Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.92
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (ABR) Dividend History
Income profile from 2004 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
23.5%
Payout Ratio
1.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
8 years
ABR Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
8 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 9.6% and trend is rising.
ABR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield23.5%
Trailing DPS$1.92
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout90.6%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak8 years
3Y CAGR-4.8%
5Y CAGR1.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)9.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.7%
Total Shareholder Yield24.2%
1Y Total Return-10.2%
5Y Total Return-11.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)42.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,86610Y ago$29,72920Y ago$11,575
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
ABR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (20 years of payments)
ABR Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. distributes 1.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 90.6%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ABR has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of -4.8% and 5-year CAGR of 1.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ABR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 23.5% dividend yield, 0.7% buyback yield, 24.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 9.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -11.3%, with dividends contributing 42.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $29,729 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
ABR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$7.62
Avg/Payment$0.3810
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026Latest | $0.3000 | — | 15.25% | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 15.13% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 12.59% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.3000 | ↓ -30.2% | 15.04% | May 30, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.4300 | — | 14.06% | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.4300 | — | 11.81% | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.4300 | — | 12.86% | Aug 30, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 | $0.4300 | — | 12.45% | May 31, 2024 |
ABR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
23.5%
#2 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.5% payout
Streak
8Y
1.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
24.2%
#3 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd ABRArbor Realty Trust, … | $1.6B | 23.5% | 1.5% | 8 | Sustainable |
 BXMTBlackstone Mortgage … | $3.2B | 9.9% | 2.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  RCReady Capital Corpor… | $357M | 31.4% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $243M | 17.1% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
 ARIApollo Commercial Re… | $1.4B | 9.3% | 1.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ACREAres Commercial Real… | $280M | 14.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 GPMTGranite Point Mortga… | $74M | 14.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 KREFKKR Real Estate Fina… | $423M | 15.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 RITMRithm Capital Corp. | $5.5B | 11.6% | 94.4% | 0 | At Risk |
ABR Annual Dividend History (2003–2026)
24 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.30 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.2% |
| 2025 | $1.33 | -22.7% | 4 | — | — | — | 9.6% |
| 2024 | $1.72 | 2.4% | 4 | $1.18 | 145.8% | 0.69x | 12.4% |
| 2023 | $1.68 | 9.1% | 4 | $1.75 | 96.0% | 1.04x | 12.2% |
| 2022 | $1.54 | 11.6% | 4 | $1.67 | 92.2% | 1.08x | 11.1% |
| 2021 | $1.38 | 12.2% | 4 | $2.28 | 60.5% | 1.65x | 10.0% |
| 2020 | $1.23 | 7.9% | 4 | $1.41 | 87.2% | 1.15x | 8.9% |
| 2019 | $1.14 | 0.9% | 4 | $1.27 | 89.8% | 1.11x | 8.2% |
| 2018 | $1.13 | 56.9% | 5 | $1.50 | 75.3% | 1.33x | 8.2% |
| 2017 | $0.72 | 16.1% | 4 | $1.12 | 64.3% | 1.56x | 5.2% |
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Start ComparisonABR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ABR stock.
How much dividend does ABR pay per share?
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (ABR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.92 per share, with a current dividend yield of +23.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is ABR's next ex-dividend date?
ABR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ABR typically pays dividends Annual.
Is ABR's dividend safe?
ABR's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.5% and FCF payout ratio of +90.6%. The 8-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is ABR a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 8 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.6%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does ABR pay dividends?
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.92 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 22+ years from 2004 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ABR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ABR five years ago would be worth approximately $8,866 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ABR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ABR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +9.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +23.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.