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VTR Dividend History & Analysis | 2.4% Yield

VTR has a dividend yield of 2.4% and paid 1.89 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.39%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.89
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -4.27%
Dividend Rating 42.67%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.57%
Payout Ratio 3.8%
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 61.92%

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.
Total Return 12m: 38.4%
Total Return 5y: 91.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care REITs

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CHCT 436 M 12.0% 5.65%
OHI 13,355 M 6.15% 10.8%
SBRA 4,660 M 6.48% 10.1%
LTC 1,652 M 6.69% 7.97%
DOC 11,550 M 7.62% 6.0%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
SILA 1,263 M 38.6% 41.0%
CTRE 8,113 M 3.78% 91.1%
CHCT 436 M 2.29% 100%
WELL 128,680 M -1.32% 97.5%
GMRE 969 M 1.23% 97.3%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare VTR Dividends with its Peer-Group

CTRE
CareTrust REIT
 3.54% Yield
OHI
Omega Healthcare
 6.15% Yield
LTC
LTC Properties
 6.69% Yield

VTR Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-30 2025-09-30 2025-10-16 Quarterly 0.48 0% 0.69%
2025-06-30 2025-06-30 2025-07-17 Quarterly 0.48 0% 0.77%
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-17 Quarterly 0.48 6.7% 0.7%
2024-12-31 2024-12-31 2025-01-16 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.77%
2024-10-01 2024-10-01 2024-10-17 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.7%
2024-07-01 2024-07-01 2024-07-18 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.89%
2024-03-28 2024-04-01 2024-04-18 Quarterly 0.45 0% 1.04%
2023-12-29 2024-01-02 2024-01-18 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.9%
2023-09-29 2023-10-02 2023-10-12 Quarterly 0.45 0% 1.06%
2023-06-30 2023-07-03 2023-07-13 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.94%
2023-03-31 2023-04-03 2023-04-13 Quarterly 0.45 0% 1.03%
2022-12-30 2023-01-03 2023-01-19 Quarterly 0.45 0% 1%
2022-09-30 2022-10-03 2022-10-14 Quarterly 0.45 0% 1.13%
2022-06-30 2022-07-01 2022-07-14 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.87%
2022-03-31 2022-04-01 2022-04-14 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.72%
2021-12-31 2022-01-03 2022-01-19 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.88%
2021-09-30 2021-10-01 2021-10-14 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.8%
2021-06-30 2021-07-01 2021-07-14 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.78%
2021-03-31 2021-04-01 2021-04-14 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.83%
2020-12-31 2021-01-04 2021-01-20 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.93%
2020-09-30 2020-10-01 2020-10-13 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2020-06-30 2020-07-01 2020-07-14 Quarterly 0.45 -43.3% N/A
2020-03-31 2020-04-01 2020-04-14 Quarterly 0.793 0% N/A
2019-12-31 2020-01-02 2020-01-13 Quarterly 0.793 0% N/A
2019-09-30 2019-10-01 2019-10-11 Quarterly 0.793 0% N/A
2019-06-28 2019-07-01 2019-07-12 Quarterly 0.793 0% N/A
2019-03-29 2019-04-01 2019-04-12 Quarterly 0.793 0% N/A
2018-12-31 2019-01-02 2019-01-14 Quarterly 0.793 0.4% N/A
2018-09-28 2018-10-01 2018-10-12 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2018-06-29 2018-07-02 2018-07-12 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2018-03-29 2018-04-02 2018-04-12 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2017-12-29 2018-01-02 2018-01-12 Quarterly 0.79 1.9% N/A
2017-09-11 2017-09-12 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.775 0% N/A
2017-06-02 2017-06-06 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.775 0% N/A
2017-03-03 2017-03-07 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.775 0% N/A
2016-12-16 2016-12-20 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.775 6.2% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.73 0% N/A
2016-06-02 2016-06-06 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.73 0% N/A
2016-03-03 2016-03-07 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.73 0% N/A
2015-12-17 2015-12-21 2015-12-30 Quarterly 0.73 0% N/A
2015-09-11 2015-09-15 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.73 -7.6% N/A
2015-06-03 2015-06-05 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.79 36.4% N/A
2015-03-04 2015-03-06 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.579 174.4% N/A
2015-01-20 2015-01-15 2015-01-27 Other 0.211 -73.3% N/A
2014-12-18 2014-12-22 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.79 9% N/A
2014-09-10 2014-09-12 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.725 0% N/A
2014-06-04 2014-06-06 2014-06-27 Quarterly 0.725 0% N/A
2014-03-05 2014-03-07 2014-03-28 Quarterly 0.725 0% N/A
2013-12-12 2013-12-16 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.725 8.2% N/A
2013-09-11 2013-09-13 2013-09-27 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A

VTR Dividend FAQ

Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR) is a S&P 500-listed REIT that focuses on senior housing, outpatient medical facilities, research centers, and other healthcare-related properties across North America and the United Kingdom. With roughly 1,400 assets-including more than 850 senior-living communities-the company positions itself as a core participant in the “longevity economy,” aiming to generate superior returns through operational expertise, data-driven insights from its Ventas OI platform, and a strong balance sheet.

What is the Dividend Yield of VTR?

As of December 2025, VTR`s dividend yield is 2.39%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.89 USD by the current share price of 79.18.

Does VTR pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, VTR paid a dividend of 1.89 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-30 and the payout was 0.48 USD.

How often does VTR pay dividends?

VTR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, VTR has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-30.

VTR dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VTR for the next 4 payments are between 0.409 (-14.8%) and 0.438 (-8.8%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will VTR pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.48 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Ventas (VTR) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VTR?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of VTR?

VTR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -4.27% per year.
Negative growth: VTR's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of VTR?

VTR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.57%. If you bought VTR's shares at 41.32 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.89 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.57% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of VTR?

VTR Payout Consistency is 97.1%. 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: Ventas has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does VTR have a good Dividend Yield?

VTR`s 2.39% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VTR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VTR is 3.8%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of VTR?

VTR`s Overall Dividend Rating is 42.67%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

VTR Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in VTR`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Ventas`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 6.71% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Ventas ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2015-08-18 with a factor of 8757:10000. This reverse stock split decreased the number of shares and increased the price per share by a ratio of 0.88.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1998 67,700,000
1999 67,912,000 +0.31%
2000 68,222,000 +0.46%
2001 69,844,000 +2.38%
2002 79,296,000 +13.53%
2003 82,760,000 +4.37%
2004 85,400,000 +3.19%
2005 104,300,000 +22.13%
2006 106,775,000 +2.37%
2007 136,673,000 +28%
2008 143,145,000 +4.74%
2009 156,967,000 +9.66%
2010 162,023,000 +3.22%
2011 290,813,000 +79.49%
2012 297,089,000 +2.16%
2013 296,047,000 -0.35%
2014 329,203,000 +11.2%
2015 339,202,000 +3.04%
2016 357,435,000 +5.38%
2017 358,853,000 +0.4%
2018 359,989,000 +0.32%
2019 376,453,000 +4.57%
2020 377,696,000 +0.33%
2021 403,108,000 +6.73%
2022 399,655,000 -0.86%
2023 406,977,000 +1.83%
2024 427,612,000 +5.07%
2025 463,415,000 +8.37%

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 in the last 12m (TTM).
  • 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.

Last update: 2025-12-01 04:49