Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.60
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMTU) Dividend History
Income profile from 2023 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
6.3%
Payout Ratio
86.5%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
2 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
86.5% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 8.7% and trend is unknown.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield6.3%
Trailing DPS$1.60
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout86.5%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score2/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR-5.3%
5Y CAGR-0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)8.7%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield6.3%
1Y Total Return8.0%
5Y Total Return24.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)19.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,46410Y ago$12,46420Y ago$12,464
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (3 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust distributes 86.5% of earnings as dividends (At Risk).
Piotroski F-Score: 2/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
PMTU has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of -5.3% and 5-year CAGR of -0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PMTU returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 6.3% dividend yield, 6.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 8.7% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 24.6%, with dividends contributing 19.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,464 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 9 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$4.83
Avg/Payment$0.5371
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025Latest | $0.5313 | — | 8.33% | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.5313 | — | 8.38% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.5312 | — | 8.48% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.5313 | — | 8.39% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.5312 | — | 8.40% | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.5313 | — | 8.51% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.5312 | — | 6.51% | Jul 1, 2024 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.5313 | ↓ -9.1% | 4.44% | Apr 1, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Real Estate Finance and Mortgage REITs
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
6.3%
#1 of 5
Safety
At Risk
86.5% payout
Streak
2Y
-0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.3%
#4 of 5
Annual Dividend History
16 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.12 | 0.0% | 4 | — | — | — | 8.7% |
| 2024 | $2.12 | 263.6% | 4 | $1.37 | 155.1% | 0.64x | 8.7% |
| 2023 | $0.58 | — | 1 | $1.63 | 35.9% | 2.79x | 2.4% |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.26 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.26 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.27 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.42 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.20 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.48 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.08 | — | — | — |
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How much dividend does PMTU pay per share?
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMTU) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.60 per share, with a current dividend yield of +6.3%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is PMTU's next ex-dividend date?
PMTU's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PMTU typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is PMTU's dividend safe?
PMTU's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +86.5% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has PMTU increased its dividend?
PMTU has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -0.0%.
How often does PMTU pay dividends?
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.60 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 2+ years from 2023 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in PMTU grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PMTU five years ago would be worth approximately $12,464 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PMTU's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PMTU's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +8.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +6.3% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.