UHT Dividend History & Analysis | 7.4% Yield

UHT has a dividend yield of 7.4% and paid 2.96 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 7.38%
Payout Ratio 2.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.40%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.39%
Payout FCF 41.9%
Streak Years 39
Dividend Rating 73.55%

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: 14.6%
Total Return 5y: -9.1%

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%
WELL 129,277 M 3.68% 97.5%

UHT 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
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 2025-12-31 Quarterly 0.745 0.7% 1.85%
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 2025-09-30 Quarterly 0.74 0% 1.82%
2025-06-23 2025-06-23 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.74 0.7% 1.81%
2025-03-24 2025-03-24 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.735 0% 1.82%
2024-12-16 2024-12-16 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.735 0.7% 1.87%
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.73 0% 1.58%
2024-06-17 2024-06-17 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.73 0.7% 1.91%
2024-03-15 2024-03-18 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.725 0% 2%
2023-12-18 2023-12-19 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.725 0.7% 1.63%
2023-09-18 2023-09-19 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.72 0% 1.62%
2023-06-16 2023-06-20 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.72 0.7% 1.47%
2023-03-17 2023-03-20 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.715 0% 1.47%
2022-12-15 2022-12-16 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.715 0.7% 1.43%
2022-09-16 2022-09-19 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.71 0% 1.49%
2022-06-16 2022-06-20 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.71 0.7% 1.4%
2022-03-18 2022-03-21 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.705 0% 1.2%
2021-12-14 2021-12-15 2021-12-30 Quarterly 0.705 0.7% 1.2%
2021-09-17 2021-09-20 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.7 0% 1.24%
2021-06-15 2021-06-16 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.7 0.7% 1%
2021-03-16 2021-03-17 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.695 0% 0.94%
2020-12-16 2020-12-17 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.695 0.7% N/A
2020-09-15 2020-09-16 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.69 0% N/A
2020-06-15 2020-06-16 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.69 0.7% N/A
2020-03-16 2020-03-17 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.685 0% N/A
2019-12-17 2019-12-18 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.685 0.7% N/A
2019-09-13 2019-09-16 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.68 0% N/A
2019-06-21 2019-06-24 2019-07-02 Quarterly 0.68 0.7% N/A
2019-03-18 2019-03-19 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.675 0% N/A
2018-12-18 2018-12-19 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.675 0.7% N/A
2018-09-14 2018-09-17 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2018-06-22 2018-06-25 2018-07-03 Quarterly 0.67 0.8% N/A
2018-03-23 2018-03-26 2018-04-02 Quarterly 0.665 0% N/A
2017-12-15 2017-12-18 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.665 0.8% N/A
2017-09-15 2017-09-18 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.66 0% N/A
2017-06-15 2017-06-19 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.66 0.8% N/A
2017-03-16 2017-03-20 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.655 0% N/A
2016-12-14 2016-12-16 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.655 0.8% N/A
2016-09-15 2016-09-19 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2016-06-16 2016-06-20 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.65 0.8% N/A
2016-03-14 2016-03-16 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.645 0% N/A
2015-12-17 2015-12-21 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.645 0.8% N/A
2015-09-17 2015-09-21 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.64 0% N/A
2015-06-15 2015-06-17 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.64 0.8% N/A
2015-03-13 2015-03-17 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.635 0% N/A
2014-12-15 2014-12-17 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.635 0.8% N/A
2014-09-12 2014-09-16 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.63 0% N/A
2014-06-19 2014-06-23 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.63 0.8% N/A
2014-03-13 2014-03-17 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.625 0% N/A
2013-12-17 2013-12-19 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.625 0% N/A
2013-09-12 2013-09-16 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.625 0% N/A

UHT Dividend FAQ

Universal Health Realty Income Trust (NYSE: UHT) is a Health-Care REIT that owns and leases a diversified portfolio of 76 properties across 21 U.S. states, including acute-care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, specialty centers, medical office buildings, freestanding emergency departments, and childcare centers.

What is the Dividend Yield of UHT?

As of February 2026, UHT`s dividend yield is 7.38%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.96 USD by the current share price of 42.10.

Does UHT pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, UHT paid a dividend of 2.96 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-22 and the payout was 0.745 USD.

How often does UHT pay dividends?

UHT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, UHT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-22.

UHT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for UHT for the next 4 payments are between 0.744 (-0.1%) and 0.752 (+0.9%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will UHT pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.745 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Universal Health Realty (UHT) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for UHT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Universal Health Realty (UHT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of UHT?

UHT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.40% per year.
Weak growth: UHT's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of UHT?

UHT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.39%. If you bought UHT's shares at 46.34 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.96 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.39% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of UHT?

UHT Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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: Universal Health Realty has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does UHT have a good Dividend Yield?

UHT`s 7.38% 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 UHT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of UHT is 2.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of UHT?

UHT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 73.55%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

UHT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in UHT's Outstanding Shares?

Universal Health Realty's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.13% 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 UHT 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
1985 8,846,200
1986 8,413,000 -4.9%
1987 8,285,700 -1.51%
1988 7,217,400 -12.89%
1989 7,083,300 -1.86%
1990 7,022,900 -0.85%
1991 7,058,800 +0.51%
1992 7,200,000 +2%
1993 8,482,800 +17.82%
1994 8,951,600 +5.53%
1995 8,947,400 -0.05%
1996 8,960,000 +0.14%
1997 8,967,000 +0.08%
1998 8,974,000 +0.08%
1999 8,977,000 +0.03%
2000 9,003,000 +0.29%
2001 10,536,000 +17.03%
2002 11,750,000 +11.52%
2003 11,779,000 +0.25%
2004 11,813,000 +0.29%
2005 11,841,000 +0.24%
2006 11,866,000 +0.21%
2007 11,875,000 +0.08%
2008 11,882,000 +0.06%
2009 11,897,000 +0.13%
2010 12,262,000 +3.07%
2011 12,649,000 +3.16%
2012 12,680,000 +0.25%
2013 12,735,000 +0.43%
2014 13,054,000 +2.5%
2015 13,312,000 +1.98%
2016 13,579,000 +2.01%
2017 13,716,000 +1.01%
2018 13,727,000 +0.08%
2019 13,757,000 +0.22%
2020 13,771,000 +0.1%
2021 13,784,000 +0.09%
2022 13,802,000 +0.13%
2023 13,823,000 +0.15%
2024 13,850,000 +0.2%
2025 13,860,000 +0.07%

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: 2026-02-04 02:40