CTRE Dividend History & Analysis | 4.1% Yield

CTRE has a dividend yield of 4.1% and paid 1.4 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.05%
Payout Ratio 113.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.04%
Consistency Lifetime 91.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.88%
Payout FCF 69.9%
Streak Years 6
Dividend Rating 65.28%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care REITs

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
OHI 14,944 M 8.08% 11.09%
SBRA 5,346 M 7.86% 10.41%
LTC 2,002 M 6.35% 9.25%
NHI 3,648 M 4.78% 9.15%
AHR 9,856 M 2.34% 8.24%
Top 4 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
CHCT 482 M 2.24% 100.0%
UHT 560 M 1.40% 100.0%
WELL 155,400 M 3.68% 97.6%
VTR 43,874 M 1.63% 96.7%
CTRE Dividend History: Last 47 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-03-31 2026-03-31 2026-04-15 Quarterly 0.39 +16.4% 1.07%
2025-12-31 2025-12-31 2026-01-15 Quarterly 0.335 0% 0.92%
2025-09-30 2025-09-30 2025-10-15 Quarterly 0.335 0% 0.98%
2025-06-30 2025-06-30 2025-07-15 Quarterly 0.335 0% 1.1%
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-15 Quarterly 0.335 +15.5% 1.17%
2024-12-31 2024-12-31 2025-01-15 Quarterly 0.29 0% 1.08%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-10-15 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.94%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-15 Quarterly 0.29 0% 1.17%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-04-15 Quarterly 0.29 +3.6% 1.2%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-12 Quarterly 0.28 0% 1.24%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-13 Quarterly 0.28 0% 1.4%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-14 Quarterly 0.28 0% 1.44%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-14 Quarterly 0.28 +1.8% 1.47%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-13 Quarterly 0.275 0% 1.49%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-14 Quarterly 0.275 0% 1.54%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-07-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% 1.5%
2022-03-30 2022-03-31 2022-04-15 Quarterly 0.275 +3.8% 1.41%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-15 Quarterly 0.265 0% 1.17%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-15 Quarterly 0.265 0% 1.3%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-15 Quarterly 0.265 0% 1.15%
2021-03-30 2021-03-31 2021-04-15 Quarterly 0.265 +6% N/A
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-01-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-10-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-07-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-04-15 Quarterly 0.25 +11.1% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-15 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-15 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-15 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-15 Quarterly 0.225 +9.8% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-15 Quarterly 0.205 0% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-10-15 Quarterly 0.205 -50% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-13 Quarterly 0.41 +100% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-30 2018-04-13 Quarterly 0.205 +10.8% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-16 Quarterly 0.185 0% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-10-13 Quarterly 0.185 -50% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-14 Quarterly 0.37 +100% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-14 Quarterly 0.185 +8.8% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-31 2017-01-13 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-10-14 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2016-06-28 2016-06-30 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2016-03-29 2016-03-31 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.17 +6.3% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-30 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-31 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2015-03-27 2015-03-31 2015-04-15 Quarterly 0.16 +28% N/A
2014-12-29 2014-12-31 2015-01-15 Quarterly 0.125 -97.9% N/A
2014-12-11 2014-10-31 2014-12-10 Other 5.88 0% N/A

CTRE Dividend FAQ

CareTrust REIT, Inc. (NYSE: CTRE) is a self-administered real estate investment trust specializing in the acquisition, leasing, and financing of healthcare-related properties. Its portfolio is primarily comprised of skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and senior housing communities operated by third-party tenants. As of late 2025, the company held interests in 407 properties across 32 U.S. states and the United Kingdom, supplemented by a portfolio of real estate loans and preferred equity investments.

What is the Dividend Yield of CTRE?

As of May 2026, CTRE's dividend yield is 4.05%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.40 USD by the current share price of 41.14.

Does CTRE pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, CTRE paid a dividend of 1.40 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-31 and the payout was 0.39 USD.

How often does CTRE pay dividends?

CTRE pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CTRE has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-31.

CTRE dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CTRE for the next payments are between 0.318 (-18.5%) and 0.357 (-8.5%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.26%.

Will CTRE pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.39 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-31. The next Ex-Dividend date for CareTrust REIT (CTRE) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CTRE?

The next Ex-Dividend date for CareTrust REIT (CTRE) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CTRE?

CTRE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.04% per year. Strong growth: CTRE's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CTRE?

CTRE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.88%. If you bought CTRE's shares at 17.71 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.40 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.88% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CTRE?

CTRE Payout Consistency is 91.8%. 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: CareTrust REIT has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CTRE have a good Dividend Yield?

CTRE's 4.05% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CTRE?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CTRE is 113.2%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of CTRE?

CTRE's Overall Dividend Rating is 65.28%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CTRE Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in CTRE's Outstanding Shares?

CareTrust REIT's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 10.92% 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 CTRE ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
2011 22,000,000 0%
2012 22,228,000 +1.04%
2013 22,245,900 +0.08%
2014 31,317,000 +40.78%
2015 48,101,000 +53.59%
2016 60,875,000 +26.56%
2017 75,504,000 +24.03%
2018 84,084,000 +11.36%
2019 95,144,000 +13.15%
2020 95,214,000 +0.07%
2021 96,552,000 +1.41%
2022 97,272,000 +0.75%
2023 106,152,000 +9.13%
2024 182,013,000 +71.46%
2025 204,091,000 +12.13%
2026 223,955,000 +9.73%

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: 2026-05-12 02:37 UTC