Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.27
CareTrust REIT, Inc. (CTRE) Dividend History
Income profile from 2014 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.2%
Payout Ratio
80.9%
Watch
Dividend Streak
10 years
CTRE Dividend Income Check
Safety
80.9% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
10 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.3% and trend is rising.
CTRE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.2%
Trailing DPS$1.27
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout80.9%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout70.9%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak10 years
3Y CAGR6.8%
5Y CAGR6.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)6.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.3%
1Y Total Return40.3%
5Y Total Return96.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)25.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$19,66010Y ago$36,50720Y ago$35,646
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.
CTRE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (13 years of payments)
CTRE Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
CareTrust REIT, Inc. distributes 80.9% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 70.9%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CTRE has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.8% and 5-year CAGR of 6.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CTRE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.2% dividend yield, 0.0% buyback yield, 3.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 96.6%, with dividends contributing 25.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $36,507 today.
CTRE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$5.91
Avg/Payment$0.2953
Latest Change+16.4%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $0.3900 | ↑ +16.4% | 3.81% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.3350 | — | 3.71% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.3350 | — | 3.73% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.3350 | — | 4.08% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.3350 | ↑ +15.5% | 4.22% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.2900 | — | 4.29% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.2900 | — | 3.73% | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.2900 | — | 4.54% | Jul 15, 2024 |
CTRE Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.2%
#7 of 9
Safety
Watch
80.9% payout
Streak
10Y
6.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.3%
#7 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTRECareTrust REIT, Inc. | $8.8B | 3.2% | 80.9% | 10 | Watch |
 SBRASabra Health Care RE… | $5.2B | 5.8% | 1.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  LTCLTC Properties, Inc. | $1.9B | 6.0% | 91.0% | 1 | At Risk |
1st  GMREGlobal Medical REIT … | $94M | 63.5% | 9.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
2nd  CHCTCommunity Healthcare… | $505M | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11 | Sustainable |
 OHIOmega Healthcare Inv… | $13.7B | 5.4% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 VTRVentas, Inc. | $41.1B | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
 WELLWelltower Inc. | $149.2B | 1.3% | 2.0% | 2 | Sustainable |
 HRHealthcare Realty Tr… | $7.0B | 5.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
CTRE Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.39 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2025 | $1.34 | 15.5% | 4 | $1.57 | 85.4% | 1.17x | 6.3% |
| 2024 | $1.16 | 3.6% | 4 | $0.80 | 145.0% | 0.69x | 5.4% |
| 2023 | $1.12 | 1.8% | 4 | $0.50 | 224.0% | 0.45x | 5.2% |
| 2022 | $1.10 | 3.8% | 4 | $0.44 | 250.0% | 0.40x | 5.1% |
| 2021 | $1.06 | 6.0% | 4 | $0.50 | 212.0% | 0.47x | 4.9% |
| 2020 | $1.00 | 11.1% | 4 | $0.60 | 166.7% | 0.60x | 4.7% |
| 2019 | $0.90 | 9.8% | 4 | $0.20 | 450.0% | 0.22x | 4.2% |
| 2018 | $0.82 | 10.8% | 4 | $0.73 | 112.3% | 0.89x | 3.8% |
| 2017 | $0.74 | 8.8% | 4 | $0.36 | 205.6% | 0.49x | 3.5% |
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Start ComparisonCTRE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CTRE stock.
How much dividend does CTRE pay per share?
CareTrust REIT, Inc. (CTRE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.27 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.2%. Payments are made Annual.
When is CTRE's next ex-dividend date?
CTRE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CTRE typically pays dividends Annual.
Is CTRE's dividend safe?
CTRE's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +80.9% and FCF payout ratio of +70.9%. The 10-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is CTRE a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, CareTrust REIT, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 10 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +6.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does CTRE pay dividends?
CareTrust REIT, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.27 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 12+ years from 2014 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CTRE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CTRE five years ago would be worth approximately $19,660 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CTRE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CTRE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.