Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.00
Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated (CHCT) Dividend History
Income profile from 2015 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
11.3%
Payout Ratio
10.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
11 years
CHCT Dividend Income Check
Safety
10.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
11 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.1% and trend is rising.
CHCT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield11.3%
Trailing DPS$2.00
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout10.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout94.5%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak11 years
3Y CAGR2.2%
5Y CAGR2.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.4%
Total Shareholder Yield11.7%
1Y Total Return14.4%
5Y Total Return-44.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,55910Y ago$18,15820Y ago$18,781
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.
CHCT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (12 years of payments)
CHCT Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated distributes 10.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 94.5%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CHCT has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.2% and 5-year CAGR of 2.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CHCT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 11.3% dividend yield, 0.4% buyback yield, 11.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -44.4%, with dividends contributing 18.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $18,158 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
CHCT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$9.07
Avg/Payment$0.4537
Latest Change+0.5%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026Latest | $0.4775 | ↑ +0.5% | 11.60% | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $0.4750 | ↑ +0.5% | 13.04% | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.4725 | ↑ +0.5% | 12.98% | Aug 22, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.4700 | ↑ +0.5% | 11.60% | May 23, 2025 |
| Feb 24, 2025 | $0.4675 | ↑ +0.5% | 10.07% | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.4650 | ↑ +0.5% | 9.82% | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.4625 | ↑ +0.5% | 10.20% | Aug 23, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 | $0.4600 | ↑ +0.5% | 7.52% | May 24, 2024 |
CHCT Dividend vs Peers
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#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
11.3%
#2 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
10.5% payout
Streak
11Y
2.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
11.7%
#2 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd CHCTCommunity Healthcare… | $504M | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11 | Sustainable |
1st  GMREGlobal Medical REIT … | $94M | 63.5% | 9.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
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3rd  NXRTNexPoint Residential… | $748M | 7.2% | — | 12 | Unknown |
 MDRRMedalist Diversified… | $12M | 4.3% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 HRHealthcare Realty Tr… | $6.9B | 5.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 OHIOmega Healthcare Inv… | $13.7B | 5.4% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 SBRASabra Health Care RE… | $5.1B | 5.8% | 1.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
CHCT Annual Dividend History (2014–2026)
13 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.48 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $1.88 | 2.2% | 4 | $0.08 | 2435.4% | 0.04x | 4.1% |
| 2024 | $1.84 | 2.2% | 4 | $-0.23 | — | — | 4.0% |
| 2023 | $1.81 | 2.3% | 4 | $0.20 | 902.5% | 0.11x | 3.9% |
| 2022 | $1.76 | 2.3% | 4 | $0.81 | 217.9% | 0.46x | 3.9% |
| 2021 | $1.73 | 2.4% | 4 | $0.87 | 198.3% | 0.50x | 3.8% |
| 2020 | $1.68 | 2.4% | 4 | $0.80 | 210.6% | 0.47x | 3.7% |
| 2019 | $1.65 | 2.5% | 4 | $0.37 | 444.6% | 0.22x | 3.6% |
| 2018 | $1.61 | 2.6% | 4 | $0.25 | 642.0% | 0.16x | 3.5% |
| 2017 | $1.57 | 2.6% | 4 | $0.19 | 823.7% | 0.12x | 3.4% |
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Start ComparisonCHCT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CHCT stock.
How much dividend does CHCT pay per share?
Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated (CHCT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.00 per share, with a current dividend yield of +11.3%. Payments are made Annual.
When is CHCT's next ex-dividend date?
CHCT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CHCT typically pays dividends Annual.
Is CHCT's dividend safe?
CHCT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +10.5% and FCF payout ratio of +94.5%. With 11 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is CHCT a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 11 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.3%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does CHCT pay dividends?
Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.00 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 11+ years from 2015 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CHCT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CHCT five years ago would be worth approximately $5,559 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CHCT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CHCT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +11.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.