Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.31
LTC Properties, Inc. (LTC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1992 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.1%
Payout Ratio
91.0%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
0 years
LTC Dividend Income Check
Safety
91.0% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.0% and trend is flat.
LTC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.1%
Trailing DPS$2.31
FrequencyMonthly
Payments / 12M14
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout91.0%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)6.0%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.2%
Total Shareholder Yield5.4%
1Y Total Return30.3%
5Y Total Return66.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)33.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,64110Y ago$15,10620Y ago$32,540
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). LTC's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
LTC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (34 years of payments)
LTC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
LTC Properties, Inc. distributes 91.0% of earnings as dividends (At Risk).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
LTC does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, LTC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.1% dividend yield, 0.2% buyback yield, 5.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.0% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 66.4%, with dividends contributing 33.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $15,106 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
LTC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Monthly
TTM Total$3.80
Avg/Payment$0.1900
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2026Latest | $0.1900 | — | 5.06% | Dec 31, 2026 |
| Nov 20, 2026 | $0.1900 | — | 5.06% | Nov 30, 2026 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $0.1900 | — | 5.26% | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | $0.1900 | — | 5.37% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | $0.1900 | — | 5.66% | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | $0.1900 | — | 5.46% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | $0.1900 | — | 6.24% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| May 21, 2026 | $0.1900 | — | 5.90% | May 29, 2026 |
LTC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.1%
#5 of 9
Safety
At Risk
91.0% payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.4%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTCLTC Properties, Inc. | $2.3B | 5.1% | 91.0% | 0 | At Risk |
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3rd  SBRASabra Health Care RE… | $5.4B | 5.5% | 1.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
 CTRECareTrust REIT, Inc. | $9.2B | 3.3% | 80.9% | 10 | Watch |
1st  XRNChiron Real Estate I… | $360M | 14.4% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd  CHCTCommunity Healthcare… | $424M | 13.5% | 10.5% | 11 | Sustainable |
 VTRVentas, Inc. | $43.5B | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
 WELLWelltower Inc. | $178.2B | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2 | Sustainable |
 OHIOmega Healthcare Inv… | $14.5B | 5.1% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
LTC Annual Dividend History (1992–2026)
35 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.28 | — | 12 | — | — | — | 6.0% |
| 2025 | $2.28 | 0.0% | 12 | $2.52 | 90.5% | 1.11x | 6.0% |
| 2024 | $2.28 | 0.0% | 12 | $2.04 | 111.8% | 0.89x | 6.0% |
| 2023 | $2.28 | 0.0% | 12 | $2.16 | 105.6% | 0.95x | 6.0% |
| 2022 | $2.28 | 0.0% | 12 | $2.48 | 91.9% | 1.09x | 6.0% |
| 2021 | $2.28 | 0.0% | 12 | $1.41 | 161.7% | 0.62x | 6.0% |
| 2020 | $2.28 | 0.0% | 12 | $2.42 | 94.2% | 1.06x | 6.0% |
| 2019 | $2.28 | 0.0% | 12 | $2.02 | 112.9% | 0.89x | 6.0% |
| 2018 | $2.28 | 0.0% | 12 | $3.89 | 58.6% | 1.71x | 6.0% |
| 2017 | $2.28 | 4.1% | 12 | $2.20 | 103.6% | 0.96x | 6.0% |
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LTC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LTC stock.
How much dividend does LTC pay per share?
LTC Properties, Inc. (LTC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.31 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.1%. Payments are made Monthly.
When is LTC's next ex-dividend date?
LTC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. LTC typically pays dividends Monthly.
Is LTC's dividend safe?
LTC's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +91.0% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has LTC increased its dividend?
LTC has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does LTC pay dividends?
LTC Properties, Inc. pays dividends Monthly. The trailing 12-month total is $2.31 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 34+ years from 1992 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in LTC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in LTC five years ago would be worth approximately $16,641 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is LTC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
LTC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.1% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.