Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.27
CareTrust REIT, Inc. (CTRE) Dividend History
Income profile from 2014 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.1%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
10 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
10 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.3% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.1%
Trailing DPS$1.27
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout77.6%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
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 Yield3.1%
1Y Total Return62.2%
5Y Total Return103.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)25.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$20,33310Y ago$44,37220Y ago$36,058
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (12 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
CareTrust REIT, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 77.6%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — 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: 3.1% dividend yield, 3.1% 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 103.3%, with dividends contributing 25.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $44,372 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$5.78
Avg/Payment$0.2890
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025Latest | $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 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.2900 | ↑ +3.6% | 4.67% | Apr 15, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Senior housing and skilled nursing
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.1%
#4 of 4
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
10Y
6.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.1%
#4 of 4
Annual Dividend History
14 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 2016 | $0.68 | 6.3% | 4 | $0.52 | 130.8% | 0.76x | 3.2% |
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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 +3.1%. Payments are made Quarterly.
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 Quarterly.
Is CTRE's dividend safe?
CTRE's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +77.6%. 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 Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.27 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 11+ years from 2014 to 2025.
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 $20,333 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 +3.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.