MORT Dividend History & Analysis | 12.7% Yield

MORT has a dividend yield of 12.7% and paid 1.34 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 12.69%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -2.34%
Consistency Lifetime 91.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 13.25%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 15
Dividend Rating 51.57%

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: 7.4%
Total Return 5y: 6.7%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
KBWY 265 M 9.53% 10.3%
REM 671 M 8.86% 8.98%
SRET 225 M 8.18% 8.46%
SPRE 192 M 4.12% 4.69%
VNQ 34,746 M 3.89% 4.72%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
RIET 97 M 34.9% 98.3%
SRET 225 M 30.3% 91.3%
INDS 116 M 18.3% 97.6%
DFAR 1,512 M 24.7% 98.4%
FRI 152 M 14.7% 92.8%

MORT 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
2025-12-29 2025-12-29 2025-12-31 0.338 -6.9% 3.19%
2025-10-01 2025-10-01 2025-10-06 0.363 39.1% 3.49%
2025-07-01 2025-07-01 2025-07-07 0.261 -31.1% 2.54%
2025-04-01 2025-04-01 2025-04-04 Quarterly 0.379 5.3% 3.51%
2024-12-27 2024-12-27 2024-12-30 Quarterly 0.36 13.9% 3.39%
2024-10-01 2024-10-01 2024-10-04 Quarterly 0.316 26.4% 2.68%
2024-07-01 2024-07-01 2024-07-05 Quarterly 0.25 -16.7% 2.27%
2024-04-01 2024-04-02 2024-04-05 Quarterly 0.3 -12% 2.63%
2023-12-27 2023-12-28 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.341 0.3% 2.8%
2023-10-02 2023-10-03 2023-10-06 Quarterly 0.34 18.5% 3.09%
2023-07-03 2023-07-05 2023-07-07 Quarterly 0.287 -39.2% 2.46%
2023-04-03 2023-04-04 2023-04-10 Quarterly 0.472 18.3% 4.35%
2022-12-28 2022-12-29 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.399 -3.4% 3.33%
2022-10-03 2022-10-04 2022-10-07 Quarterly 0.413 26.3% 3.83%
2022-07-01 2022-07-05 2022-07-08 Quarterly 0.327 -16.2% 2.4%
2022-04-01 2022-04-04 2022-04-07 Quarterly 0.39 -11% 2.33%
2021-12-29 2021-12-30 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.438 7.4% 2.41%
2021-10-01 2021-10-04 2021-10-07 Quarterly 0.408 35.5% 2.19%
2021-07-01 2021-07-02 2021-07-08 Quarterly 0.301 -8% 1.54%
2021-04-01 2021-04-05 2021-04-08 Quarterly 0.327 -7.6% 1.75%
2020-12-29 2020-12-30 2021-01-05 Quarterly 0.354 5% N/A
2020-10-01 2020-10-02 2020-10-07 Quarterly 0.337 12.3% N/A
2020-07-01 2020-07-02 2020-07-08 Quarterly 0.3 -18.5% N/A
2020-04-01 2020-04-02 2020-04-07 Quarterly 0.368 -42.4% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-06 Quarterly 0.639 66% N/A
2019-10-01 2019-10-02 2019-10-07 Quarterly 0.385 5.5% N/A
2019-07-01 2019-07-02 2019-07-08 Quarterly 0.365 -3.2% N/A
2019-04-01 2019-04-02 2019-04-05 Quarterly 0.377 -18% N/A
2018-12-27 2018-12-28 2019-01-03 Quarterly 0.46 -4.2% N/A
2018-10-01 2018-10-02 2018-10-05 Quarterly 0.48 25.7% N/A
2018-07-02 2018-07-03 2018-07-09 Quarterly 0.382 -9.9% N/A
2018-04-02 2018-04-03 2018-04-06 Quarterly 0.424 -30.7% N/A
2017-12-27 2017-12-28 2018-01-03 Quarterly 0.612 31.6% N/A
2017-10-02 2017-10-03 2017-10-06 Quarterly 0.465 20.5% N/A
2017-07-03 2017-07-06 2017-07-10 Quarterly 0.386 -8.1% N/A
2017-04-03 2017-04-05 2017-04-07 Quarterly 0.42 -13.4% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-01-04 Quarterly 0.485 2.8% N/A
2016-10-03 2016-10-05 2016-10-07 Quarterly 0.472 35.2% N/A
2016-07-01 2016-07-06 2016-07-08 Quarterly 0.349 -28.8% N/A
2016-04-01 2016-04-05 2016-04-07 Quarterly 0.49 -2% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-01-05 Quarterly 0.5 4.2% N/A
2015-10-01 2015-10-05 2015-10-07 Quarterly 0.48 -4% N/A
2015-07-01 2015-07-06 2015-07-08 Quarterly 0.5 9.9% N/A
2015-04-01 2015-04-06 2015-04-08 Quarterly 0.455 -50.4% N/A
2014-12-29 2014-12-31 2015-01-05 Quarterly 0.918 95.3% N/A
2014-10-01 2014-10-03 2014-10-07 Quarterly 0.47 4.4% N/A
2014-07-01 2014-07-03 2014-07-08 Quarterly 0.45 -18.2% N/A
2014-04-01 2014-04-03 2014-04-07 Quarterly 0.55 -62.1% N/A
2013-12-27 2013-12-31 2014-01-03 Quarterly 1.45 135.8% N/A
2013-10-01 2013-10-03 2013-10-07 Quarterly 0.615 0% N/A

MORT Dividend FAQ

The VanEck Mortgage REIT Income ETF (MORT) tracks the Mortgage REITs Index, allocating at least 80 % of its assets to the index’s constituents, which span small-, mid- and large-cap mortgage REITs. Because it meets the SEC’s “non-diversified” definition, the fund’s holdings are concentrated, potentially amplifying both sector-specific upside and downside risk.

What is the Dividend Yield of MORT?

As of February 2026, MORT`s dividend yield is 12.69%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.34 USD by the current share price of 10.79.

Does MORT pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, MORT paid a dividend of 1.34 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-29 and the payout was 0.338 USD.

How often does MORT pay dividends?

MORT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MORT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-29.

MORT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MORT for the next 4 payments are between 0.164 (-51.5%) and 0.366 (+8.3%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will MORT pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.338 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-29. The next Ex-Dividend date for Mortgage REIT Income (MORT) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MORT?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Mortgage REIT Income (MORT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MORT?

MORT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -2.34% per year.
Negative growth: MORT's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of MORT?

MORT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 13.3%. If you bought MORT's shares at 10.12 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.34 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 13.3% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MORT?

MORT Payout Consistency is 91.5%. 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: Mortgage REIT Income has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MORT have a good Dividend Yield?

MORT`s 12.69% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MORT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MORT is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of MORT?

MORT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 51.57%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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