Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.04
Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1999 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
N/A
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
3 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.0% and trend is falling.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend YieldN/A
Trailing DPS$0.04
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR-26.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.0%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.1%
Total Shareholder Yield0.1%
1Y Total Return140.3%
5Y Total Return49.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)4.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,90410Y ago$7,85820Y ago$15,118
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). DHC's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (28 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Diversified Healthcare Trust has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
DHC has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of -26.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, DHC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.1% buyback yield, 0.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.0% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 49.0%, with dividends contributing 4.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $7,858 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$0.20
Avg/Payment$0.0100
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026Latest | $0.0100 | — | 71.17% | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $0.0100 | — | 96.62% | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | $0.0100 | — | 1.17% | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Apr 22, 2025 | $0.0100 | — | 1.77% | May 15, 2025 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | $0.0100 | — | 1.63% | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | $0.0100 | — | 1.15% | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Jul 22, 2024 | $0.0100 | — | 1.26% | Aug 15, 2024 |
| Apr 19, 2024 | $0.0100 | — | 1.66% | May 16, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Diversified healthcare real estate
Div Yield
—
—
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
3Y
-26.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.1%
#3 of 3
Annual Dividend History
29 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.01 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.3% |
| 2025 | $0.04 | 0.0% | 4 | $-1.19 | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2024 | $0.04 | 0.0% | 4 | $-1.55 | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2023 | $0.04 | 0.0% | 4 | $-1.23 | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2022 | $0.04 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.07 | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2021 | $0.04 | -77.8% | 4 | $0.73 | 5.5% | 18.25x | 1.0% |
| 2020 | $0.18 | -78.2% | 4 | $-0.59 | — | — | 4.6% |
| 2019 | $0.83 | -47.0% | 4 | $-0.37 | — | — | 21.0% |
| 2018 | $1.56 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.21 | 128.9% | 0.78x | 39.6% |
| 2017 | $1.56 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.62 | 251.6% | 0.40x | 39.6% |
See DHC's True Return
Price is only half the story. See total return with reinvested dividends.
Launch CalculatorIs DHC Undervalued?
See our Bear / Base / Bull DCF models and intrinsic value estimates.
View ValuationCompare DHC vs WELL
See how DHC stacks up against sector leader Welltower Inc..
Start ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How much dividend does DHC pay per share?
Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.04 per share, with a current dividend yield of N/A. Payments are made Annual.
When is DHC's next ex-dividend date?
DHC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. DHC typically pays dividends Annual.
Is DHC's dividend safe?
DHC's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is DHC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Diversified Healthcare Trust is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -26.0%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does DHC pay dividends?
Diversified Healthcare Trust pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.04 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 27+ years from 1999 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in DHC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in DHC five years ago would be worth approximately $14,904 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is DHC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
DHC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's N/A market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.