CTO Dividend History & Analysis | 8.6% Yield

CTO has a dividend yield of 8.6% and paid 1.52 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 8.60%
Payout Ratio 249.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -21.49%
Consistency Lifetime 90.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 15.18%
Payout FCF 74.9%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 29.30%

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: 0.4%
Total Return 5y: 80.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Multi-Family Residential REITs

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
AIV 817 M 46.9% 90.3%
CRESY 864 M 5.36% 18.5%
MAA 16,455 M 5.30% 5.46%
EQR 24,436 M 5.17% 5.44%
CSR 1,147 M 4.99% 5.30%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
CRESY 864 M 65.2% 45.2%
JOE 3,700 M 16.0% 52.0%
AIV 817 M 21.2% 17.3%
NXRT 1,626 M 10.1% 100%
IRT 4,034 M 8.69% 95.0%

Quality Dividend Peers in Multi-Family Residential REITs

CRESY
Cresud SACIF y
 5.36% Yield
JOE
St Joe
 1.14% Yield

CTO 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
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 2025-12-31 Quarterly 0.38 0% 2.14%
2025-09-11 2025-09-11 2025-09-30 Quarterly 0.38 0% 2.31%
2025-06-12 2025-06-12 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.38 0% 2.08%
2025-03-13 2025-03-13 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.38 0% 2.05%
2024-12-12 2024-12-12 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.38 0% 1.91%
2024-09-12 2024-09-12 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.38 0% 2.05%
2024-06-13 2024-06-13 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.38 0% 2.18%
2024-03-13 2024-03-14 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.38 0% 2.28%
2023-12-13 2023-12-14 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.38 0% 2.27%
2023-09-13 2023-09-14 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.38 0% 2.27%
2023-06-07 2023-06-08 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.38 0% 2.27%
2023-03-08 2023-03-09 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.38 0% 2.22%
2022-12-09 2022-12-12 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.38 0% 2.01%
2022-09-09 2022-09-12 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.38 -66.1% 1.86%
2022-06-08 2022-06-09 2022-06-30 Quarterly 1.12 3.7% 1.74%
2022-03-09 2022-03-10 2022-03-31 Quarterly 1.08 8% 1.69%
2021-12-08 2021-12-09 2021-12-30 Quarterly 1 0% 1.84%
2021-09-08 2021-09-09 2021-09-30 Quarterly 1 0% 1.83%
2021-06-18 2021-06-21 2021-06-30 Quarterly 1 0% 1.87%
2021-03-19 2021-03-22 2021-03-31 Quarterly 1 -31.2% 1.84%
2020-11-18 2020-11-19 2020-12-21 1.4527 45.3% N/A
2020-11-13 2020-11-16 2020-11-30 Quarterly 1 150% N/A
2020-08-14 2020-08-17 2020-08-31 Quarterly 0.4 60% N/A
2020-05-08 2020-05-11 2020-05-29 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2020-02-21 2020-02-24 2020-02-28 Quarterly 0.25 28309.1% N/A
2019-11-11 2019-11-12 2019-11-29 Quarterly 0.0009 -99.3% N/A
2019-11-08 2019-11-12 2019-11-29 0.13 18.2% N/A
2019-08-09 2019-08-12 2019-08-30 Quarterly 0.11 10% N/A
2019-05-09 2019-05-10 2019-05-30 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2019-02-07 2019-02-08 2019-02-28 Quarterly 0.1 24.9% N/A
2018-11-08 2018-11-09 2018-11-30 Quarterly 0.08 14.3% N/A
2018-08-09 2018-08-10 2018-08-30 Quarterly 0.07 16.6% N/A
2018-05-09 2018-05-10 2018-05-30 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2018-02-08 2018-02-10 2018-02-28 Quarterly 0.06 20% N/A
2017-11-09 2017-11-10 2017-11-30 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2017-08-08 2017-08-10 2017-08-30 Quarterly 0.05 24.9% N/A
2017-05-08 2017-05-10 2017-05-30 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2017-02-08 2017-02-10 2017-02-28 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2016-11-08 2016-11-10 2016-11-30 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2016-08-08 2016-08-10 2016-08-30 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2016-05-06 2016-05-10 2016-05-27 Semiannual 0.04 0% N/A
2015-11-06 2015-11-10 2015-11-30 Semiannual 0.04 0% N/A
2015-05-06 2015-05-08 2015-05-27 Semiannual 0.04 0% N/A
2014-11-05 2014-11-07 2014-11-25 Semiannual 0.04 33.4% N/A
2014-05-07 2014-05-09 2014-05-28 Semiannual 0.03 0% N/A
2013-11-06 2013-11-08 2013-11-26 Semiannual 0.03 0% N/A
2013-05-08 2013-05-10 2013-05-28 Semiannual 0.03 50% N/A
2012-11-07 2012-11-09 2012-11-28 Semiannual 0.02 0% N/A
2012-05-08 2012-05-10 2012-05-25 Semiannual 0.02 0% N/A
2011-11-08 2011-11-10 2011-11-28 Semiannual 0.02 0% N/A

CTO Dividend FAQ

CTO Realty Growth, Inc. (NYSE: CTO) is a publicly traded REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of high-quality, retail-focused properties concentrated in higher-growth U.S. markets. In addition to its core assets, CTO externally manages and holds a significant stake in Alpine Income Property Trust (NYSE: PINE), a net-lease REIT that adds diversification and a steady income stream.

What is the Dividend Yield of CTO?

As of January 2026, CTO`s dividend yield is 8.60%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.52 USD by the current share price of 18.07.

Does CTO pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, CTO paid a dividend of 1.52 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-11 and the payout was 0.38 USD.

How often does CTO pay dividends?

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

CTO dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CTO for the next 4 payments are between 0.506 (+33.2%) and 0.533 (+40.3%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will CTO pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.38 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-11. The next Ex-Dividend date for CTO Realty Growth (CTO) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CTO?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of CTO?

CTO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -21.49% per year.
Negative growth: CTO's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of CTO?

CTO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 15.2%. If you bought CTO's shares at 10.01 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.52 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 15.2% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CTO?

CTO Payout Consistency is 90.4%. 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.
Very consistent: CTO Realty Growth has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CTO have a good Dividend Yield?

CTO`s 8.60% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CTO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CTO is 249.2%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of CTO?

CTO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 29.30%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CTO Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CTO's Outstanding Shares?

CTO Realty Growth's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 12.38% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Significant dilution: Heavy share issuance is diluting existing shareholders. Even if total dividends paid increase, your dividend per share may stagnate or decline.

Has CTO ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 1, 2022 with a ratio of 3:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 3 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
1985 18,516,000
1986 18,528,000 +0.06%
1987 18,774,000 +1.33%
1988 18,780,000 +0.03%
1989 18,750,000 -0.16%
1990 18,571,400 -0.95%
1991 18,000,000 -3.08%
1992 18,947,400 +5.26%
1993 18,571,400 -1.98%
1994 18,750,000 +0.96%
1995 18,461,500 -1.54%
1996 15,000,000 -18.75%
1997 17,142,900 +14.29%
1998 20,769,200 +21.15%
1999 17,083,600 -17.75%
2000 14,833,100 -13.17%
2001 17,884,400 +20.57%
2002 16,768,100 -6.24%
2003 19,655,900 +17.22%
2004 16,923,800 -13.9%
2005 17,217,100 +1.73%
2006 17,514,400 +1.73%
2007 17,047,800 -2.66%
2008 15,786,900 -7.4%
2009 17,169,800 +8.76%
2010 17,171,900 +0.01%
2011 17,172,400 +0%
2012 18,546,300 +8%
2013 17,363,700 -6.38%
2014 17,045,300 -1.83%
2015 17,416,300 +2.18%
2016 16,983,600 -2.48%
2017 16,662,500 -1.89%
2018 16,298,700 -2.18%
2019 14,134,200 -13.28%
2020 14,399,000 +1.87%
2021 17,671,200 +22.73%
2022 19,884,800 +12.53%
2023 25,876,700 +30.13%
2024 30,703,900 +18.65%
2025 32,682,800 +6.45%

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: 2026-01-25 02:18