Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.18
Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (SBRA) Dividend History
Income profile from 2010 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.8%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 7.1% and trend is falling.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.8%
Trailing DPS$1.18
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout110.8%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR-2.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)7.1%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield5.8%
1Y Total Return30.9%
5Y Total Return51.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)34.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,12010Y ago$17,64620Y ago$40,334
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 (17 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 110.8%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SBRA does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of -2.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SBRA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.8% dividend yield, 5.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 7.1% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 51.2%, 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 $17,646 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$6.00
Avg/Payment$0.3000
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026Latest | $0.3000 | — | 5.95% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 6.46% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 6.50% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 6.72% | May 30, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 7.26% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.3000 | — | 6.60% | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Aug 19, 2024 | $0.3000 | — | 7.52% | Aug 30, 2024 |
| May 17, 2024 | $0.3000 | — | 8.37% | May 31, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Senior housing and skilled nursing
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.8%
#1 of 4
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
-2.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.8%
#2 of 4
Annual Dividend History
17 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.30 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2025 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.00 | — | — | 7.1% |
| 2024 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.54 | 222.2% | 0.45x | 7.1% |
| 2023 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.06 | 2030.5% | 0.05x | 7.1% |
| 2022 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.34 | — | — | 7.1% |
| 2021 | $1.20 | -11.1% | 4 | $-0.52 | — | — | 7.1% |
| 2020 | $1.35 | -25.0% | 4 | $0.67 | 201.5% | 0.50x | 8.0% |
| 2019 | $1.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.37 | 486.5% | 0.21x | 10.7% |
| 2018 | $1.80 | -13.9% | 4 | $1.56 | 115.4% | 0.87x | 10.7% |
| 2017 | $2.09 | 25.1% | 5 | $1.40 | 149.3% | 0.67x | 12.4% |
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How much dividend does SBRA pay per share?
Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (SBRA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.18 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.8%. Payments are made Annual.
When is SBRA's next ex-dividend date?
SBRA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SBRA typically pays dividends Annual.
Is SBRA's dividend safe?
SBRA's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +110.8%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has SBRA increased its dividend?
SBRA has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -2.3%.
How often does SBRA pay dividends?
Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.18 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 16+ years from 2010 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SBRA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SBRA five years ago would be worth approximately $15,120 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SBRA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SBRA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +7.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.8% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.