Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.44
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (SHO) Dividend History
Income profile from 2004 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.3%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
4 years
SHO Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.3% and trend is rising.
SHO Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.3%
Trailing DPS$0.44
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout63.8%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR53.3%
5Y CAGR48.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.6%
Total Shareholder Yield9.9%
1Y Total Return27.8%
5Y Total Return-7.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,22610Y ago$11,20020Y ago$6,948
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.
SHO Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (18 years of payments)
SHO Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 63.8%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SHO has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 53.3% and 5-year CAGR of 48.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SHO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.3% dividend yield, 5.6% buyback yield, 9.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -7.7%, with dividends contributing 9.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,200 today.
SHO Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$1.98
Avg/Payment$0.0990
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $0.0900 | — | 4.00% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.0900 | — | 4.03% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.0900 | — | 3.84% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.0900 | — | 4.15% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.0900 | — | 3.83% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.0900 | — | 2.87% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.0900 | — | 3.68% | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.0900 | ↑ +28.6% | 3.44% | Jul 15, 2024 |
SHO Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.3%
#4 of 8
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
4Y
48.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.9%
#4 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHOSunstone Hotel Inves… | $1.9B | 4.3% | — | 4 | Unknown |
1st  PKPark Hotels & Resort… | $2.3B | 12.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 RHPRyman Hospitality Pr… | $7.0B | 3.9% | 1.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
 HSTHost Hotels & Resort… | $14.9B | 4.1% | 81.4% | 0 | Watch |
3rd  DRHDiamondRock Hospital… | $2.2B | 4.4% | 96.9% | 1 | At Risk |
 XHRXenia Hotels & Resor… | $1.5B | 3.3% | — | 4 | Unknown |
 PEBPebblebrook Hotel Tr… | $1.7B | 0.3% | — | 1 | Unknown |
2nd  APLEApple Hospitality RE… | $3.3B | 6.9% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
SHO Annual Dividend History (2001–2026)
26 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.09 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $0.36 | 5.9% | 4 | $0.04 | 851.1% | 0.12x | 3.3% |
| 2024 | $0.34 | 13.3% | 4 | $0.14 | 242.9% | 0.41x | 3.1% |
| 2023 | $0.30 | 200.0% | 4 | $0.93 | 32.3% | 3.10x | 2.7% |
| 2022 | $0.10 | — | 2 | $0.34 | 29.4% | 3.40x | 0.9% |
| 2021 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.16 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.05 | -93.2% | 1 | $-1.90 | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2019 | $0.74 | 7.2% | 4 | $0.54 | 137.0% | 0.73x | 6.8% |
| 2018 | $0.69 | -5.5% | 4 | $1.11 | 62.2% | 1.61x | 6.3% |
| 2017 | $0.73 | 7.4% | 4 | $0.59 | 123.7% | 0.81x | 6.7% |
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Start ComparisonSHO — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SHO stock.
How much dividend does SHO pay per share?
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (SHO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.44 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.3%. Payments are made Annual.
When is SHO's next ex-dividend date?
SHO's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SHO typically pays dividends Annual.
Is SHO's dividend safe?
SHO's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +63.8%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is SHO a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +48.4%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does SHO pay dividends?
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.44 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 22+ years from 2004 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SHO grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SHO five years ago would be worth approximately $9,226 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SHO's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SHO's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.