MPT
Medical Properties Trust
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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- Real Estate
- NYSE: MPT
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Sep 10, 2026
Dividend yield: 21.56%
Payout ratio: 87.8%
Medical Properties Trust's latest cash dividend of $0.09 per share was issued to shareholders on record before Sep 10, 2026. The dividend distribution stands at $0.36 per share annually, which comes to a dividend yield of 21.56%.
MPT dividend stats
vs. Real Estate sector
Medical Properties Trust Dividend yield
Medical Properties Trust's dividend yield of 21.56% is higher than the Real Estate sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Real Estate sector average of 6.8%, Medical Properties Trust's dividend yield is 217% higher. The historical 5-year average of MPT's dividend yield is 10.2%, which is lower than the current one.
MPT Dividend history
Medical Properties Trust has been paying dividends for the last 21 years. Our records show that MPT has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has increased by 13% for the last twelve months. And with the price of the stock down by 66% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 234%.
Medical Properties Trust Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | $0.09 | 9.81% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | $0.09 | 7.73% |
| Mar 12, 2026 | $0.09 | 6.79% |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $0.09 | 6.43% |
| Sep 11, 2025 | $0.08 | 6.94% |
| Jun 18, 2025 | $0.08 | 7.24% |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.08 | 9.2% |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $0.08 | 11.39% |
| Sep 9, 2024 | $0.08 | 10.62% |
| Jun 10, 2024 | $0.15 | 11.93% |
| Apr 19, 2024 | $0.15 | 16.74% |
| Dec 6, 2023 | $0.15 | 19.05% |
| Sep 13, 2023 | $0.15 | 15.89% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.29 | 12.78% |
| Mar 15, 2023 | $0.29 | 14.23% |
| Dec 7, 2022 | $0.29 | 9.76% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $0.29 | 8.34% |
| Jun 15, 2022 | $0.29 | 7.61% |
| Mar 16, 2022 | $0.29 | 5.67% |
| Dec 8, 2021 | $0.28 | 5.04% |
| Sep 15, 2021 | $0.28 | 5.49% |
| Jun 16, 2021 | $0.28 | 5.25% |
| Mar 17, 2021 | $0.28 | 4.98% |
| Dec 9, 2020 | $0.27 | 5.24% |
| Sep 9, 2020 | $0.27 | 5.84% |
| Jun 17, 2020 | $0.27 | 5.38% |
| Mar 11, 2020 | $0.27 | 5.31% |
| Dec 11, 2019 | $0.26 | 4.92% |
| Sep 11, 2019 | $0.26 | 5.39% |
| Jun 12, 2019 | $0.25 | 5.6% |
| Mar 13, 2019 | $0.25 | 5.48% |
| Dec 12, 2018 | $0.25 | 5.99% |
| Sep 12, 2018 | $0.25 | 6.7% |
| Jun 13, 2018 | $0.25 | 7.2% |
| Mar 14, 2018 | $0.25 | 7.51% |
| Dec 6, 2017 | $0.24 | 7.08% |
| Sep 13, 2017 | $0.24 | 7.27% |
| Jun 13, 2017 | $0.24 | 7.12% |
| Mar 14, 2017 | $0.24 | 7.63% |
| Dec 6, 2016 | $0.23 | 7.55% |
| Sep 13, 2016 | $0.23 | 6.55% |
| Jun 14, 2016 | $0.23 | 6.03% |
| Mar 15, 2016 | $0.22 | 7.29% |
| Dec 8, 2015 | $0.22 | 7.78% |
| Sep 15, 2015 | $0.22 | 7.95% |
| Jun 9, 2015 | $0.22 | 6.59% |
| Mar 10, 2015 | $0.22 | 6.09% |
Medical Properties Trust dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Medical Properties Trust's payout ratio of 87.8% is below the Real Estate sector and the industry average. If we compare it with its Real Estate sector average of 148.3%, Medical Properties Trust's payout ratio is 41% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
MPT dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPT Medical Properties Trust Inc | 21.56% | $0.36 | 87.8% |
| GOOD Gladstone Commercial Corp | 12.04% | $1.2 | 923.1% |
| FSP Franklin Street Properties Corp | 10% | $0.04 | N/A |
| ALX Alexander`s Inc | 7.33% | $18 | 48.3% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Medical Properties Trust pay a dividend?
Yes, Medical Properties Trust has been paying dividends for the last 21 years.
When was MPT's last dividend?
Medical Properties Trust's last dividend ex-date was on Sep 10, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.09 per share.
How much dividend does Medical Properties Trust pay (per share)?
MPT's annualized dividend per share is $0.36.
What is Medical Properties Trust's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Medical Properties Trust is 21.56%.
How often does Medical Properties Trust pay dividends?
Medical Properties Trust has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Medical Properties Trust's dividend payout ratio?
Medical Properties Trust's dividend payout ratio is 87.8%.
Does Medical Properties Trust pay a good dividend?
Medical Properties Trust's dividend yield is higher than the Real Estate sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.