Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW) Dividend History
Income profile from 2005 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
3-Second 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.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (21 years of payments)
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 -56.5%, with dividends contributing 18.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,411 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025Latest | $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 |
| Apr 19, 2024 | $0.1500 | — | 16.74% | May 1, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Hospitals and inpatient facilities
Annual Dividend History
22 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 2016 | $0.91 | 3.4% | 4 | $0.86 | 105.8% | 0.95x | 4.4% |
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How much dividend does MPW pay per share?
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.33 per share, with a current dividend yield of N/A. Payments are made Quarterly.
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 Quarterly.
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 Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.33 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 20+ years from 2005 to 2025.
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 $4,351 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.