RWT Dividend History & Analysis | 13.6% Yield
RWT has a dividend yield of 13.6% and paid 0.72 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| DX NYSE Dynex Capital |
3,234 M | 15.52% | 22.18% |
| AGNC NASDAQ AGNC Investment |
12,910 M | 13.73% | 17.57% |
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17,456 M | 13.33% | 16.12% |
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1,800 M | 11.86% | 15.63% |
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606 M | 11.46% | 13.63% |
| ADAM NASDAQ New York Mortgage Trust |
893 M | 12.84% | 10.38% |
| STWD NYSE Starwood Property Trust |
6,289 M | 10.85% | 12.11% |
| LADR NYSE Ladder Capital |
1,259 M | 8.82% | 12.36% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| DX NYSE Dynex Capital |
3,234 M | 8.35% | 98.0% |
| LADR NYSE Ladder Capital |
1,259 M | 1.77% | 98.3% |
RWT Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-23 | 2026-06-23 | 2026-06-30 | Quarterly | 0.18 | 0% | 3.73% |
| 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-31 | Quarterly | 0.18 | 0% | 3.44% |
| 2025-12-23 | 2025-12-23 | 2025-12-30 | Quarterly | 0.18 | 0% | 3.24% |
| 2025-09-23 | 2025-09-23 | 2025-09-30 | Quarterly | 0.18 | 0% | 3.16% |
| 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-30 | Quarterly | 0.18 | 0% | 3.3% |
| 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 | 0% | 1.69% |
RWT Dividend FAQ
As of August 2026, RWT's dividend yield is 13.56%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.72 USD by the current share price of 4.61.
As of August 2026, RWT paid a dividend of 0.72 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-23 and the payout was 0.18 USD.
RWT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, RWT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-23.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for RWT for the next payments are between 0.153 (-15.0%) and 0.16 (-11.1%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 13.6%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.18 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-23. The next Ex-Dividend date for Redwood Trust (RWT) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Redwood Trust (RWT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
RWT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -6.97% per year. Negative growth: RWT's dividend growth is negative and declining.
RWT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 10.0%. If you bought RWT's shares at 7.20 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.72 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 10.0% of your original purchase price.
RWT Payout Consistency is 93.8%. 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: Redwood Trust has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
RWT's 13.56% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of RWT is 78.3%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.
RWT's Overall Dividend Rating is 34.09%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
RWT Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-08-26 02:38 UTC