Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.32
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPT) Dividend History
Income profile from 2005 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
17.8%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
MPT Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.6% and trend is falling.
MPT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield17.8%
Trailing DPS$0.32
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout92.2%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-34.2%
5Y CAGR-21.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.6%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.2%
Total Shareholder Yield19.9%
1Y Total Return16.3%
5Y Total Return-58.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)16.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$4,20510Y ago$11,19920Y ago$16,365
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.
MPT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (22 years of payments)
MPT Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 92.2%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
MPT does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -34.2% and 5-year CAGR of -21.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MPT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 17.8% dividend yield, 2.2% buyback yield, 19.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.6% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -58.0%, with dividends contributing 16.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,199 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
MPT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$3.38
Avg/Payment$0.1690
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026Latest | $0.0900 | — | 7.17% | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | $0.0900 | — | 6.97% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | $0.0900 | — | 6.77% | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $0.0900 | ↑ +12.5% | 6.43% | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 6.94% | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 7.24% | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 6.64% | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $0.0800 | — | 11.39% | Jan 9, 2025 |
MPT Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
17.8%
#1 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
-21.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
19.9%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st MPTMedical Properties T… | $1.1B | 17.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd  XRNChiron Real Estate I… | $380M | 13.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 HRHealthcare Realty Tr… | $6.7B | 5.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 OHIOmega Healthcare Inv… | $14.4B | 5.2% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 SBRASabra Health Care RE… | $5.3B | 5.6% | 1.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
 LTCLTC Properties, Inc. | $2.3B | 5.2% | 91.0% | 0 | At Risk |
3rd  CHCTCommunity Healthcare… | $420M | 13.6% | 10.5% | 11 | Sustainable |
 VTRVentas, Inc. | $43.1B | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
 WELLWelltower Inc. | $176.5B | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2 | Sustainable |
MPT Annual Dividend History (2004–2026)
23 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.27 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $0.33 | -28.3% | 4 | $-0.46 | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2024 | $0.46 | -47.7% | 4 | $-4.02 | — | — | 2.2% |
| 2023 | $0.88 | -24.1% | 4 | $-0.93 | — | — | 4.2% |
| 2022 | $1.16 | 3.6% | 4 | $1.50 | 77.3% | 1.29x | 5.6% |
| 2021 | $1.12 | 3.7% | 4 | $1.11 | 100.9% | 0.99x | 5.4% |
| 2020 | $1.08 | 5.9% | 4 | $0.81 | 133.3% | 0.75x | 5.2% |
| 2019 | $1.02 | 2.0% | 4 | $0.87 | 117.2% | 0.85x | 4.9% |
| 2018 | $1.00 | 4.2% | 4 | $2.76 | 36.2% | 2.76x | 4.8% |
| 2017 | $0.96 | 5.5% | 4 | $0.82 | 117.1% | 0.85x | 4.6% |
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MPT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MPT stock.
How much dividend does MPT pay per share?
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.32 per share, with a current dividend yield of +17.8%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is MPT's next ex-dividend date?
MPT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MPT typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is MPT's dividend safe?
MPT's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +92.2%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has MPT increased its dividend?
MPT has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -21.1%.
How often does MPT pay dividends?
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.32 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 21+ years from 2005 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MPT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MPT five years ago would be worth approximately $4,205 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MPT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MPT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +17.8% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.