MPW Medical Properties Trust dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Medical Properties Trust's latest cash dividend of $0.08 per share was issued to shareholders on record before Sep 9, 2024. The dividend distribution stands at $0.53 per share annually, which comes to a dividend yield of 12.5%. The latest MPW dividend of $0.08 is a decrease from the previous $0.15 payout, representing a change of -47%.
Key dates
- MPW last dividend date: Sep 9, 2024
MPW dividend stats
vs. Real Estate sector
Dividend yield
Medical Properties Trust's dividend yield of 12.5% is higher than the Real Estate sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Real Estate sector average of 5.99%, Medical Properties Trust's dividend yield is 109% higher. The historical 5-year average of MPW's dividend yield is 9.0%, which is lower than the current one.
Dividend history
Medical Properties Trust has been paying dividends for the last 19 years. Our records show that MPW has distributed four dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has decreased by 48% for the last twelve months. And with the price of the stock down by 7% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 44%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 payouts
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
MPW dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPW Medical Properties Trust Inc | 12.5% | $0.53 | N/A |
| ALX Alexanders Inc | 8.21% | $18 | 194.6% |
| GOOD Gladstone Commercial Corp | 7.05% | $1.2 | 571.4% |
| FSP Franklin Street Properties Corp | 2.05% | $0.04 | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Does Medical Properties Trust pay a dividend?
Yes, Medical Properties Trust has been paying dividends for the last 19 years.
When was MPW's last dividend?
Medical Properties Trust's last dividend ex-date was on Sep 9, 2024. The dividend amount was $0.08 per share.
How much dividend does Medical Properties Trust pay (per share)?
MPW's annualized dividend per share is $0.53.
What is Medical Properties Trust's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Medical Properties Trust is 12.5%.
How often does Medical Properties Trust pay dividends?
Medical Properties Trust has a quarterly dividend frequency.
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. Data from 
and Sharadar.