29 Quarterly 0.3166 0% N/A
2004-10-13 2004-10-15 2004-10-29 Quarterly 0.3166 0% N/A
2004-07-13 2004-07-15 2004-07-29 Quarterly 0.3166 0% N/A
2004-04-13 2004-04-15 2004-04-29 Quarterly 0.3166 5.3% N/A
2003-12-11 2003-12-15 2003-12-29 Quarterly 0.3007 0% N/A

SAFE Dividend FAQ

Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE) pioneered the modern ground-lease market in 2017 and now monetizes the land beneath high-quality multifamily, office, industrial, hospitality, student-housing, life-science and mixed-use assets. Structured as a REIT, it aims to provide shareholders with “safe, growing income and long-term capital appreciation” by converting land ownership into a predictable, lease-back revenue stream while reducing owners’ exposure to property-level risk.

What is the Dividend Yield of SAFE?

As of February 2026, SAFE`s dividend yield is 4.53%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.71 USD by the current share price of 15.07.

Does SAFE pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, SAFE paid a dividend of 0.71 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-30 and the payout was 0.177 USD.

How often does SAFE pay dividends?

SAFE pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SAFE has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-30.

SAFE dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SAFE for the next 4 payments are between 0.026 (-85.3%) and 0.217 (+22.6%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will SAFE pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.177 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Safehold (SAFE) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SAFE?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Safehold (SAFE) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of SAFE?

SAFE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 33.9% per year.
Strong growth: SAFE's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SAFE?

SAFE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.86%. If you bought SAFE's shares at 38.00 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.71 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.86% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SAFE?

SAFE Payout Consistency is 53.3%. 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 unstable: Safehold has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SAFE have a good Dividend Yield?

SAFE`s 4.53% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SAFE?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SAFE is 57.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of SAFE?

SAFE`s Overall Dividend Rating is 63.70%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SAFE Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SAFE's Outstanding Shares?

Safehold's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.51% 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 SAFE ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Mar 31, 2023 with a ratio of 16:100.

This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1989 101,900
1990 101,900
1991 101,900
1992 101,900
1993 101,900
1994 101,900
1995 101,900
1996 201,700 +97.94%
1997 301,400 +49.43%
1998 9,118,000 +2925.22%
1999 9,664,000 +5.99%
2000 13,700,700 +41.77%
2001 13,786,000 +0.62%
2002 14,381,800 +4.32%
2003 16,050,200 +11.6%
2004 17,632,800 +9.86%
2005 18,002,100 +2.09%
2006 18,403,700 +2.23%
2007 20,288,200 +10.24%
2008 20,984,500 +3.43%
2009 16,011,400 -23.7%
2010 14,919,000 -6.82%
2011 14,190,100 -4.89%
2012 13,387,800 -5.65%
2013 13,538,700 +1.13%
2014 13,630,100 +0.68%
2015 15,956,300 +17.07%
2016 18,190,000 +14%
2017 10,912,000 -40.01%
2018 18,218,000 +66.95%
2019 31,008,000 +70.21%
2020 50,697,000 +63.5%
2021 54,180,000 +6.87%
2022 13,872,600 -74.4%
2023 71,115,000 +412.63%
2024 71,451,000 +0.47%
2025 71,843,000 +0.55%

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: 2026-02-08 02:17