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RWT Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

RWT's dividend history, current yield (8.9%), dividend growth rate (-1.6%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Mortgage REITs).

Yield 12m 8.85%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.53
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -1.57%
Overall Dividend Rating 63.21%
Yield on Cost 5y 12.71%
Payout Ratio 119.0%
Payout Frequency 12m 3
Payout Consistency 87.8%
Total Return 12m: -4.05%
Total Return 5y: 34.69%
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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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.

Top Dividend Payers in Mortgage REITs

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
ORC 855 M 22.1% 16.2%
ACRE 266 M 19.6% 19.6%
ABR 2,018 M 14.1% 29.1%
AFCG 104 M 20.8% 15.3%
MFA 989 M 14.3% 25.6%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
MITT 220 M 52.8% 80.4%
ABR 2,018 M 6.94% 80.8%
LADR 1,355 M -0.43% 88.3%
DX 1,318 M -2.67% 66.3%
AFCG 104 M 12.2% 94.6%

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ABR
Arbor Realty Trust
 14.12% Yield
LADR
Ladder Capital
 8.53% Yield
EFC
Ellington
 13.67% Yield
MFA
MFA Financial
 14.33% Yield
DX
Dynex Capital
 14.82% Yield
STWD
Starwood Property
 9.85% Yield

RWT Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of June 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-03-24 2025-03-24 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.18 0% 2.9%
2024-12-23 2024-12-23 2024-12-30 Quarterly 0.18 5.9% 2.74%
2024-09-23 2024-09-23 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.17 6.3% 2.19%
2024-06-21 2024-06-21 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.16 0% 2.52%
2024-03-20 2024-03-21 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.16 0% 2.69%
2023-12-19 2023-12-20 2023-12-28 Quarterly 0.16 0% 2.16%
2023-09-21 2023-09-22 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.16 0% 2.19%
2023-06-22 2023-06-23 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.16 -30.4% 2.54%
2023-03-23 2023-03-24 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.23 0% 3.64%
2022-12-19 2022-12-20 2022-12-28 Quarterly 0.23 0% 3.27%
2022-09-22 2022-09-23 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.23 0% 3.37%
2022-06-22 2022-06-23 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.23 0% 3.31%
2022-03-23 2022-03-24 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.23 0% 2.18%
2021-12-16 2021-12-17 2021-12-28 Quarterly 0.23 9.5% 1.72%
2021-09-22 2021-09-23 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.21 16.7% 1.69%
2021-06-22 2021-06-23 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.18 12.5% 1.48%
2021-03-23 2021-03-24 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.16 14.3% 1.54%
2020-12-16 2020-12-17 2020-12-29 Quarterly 0.14 0% 1.59%
2020-09-21 2020-09-22 2020-09-29 Quarterly 0.14 12% 1.8%
2020-06-19 2020-06-22 2020-06-29 Quarterly 0.125 -60.9% N/A
2020-03-13 2020-03-16 2020-05-08 Quarterly 0.32 6.7% N/A
2019-12-13 2019-12-16 2019-12-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2019-09-13 2019-09-16 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.3 7.1% N/A
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2017-12-28 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2017-06-14 2017-06-16 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2017-03-14 2017-03-16 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2016-12-29 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2016-06-14 2016-06-16 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2016-03-14 2016-03-16 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2015-12-15 2015-12-17 2015-12-29 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2015-09-11 2015-09-15 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2015-06-12 2015-06-16 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2015-03-13 2015-03-17 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2014-12-11 2014-12-15 2014-12-29 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2014-09-11 2014-09-15 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2014-06-11 2014-06-13 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2014-03-12 2014-03-14 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2013-12-11 2013-12-13 2013-12-27 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2013-09-11 2013-09-13 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2013-06-12 2013-06-14 2013-06-28 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2013-03-13 2013-03-15 2013-03-29 Quarterly 0.28 12% N/A
2012-12-12 2012-12-14 2012-12-27 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A

RWT Dividend FAQ

Does RWT pay a dividend?

Yes, as of June 2025, RWT paid a dividend of 0.53 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-24 and the payout was 0.18 USD.

What is the Dividend Yield of RWT?

As of June 2025, RWT`s dividend yield is 8.85%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.53 USD by the current share price of 5.62.

How often does RWT pay dividends?

RWT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), RWT has issued 3 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for RWT?

The next ex-dividend date for Redwood Trust (RWT) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of RWT?

RWT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -1.57% per year.
Negative growth: RWT's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of RWT?

RWT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 12.7%. If you bought RWT's shares at 4.17 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.53 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 12.7% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of RWT?

RWT Payout Consistency is 87.8%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Redwood Trust has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does RWT have a good Dividend Yield?

RWT`s 8.85% 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 RWT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of RWT is 119.0%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of RWT?

RWT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 63.21%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

RWT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in RWT`s Outstanding Shares?

Redwood Trust`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.55% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 0.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Redwood Trust ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1994 208,000
1995 4,166,700 +1903.22%
1996 12,075,500 +189.81%
1997 14,117,600 +16.91%
1998 10,740,700 -23.92%
1999 8,785,000 -18.21%
2000 8,839,000 +0.61%
2001 13,658,400 +54.52%
2002 16,412,900 +20.17%
2003 19,427,400 +18.37%
2004 24,357,200 +25.38%
2005 25,201,500 +3.47%
2006 26,855,700 +6.56%
2007 32,511,400 +21.06%
2008 53,632,100 +64.96%
2009 77,677,200 +44.83%
2010 78,027,800 +0.45%
2011 78,397,400 +0.47%
2012 81,706,000 +4.22%
2013 84,395,000 +3.29%
2014 85,384,000 +1.17%
2015 76,627,000 -10.26%
2016 85,838,000 +12.02%
2017 109,621,000 +27.71%
2018 84,884,000 -22.57%
2019 152,983,000 +80.23%
2020 111,904,300 -26.85%
2021 143,540,000 +28.27%
2022 113,363,000 -21.02%
2023 122,474,000 +8.04%
2024 132,294,000 +8.02%
2025 132,766,200 +0.36%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid per year (typically quarterly).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.