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WELL Dividend History & Analysis | 1.8% Yield

WELL has a dividend yield of 1.8% and paid 2.75 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.81%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.75
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -1.06%
Overall Dividend Rating 51.83%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.65%
Payout Ratio 143.4%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 75.59%

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: 42.6% (S&P 500: 17.8%)
Total Return 5y: 235% (S&P 500: 104.5%)

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care REITs

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
GMRE 894 M 12.1% 45.9%
SBRA 4,479 M 8.44% 14.8%
CHCT 410 M 12.2% 5.39%
OHI 12,186 M 6.91% 12.7%
LTC 1,651 M 7.58% 9.79%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
CTRE 6,590 M 3.01% 91.1%
CHCT 410 M 1.83% 100%
WELL 108,270 M -1.06% 97.5%
GMRE 894 M 0.98% 95.6%
VTR 31,136 M -3.42% 96.5%

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

GMRE
Global Medical
 12.13% Yield
CTRE
CareTrust REIT
 4.01% Yield
SBRA
Sabra Healthcare
 8.44% Yield
LTC
LTC Properties
 7.58% Yield
OHI
Omega Healthcare
 6.91% Yield

WELL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-12 2025-08-12 2025-08-21 Quarterly 0.74 10.4% 0.44%
2025-05-14 2025-05-14 2025-05-22 Quarterly 0.67 0% 0.46%
2025-02-25 2025-02-25 2025-03-06 Quarterly 0.67 0% 0.45%
2024-11-13 2024-11-13 2024-11-21 Quarterly 0.67 0% 0.49%
2024-08-12 2024-08-12 2024-08-21 Quarterly 0.67 9.8% 0.57%
2024-05-10 2024-05-13 2024-05-22 Quarterly 0.61 0% 0.62%
2024-02-22 2024-02-23 2024-03-07 Quarterly 0.61 0% 0.65%
2023-11-13 2023-11-14 2023-11-22 Quarterly 0.61 0% 0.72%
2023-08-14 2023-08-15 2023-08-23 Quarterly 0.61 0% 0.73%
2023-05-15 2023-05-16 2023-05-23 Quarterly 0.61 0% 0.77%
2023-02-27 2023-02-28 2023-03-08 Quarterly 0.61 0% 0.81%
2022-11-17 2022-11-18 2022-11-30 Quarterly 0.61 0% 0.92%
2022-08-22 2022-08-23 2022-08-31 Quarterly 0.61 0% 0.77%
2022-05-23 2022-05-24 2022-05-31 Quarterly 0.61 0% 0.69%
2022-02-28 2022-03-01 2022-03-08 Quarterly 0.61 0% 0.74%
2021-11-15 2021-11-16 2021-11-23 Quarterly 0.61 0% 0.71%
2021-08-11 2021-08-12 2021-08-19 Quarterly 0.61 0% 0.72%
2021-05-10 2021-05-11 2021-05-20 Quarterly 0.61 0% 0.82%
2021-02-19 2021-02-22 2021-02-26 Quarterly 0.61 0% 0.89%
2020-11-09 2020-11-10 2020-11-19 Quarterly 0.61 0% 1%
2020-08-17 2020-08-18 2020-08-27 Quarterly 0.61 0% 1.08%
2020-05-18 2020-05-19 2020-05-28 Quarterly 0.61 -29.9% N/A
2020-02-21 2020-02-24 2020-02-28 Quarterly 0.87 0% N/A
2019-11-12 2019-11-13 2019-11-21 Quarterly 0.87 0% N/A
2019-08-14 2019-08-15 2019-08-22 Quarterly 0.87 0% N/A
2019-05-13 2019-05-14 2019-05-28 Quarterly 0.87 0% N/A
2019-02-21 2019-02-22 2019-02-28 Quarterly 0.87 0% N/A
2018-11-08 2018-11-12 2018-11-21 Quarterly 0.87 0% N/A
2018-08-06 2018-08-07 2018-08-21 Quarterly 0.87 0% N/A
2018-05-07 2018-05-08 2018-05-23 Quarterly 0.87 0% N/A
2018-02-12 2018-02-13 2018-02-21 Quarterly 0.87 0% N/A
2017-11-06 2017-11-07 2017-11-20 Quarterly 0.87 0% N/A
2017-08-04 2017-08-08 2017-08-21 Quarterly 0.87 0% N/A
2017-05-05 2017-05-09 2017-05-22 Quarterly 0.87 0% N/A
2017-02-03 2017-02-07 2017-02-21 Quarterly 0.87 1.2% N/A
2016-11-04 2016-11-08 2016-11-21 Quarterly 0.86 0% N/A
2016-08-05 2016-08-09 2016-08-22 Quarterly 0.86 0% N/A
2016-05-06 2016-05-10 2016-05-20 Quarterly 0.86 0% N/A
2016-02-05 2016-02-09 2016-02-22 Quarterly 0.86 4.2% N/A
2015-11-06 2015-11-10 2015-11-20 Quarterly 0.825 0% N/A
2015-08-07 2015-08-11 2015-08-20 Quarterly 0.825 0% N/A
2015-05-08 2015-05-12 2015-05-20 Quarterly 0.825 0% N/A
2015-02-06 2015-02-10 2015-02-20 Quarterly 0.825 3.8% N/A
2014-11-06 2014-11-10 2014-11-20 Quarterly 0.795 0% N/A
2014-08-07 2014-08-11 2014-08-20 Quarterly 0.795 0% N/A
2014-05-08 2014-05-12 2014-05-20 Quarterly 0.795 0% N/A
2014-02-06 2014-02-10 2014-02-20 Quarterly 0.795 3.9% N/A
2013-11-07 2013-11-12 2013-11-20 Quarterly 0.765 0% N/A
2013-08-02 2013-08-06 2013-08-20 Quarterly 0.765 0% N/A
2013-05-03 2013-05-07 2013-05-20 Quarterly 0.765 0% N/A

WELL Dividend FAQ

Welltower Inc. (NYSE: WELL) is a leading global healthcare infrastructure company operating in the seniors and wellness housing sector, with a portfolio of over 1,500 communities across the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. The company focuses on creating vibrant communities for mature renters and older adults, while also supporting physicians in outpatient medical buildings by providing critical infrastructure.

What is the Dividend Yield of WELL?

As of August 2025, WELL`s dividend yield is 1.81%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.75 USD by the current share price of 162.90.

Does WELL pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, WELL paid a dividend of 2.75 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-12 and the payout was 0.74 USD.

How often does WELL pay dividends?

WELL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WELL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-12.

Will WELL pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.74 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for Welltower (WELL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WELL?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of WELL?

WELL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -1.06% per year.
Negative growth: WELL's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of WELL?

WELL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.65%. If you bought WELL's shares at 48.63 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.75 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.65% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WELL?

WELL Payout Consistency is 97.5%. 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: Welltower has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WELL have a good Dividend Yield?

WELL`s 1.81% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WELL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WELL is 143.4%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of WELL?

WELL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 51.83%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WELL Outstanding Shares Analysis

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

Welltower`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 8.78% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Welltower ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1985-09-04 with a factor of 3:2. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.5.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 4,222,200
1986 5,714,300 +35.34%
1987 5,918,400 +3.57%
1988 5,918,400
1989 6,041,700 +2.08%
1990 6,250,000 +3.45%
1991 8,627,500 +38.04%
1992 8,644,100 +0.19%
1993 11,627,900 +34.52%
1994 11,666,700 +0.33%
1995 18,662,900 +59.97%
1996 19,215,700 +2.96%
1997 24,814,800 +29.14%
1998 28,421,100 +14.53%
1999 28,546,000 +0.44%
2000 28,871,000 +1.14%
2001 33,693,000 +16.7%
2002 40,473,000 +20.12%
2003 51,358,000 +26.89%
2004 53,454,000 +4.08%
2005 58,535,000 +9.51%
2006 73,791,000 +26.06%
2007 86,610,000 +17.37%
2008 108,624,000 +25.42%
2009 123,105,000 +13.33%
2010 155,485,000 +26.3%
2011 201,658,000 +29.7%
2012 261,210,000 +29.53%
2013 289,677,000 +10.9%
2014 337,812,000 +16.62%
2015 356,051,000 +5.4%
2016 364,369,000 +2.34%
2017 370,485,000 +1.68%
2018 380,002,000 +2.57%
2019 407,904,000 +7.34%
2020 418,753,000 +2.66%
2021 438,719,000 +4.77%
2022 483,305,000 +10.16%
2023 552,380,000 +14.29%
2024 634,259,000 +14.82%
2025 668,140,000 +5.34%

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: 2025-08-13 02:44