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
0.5%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
4 years
DHC Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.0% and trend is falling.
DHC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.5%
Trailing DPS$0.04
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR-26.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.0%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.1%
Total Shareholder Yield0.6%
1Y Total Return178.4%
5Y Total Return109.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$20,98710Y ago$7,05320Y ago$15,747
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.
DHC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (28 years of payments)
DHC 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: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
DHC has raised its dividend for 4 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: 0.5% dividend yield, 0.1% buyback yield, 0.6% 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 109.9%, with dividends contributing 5.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $7,053 today.
DHC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$0.20
Avg/Payment$0.0100
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026Latest | $0.0100 | — | 56.02% | May 14, 2026 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | $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 |
DHC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#9 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.5%
#9 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
4Y
-26.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.6%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHCDiversified Healthca… | $2.0B | 0.5% | — | 4 | Unknown |
 VTRVentas, Inc. | $41.1B | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
 WELLWelltower Inc. | $149.2B | 1.3% | 2.0% | 2 | Sustainable |
 OHIOmega Healthcare Inv… | $13.7B | 5.4% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  SBRASabra Health Care RE… | $5.2B | 5.8% | 1.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  LTCLTC Properties, Inc. | $1.9B | 6.0% | 91.0% | 1 | At Risk |
 CTRECareTrust REIT, Inc. | $8.8B | 3.2% | 80.9% | 2 | Watch |
 HRHealthcare Realty Tr… | $7.0B | 5.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  DOCHealthpeak Propertie… | $13.7B | 6.2% | 11.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
DHC Annual Dividend History (1998–2026)
29 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.02 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.5% |
| 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% |
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Start ComparisonDHC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DHC stock.
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 +0.5%. Payments are made Semi-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 Semi-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 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is DHC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Diversified Healthcare Trust is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 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 Semi-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 $20,987 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 +0.5% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.