Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.34
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW) Dividend History
Income profile from 2005 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
N/A
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
MPW 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.
MPW Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend YieldN/A
Trailing DPS$0.34
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-34.2%
5Y CAGR-21.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.6%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.0%
1Y Total Return16.3%
5Y Total Return-55.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$4,46210Y ago$10,24820Y ago$20,955
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.
MPW Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (22 years of payments)
MPW Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MPW 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, MPW returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.0% 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 -55.4%, with dividends contributing 17.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $10,248 today.
MPW Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.76
Avg/Payment$0.1880
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026Latest | $0.0900 | — | 6.18% | 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 |
| Sep 9, 2024 | $0.0800 | ↓ -46.7% | 10.62% | Oct 10, 2024 |
| Jun 10, 2024 | $0.1500 | — | 11.93% | Jul 9, 2024 |
MPW Dividend vs Peers
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Div Yield
—
—
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
-21.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.0%
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| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPWMedical Properties T… | $3.4B | — | — | 0 | Unknown |
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MPW Annual Dividend History (2004–2026)
23 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.09 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $0.33 | -28.3% | 4 | $-0.33 | — | — | 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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Start ComparisonMPW — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MPW stock.
How much dividend does MPW pay per share?
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.34 per share, with a current dividend yield of N/A. Payments are made Annual.
When is MPW's next ex-dividend date?
MPW's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MPW typically pays dividends Annual.
Is MPW's dividend safe?
MPW's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has MPW increased its dividend?
MPW has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -21.1%.
How often does MPW pay dividends?
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.34 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 21+ years from 2005 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MPW grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MPW five years ago would be worth approximately $4,462 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MPW's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MPW'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 N/A market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.