NHI National Health Investors dividend history, payout ratio & dates

Last dividend date: Jun 30, 2025

Dividend yield: 5.06%

Payout ratio: 113.2%

National Health Investors's last dividend was on Jun 30, 2025 (ex-date) with a distribution of $0.9 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $3.6 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 5.06% based on its recent close price.

NHI dividend stats
DPS
$3.6
Dividend yield
5.06%
Payout ratio
113.2%
vs. Real Estate sector
Dividend yield
6.65%
Payout ratio
161%

National Health Investors Dividend yield

What is National Health Investors current dividend yield

National Health Investors's dividend yield of 5.06% is below the Real Estate sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Real Estate sector average of 6.65%, National Health Investors's dividend yield is 24% lower. The historical 5-year average of NHI's dividend yield is 6.2%, which is above the current yield.

NHI Dividend history

What is NHI dividend payout history and dates

National Health Investors has been paying dividends since 1994. NHI has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has not changed since one year ago. But with the stock price down by 3% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 3.2%.

National Health Investors Dividend history chart

Ex-dateAmountYield (TTM)
Jun 30, 2025$0.95.13%
Mar 31, 2025$0.94.87%
Dec 31, 2024$0.95.19%
Sep 27, 2024$0.94.34%
Jun 28, 2024$0.95.32%
Mar 27, 2024$0.95.82%
Dec 28, 2023$0.96.35%
Sep 28, 2023$0.97.05%
Jun 29, 2023$0.96.87%
Mar 30, 2023$0.97.09%
Dec 29, 2022$0.96.91%
Sep 29, 2022$0.96.51%
Jun 29, 2022$0.95.89%
Mar 30, 2022$0.96.05%
Dec 30, 2021$0.96.64%
Sep 29, 2021$0.97.42%
Jun 29, 2021$0.96.32%
Mar 30, 2021$1.1036.05%
Dec 30, 2020$1.1036.36%
Sep 29, 2020$1.1037.19%
Jun 29, 2020$1.1037.13%
Mar 30, 2020$1.1038.13%
Dec 30, 2019$1.055.17%
Sep 27, 2019$1.054.99%
Jun 27, 2019$1.055.29%
Mar 28, 2019$1.055.11%
Dec 28, 2018$15.31%
Sep 27, 2018$15.33%
Jun 28, 2018$15.23%
Mar 28, 2018$15.68%
Dec 28, 2017$0.955.02%
Sep 28, 2017$0.954.83%
Jun 28, 2017$0.954.66%
Mar 29, 2017$0.955.05%
Dec 28, 2016$0.94.99%
Sep 28, 2016$0.94.42%
Jun 28, 2016$0.94.75%
Mar 29, 2016$0.95.15%
Dec 29, 2015$0.855.49%
Sep 28, 2015$0.855.75%
Jun 26, 2015$0.855.16%
Mar 27, 2015$0.854.48%

National Health Investors dividend payout ratio

What is National Health Investors dividend payout ratio compared to the sector

Payout ratio

National Health Investors's payout ratio of 113.2% is below the Real Estate sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Real Estate sector average of 161%, National Health Investors's payout ratio is 30% lower.

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Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)

NHI dividend vs peer dividends

How does NHI dividend compare to its peers' dividends
NameDividend yieldDPSPayout ratio
STWD Starwood Property Trust Inc9.63%$1.92204.3%
BFS Saul Centers Inc7.1%$2.36160.5%
ALX Alexanders Inc7.07%$18233.2%
NHI National Health Investors Inc5.06%$3.6113.2%
NHC National Healthcare Corp2.57%$2.4735.3%
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Frequently asked questions

Does National Health Investors pay a dividend?

Yes, National Health Investors has been paying dividends for the last 31 years.

When was NHI's last dividend?

National Health Investors's last regular dividend was on Jun 30, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.9 per share.

How much dividend does National Health Investors pay (per share)?

NHI's annualized dividend per share is $3.6.

What is National Health Investors's dividend yield?

National Health Investors's current dividend yield is 5.06%.

How often does National Health Investors pay dividends?

National Health Investors has a quarterly dividend frequency.

What is National Health Investors's dividend payout ratio?

National Health Investors's dividend payout ratio is 113.2%.

Does National Health Investors pay a good dividend?

National Health Investors's dividend yield is below the Real Estate sector average.

Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.