Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.76
Redwood Trust, Inc. (RWT) Dividend History
Income profile from 1995 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
13.6%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
1 years
RWT Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 8.5% and trend is flat.
RWT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield13.6%
Trailing DPS$0.76
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR-7.8%
5Y CAGR-0.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)8.5%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield7.4%
Total Shareholder Yield21.1%
1Y Total Return6.8%
5Y Total Return-16.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)34.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,39910Y ago$11,06420Y ago$7,938
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.
RWT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (32 years of payments)
RWT Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Redwood Trust, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
RWT has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of -7.8% and 5-year CAGR of -0.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, RWT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 13.6% dividend yield, 7.4% buyback yield, 21.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 8.5% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is -16.0%, with dividends contributing 34.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,064 today.
RWT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.82
Avg/Payment$0.1910
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026Latest | $0.1800 | — | 13.61% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.1800 | — | 13.11% | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | $0.1800 | — | 12.41% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | $0.1800 | — | 12.79% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | $0.1800 | — | 11.17% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.1800 | ↑ +5.9% | 10.32% | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Sep 23, 2024 | $0.1700 | ↑ +6.3% | 8.42% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | $0.1600 | — | 10.11% | Jun 28, 2024 |
RWT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
13.6%
#5 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
1Y
-0.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
21.1%
#2 of 9
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWTRedwood Trust, Inc. | $696M | 13.6% | — | 1 | Unknown |
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2nd  SACHSachem Capital Corp. | $51M | 18.9% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 BXMTBlackstone Mortgage … | $3.3B | 9.8% | 2.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  RCReady Capital Corpor… | $330M | 59.3% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 NLYAnnaly Capital Manag… | $16.2B | 13.0% | 92.8% | 1 | At Risk |
 AGNCAGNC Investment Corp… | $9.7B | 14.6% | 1.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 TWOTwo Harbors Investme… | $1.3B | 13.4% | — | 0 | Unknown |
RWT Annual Dividend History (1994–2026)
33 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.18 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.1% |
| 2025 | $0.72 | 7.5% | 4 | $-0.63 | — | — | 8.5% |
| 2024 | $0.67 | -5.6% | 4 | $0.32 | 209.4% | 0.48x | 7.9% |
| 2023 | $0.71 | -22.8% | 4 | $-0.11 | — | — | 8.3% |
| 2022 | $0.92 | 17.9% | 4 | $-1.43 | — | — | 10.8% |
| 2021 | $0.78 | 7.6% | 4 | $2.37 | 32.9% | 3.04x | 9.2% |
| 2020 | $0.72 | -39.6% | 4 | $-5.11 | — | — | 8.5% |
| 2019 | $1.20 | 1.7% | 4 | $1.46 | 82.2% | 1.22x | 14.1% |
| 2018 | $1.18 | 5.4% | 4 | $1.09 | 108.3% | 0.92x | 13.8% |
| 2017 | $1.12 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.60 | 70.0% | 1.43x | 13.1% |
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Start ComparisonRWT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RWT stock.
How much dividend does RWT pay per share?
Redwood Trust, Inc. (RWT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.76 per share, with a current dividend yield of +13.6%. Payments are made Annual.
When is RWT's next ex-dividend date?
RWT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. RWT typically pays dividends Annual.
Is RWT's dividend safe?
RWT's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has RWT increased its dividend?
RWT has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -0.1%.
How often does RWT pay dividends?
Redwood Trust, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.76 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 31+ years from 1995 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in RWT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in RWT five years ago would be worth approximately $8,399 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is RWT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
RWT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +8.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +13.6% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.