ABR Dividend History & Analysis | 12.4% Yield

ABR has a dividend yield of 12.4% and paid 1.33 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 12.36%
Payout Ratio 103.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -0.92%
Consistency Lifetime 80.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 15.83%
Payout FCF 79.1%
Streak Years 14
Dividend Rating 57.36%

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: -33.4%
Total Return 5y: -7.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Mortgage REITs

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
DX 2,044 M 16.8% 20.5%
MFA 995 M 15.1% 18.3%
AGNC 12,240 M 14.8% 17.8%
NLY 15,887 M 13.8% 16.3%
PMT 1,105 M 13.1% 16.9%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
MFA 995 M 39.1% 86.6%
NLY 15,887 M 33.6% 88.5%
IVR 606 M 40.9% 84.4%
ARR 2,099 M 24.5% 81.7%
TWO 1,116 M 24.4% 85.8%

ABR Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-11-26 Quarterly 0.3 0% 3.43%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-08-29 Quarterly 0.3 0% 2.58%
2025-05-16 2025-05-16 2025-05-30 Quarterly 0.3 -30.2% 2.84%
2025-03-07 2025-03-07 2025-03-21 Quarterly 0.43 0% 3.64%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2024-11-27 Quarterly 0.43 0% 2.91%
2024-08-16 2024-08-16 2024-08-30 Quarterly 0.43 0% 3.23%
2024-05-16 2024-05-17 2024-05-31 Quarterly 0.43 0% 3.04%
2024-03-01 2024-03-04 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.43 0% 3.32%
2023-11-16 2023-11-17 2023-11-30 Quarterly 0.43 0% 3.27%
2023-08-14 2023-08-15 2023-08-31 Quarterly 0.43 2.4% 2.67%
2023-05-18 2023-05-19 2023-05-31 Quarterly 0.42 5% 3.33%
2023-03-10 2023-03-13 2023-03-17 Quarterly 0.4 0% 2.94%
2022-11-17 2022-11-18 2022-11-30 Quarterly 0.4 2.6% 2.89%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-08-31 Quarterly 0.39 2.6% 2.51%
2022-05-19 2022-05-20 2022-05-31 Quarterly 0.38 2.7% 2.33%
2022-03-03 2022-03-04 2022-03-18 Quarterly 0.37 2.8% 2.08%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-11-30 Quarterly 0.36 2.9% 1.85%
2021-08-13 2021-08-16 2021-08-31 Quarterly 0.35 2.9% 1.9%
2021-05-20 2021-05-21 2021-06-01 Quarterly 0.34 3% 1.95%
2021-03-02 2021-03-03 2021-03-19 Quarterly 0.33 3.1% 2%
2020-11-13 2020-11-16 2020-11-30 Quarterly 0.32 3.2% N/A
2020-08-14 2020-08-17 2020-08-31 Quarterly 0.31 3.3% N/A
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-07-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2020-02-27 2020-02-28 2020-03-17 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2019-11-14 2019-11-15 2019-12-02 Quarterly 0.3 3.4% N/A
2019-08-14 2019-08-15 2019-09-03 Quarterly 0.29 3.6% N/A
2019-05-22 2019-05-23 2019-05-31 Quarterly 0.28 3.7% N/A
2019-02-28 2019-03-01 2019-03-20 Quarterly 0.27 800% N/A
2018-12-27 2018-12-28 2019-01-31 Other 0.03 -88.9% N/A
2018-11-14 2018-11-15 2018-11-30 Quarterly 0.27 8% N/A
2018-08-14 2018-08-15 2018-08-31 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2018-05-14 2018-05-15 2018-05-31 Quarterly 0.25 19% N/A
2018-03-07 2018-03-08 2018-03-21 Quarterly 0.21 10.5% N/A
2017-11-14 2017-11-15 2017-11-30 Quarterly 0.19 5.6% N/A
2017-08-14 2017-08-16 2017-08-31 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2017-05-15 2017-05-17 2017-05-31 Quarterly 0.18 5.9% N/A
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-03-21 Quarterly 0.17 6.3% N/A
2016-11-17 2016-11-21 2016-11-30 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2016-08-15 2016-08-17 2016-08-31 Quarterly 0.16 6.7% N/A
2016-05-16 2016-05-18 2016-05-31 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2016-03-08 2016-03-10 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2015-11-16 2015-11-18 2015-11-30 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2015-08-12 2015-08-15 2015-08-31 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2015-05-13 2015-05-15 2015-06-01 Quarterly 0.15 15.4% N/A
2015-02-23 2015-02-25 2015-03-02 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2014-11-17 2014-11-19 2014-12-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-09-02 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2014-05-13 2014-05-15 2014-06-02 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2014-02-21 2014-02-25 2014-02-28 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2013-11-18 2013-11-20 2013-12-02 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A

ABR Dividend FAQ

Arbor Realty Trust (NYSE:ABR) is a U.S. REIT that assembles a diversified pool of structured-finance assets across multifamily, single-family rental, and commercial real-estate markets. Its core strategy is to generate yield by originating, acquiring, and managing bridge and mezzanine loans, junior participation interests, preferred equity stakes, and related mortgage-backed securities.

What is the Dividend Yield of ABR?

As of January 2026, ABR`s dividend yield is 12.36%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.33 USD by the current share price of 7.75.

Does ABR pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, ABR paid a dividend of 1.33 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-14 and the payout was 0.3 USD.

How often does ABR pay dividends?

ABR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ABR has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-14.

ABR dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ABR for the next 4 payments are between 0.118 (-60.7%) and 0.267 (-11.0%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will ABR pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.3 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-14. The next Ex-Dividend date for Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ABR?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of ABR?

ABR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -0.92% per year.
Negative growth: ABR's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of ABR?

ABR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 15.8%. If you bought ABR's shares at 8.40 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.33 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 15.8% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ABR?

ABR Payout Consistency is 80.0%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Arbor Realty Trust has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ABR have a good Dividend Yield?

ABR`s 12.36% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ABR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ABR is 103.9%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of ABR?

ABR`s Overall Dividend Rating is 57.36%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ABR Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ABR's Outstanding Shares?

Arbor Realty Trust's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.81% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has ABR ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Aug 30, 2012 with a ratio of 10:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 10 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2004 20,468,500
2005 20,920,200 +2.21%
2006 21,030,000 +0.52%
2007 24,403,400 +16.04%
2008 25,142,400 +3.03%
2009 25,387,400 +0.97%
2010 25,785,600 +1.57%
2011 24,344,200 -5.59%
2012 34,236,700 +40.64%
2013 49,537,000 +44.69%
2014 50,477,300 +1.9%
2015 51,274,100 +1.58%
2016 73,268,100 +42.89%
2017 84,361,600 +15.14%
2018 101,148,100 +19.9%
2019 125,498,400 +24.07%
2020 138,630,500 +10.46%
2021 166,104,300 +19.82%
2022 209,743,800 +26.27%
2023 222,861,200 +6.25%
2024 205,759,300 -7.67%
2025 210,517,800 +2.31%

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: 2026-01-08 02:41