WELL
Welltower
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Real Estate
- NYSE: WELL
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 13, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.36%
Payout ratio: 144.4%
Welltower's last dividend of $0.74 per share was on May 13, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $2.96 per share represents a current dividend yield of 1.4%.
WELL dividend stats
vs. Real Estate sector
Welltower Dividend yield
WELL has a dividend yield of 1.4% which is below the Real Estate sector and the industry average. Compared to its Real Estate sector average of 6.48%, Welltower's dividend yield is 78% lower. The historical 5-year average of WELL's dividend yield is 2.4%, which is above the current yield.
WELL Dividend history
Welltower has a history of paying dividends since 1995. Our records of WELL show that the company has issued four dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 10% since one year ago. But with the stock price up by 40% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 21%.
Welltower Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | $0.74 | 1.34% |
| Feb 25, 2026 | $0.74 | 1.39% |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.74 | 1.48% |
| Aug 12, 2025 | $0.74 | 1.67% |
| May 14, 2025 | $0.67 | 1.87% |
| Feb 25, 2025 | $0.67 | 1.73% |
| Nov 13, 2024 | $0.67 | 1.9% |
| Aug 12, 2024 | $0.67 | 2.14% |
| May 10, 2024 | $0.61 | 2.47% |
| Feb 22, 2024 | $0.61 | 2.6% |
| Nov 13, 2023 | $0.61 | 2.85% |
| Aug 14, 2023 | $0.61 | 2.9% |
| May 15, 2023 | $0.61 | 3.05% |
| Feb 27, 2023 | $0.61 | 3.29% |
| Nov 17, 2022 | $0.61 | 3.66% |
| Aug 22, 2022 | $0.61 | 3.08% |
| May 23, 2022 | $0.61 | 2.78% |
| Feb 28, 2022 | $0.61 | 2.93% |
| Nov 15, 2021 | $0.61 | 2.9% |
| Aug 11, 2021 | $0.61 | 2.91% |
| May 10, 2021 | $0.61 | 3.28% |
| Feb 19, 2021 | $0.61 | 3.57% |
| Nov 9, 2020 | $0.61 | 4.05% |
| Aug 17, 2020 | $0.61 | 5.29% |
| May 18, 2020 | $0.61 | 7.13% |
| Feb 21, 2020 | $0.87 | 3.99% |
| Nov 12, 2019 | $0.87 | 4.23% |
| Aug 14, 2019 | $0.87 | 4.02% |
| May 13, 2019 | $0.87 | 4.48% |
| Feb 21, 2019 | $0.87 | 4.67% |
| Nov 8, 2018 | $0.87 | 5.07% |
| Aug 6, 2018 | $0.87 | 5.49% |
| May 7, 2018 | $0.87 | 6.25% |
| Feb 12, 2018 | $0.87 | 6.41% |
| Nov 6, 2017 | $0.87 | 5.12% |
| Aug 4, 2017 | $0.87 | 4.83% |
| May 5, 2017 | $0.87 | 4.96% |
| Feb 3, 2017 | $0.87 | 5.27% |
| Nov 4, 2016 | $0.86 | 5.28% |
| Aug 5, 2016 | $0.86 | 4.46% |
| May 6, 2016 | $0.86 | 4.58% |
| Feb 5, 2016 | $0.86 | 5.28% |
| Nov 6, 2015 | $0.825 | 5.41% |
| Aug 7, 2015 | $0.825 | 4.81% |
| May 8, 2015 | $0.825 | 4.49% |
| Feb 6, 2015 | $0.825 | 4.16% |
Welltower dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
WELL has a payout ratio of 144.4% which is higher than the Real Estate sector average but lower than the industry average. If we compare it with the Real Estate sector average of 132.5%, Welltower's payout ratio is 9% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
WELL dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| NNN National Retail Properties Inc | 5.22% | $2.4 | 117.1% |
| NHI National Health Investors Inc | 5.01% | $3.66 | 117.7% |
| WELL Welltower Inc | 1.36% | $2.96 | 144.4% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Welltower pay a dividend?
Yes, Welltower has been paying dividends for the last 31 years.
When was WELL's last dividend?
Welltower's last regular dividend was on May 13, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.74 per share.
How much dividend does Welltower pay (per share)?
WELL's annualized dividend per share is $2.96.
What is Welltower's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Welltower is 1.4%.
How often does Welltower pay dividends?
Welltower has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Welltower's dividend payout ratio?
Welltower's dividend payout ratio is 144.4%.
Does Welltower pay a good dividend?
Welltower's dividend yield is below the Real Estate sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.