Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.98
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (STWD) Dividend History
Income profile from 2009 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
11.9%
Payout Ratio
1.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
STWD Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 10.4% and trend is flat.
STWD Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield11.9%
Trailing DPS$1.98
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout116.3%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)10.4%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield11.9%
1Y Total Return-7.1%
5Y Total Return4.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)38.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,39910Y ago$17,35120Y ago$28,316
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.
STWD Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (18 years of payments)
STWD Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. distributes 1.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 116.3%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
STWD does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, STWD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 11.9% dividend yield, 11.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 10.4% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 4.0%, with dividends contributing 38.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,351 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
STWD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$9.60
Avg/Payment$0.4800
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $0.4800 | — | 11.15% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.4800 | — | 10.66% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.4800 | — | 9.91% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.4800 | — | 9.57% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.4800 | — | 9.71% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.4800 | — | 10.13% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.4800 | — | 9.42% | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.4800 | — | 10.14% | Jul 15, 2024 |
STWD Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
11.9%
#5 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.6% payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
11.9%
#7 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STWDStarwood Property Tr… | $6.2B | 11.9% | 1.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 BXMTBlackstone Mortgage … | $3.1B | 10.4% | 2.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  RCReady Capital Corpor… | $289M | 38.7% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 ARIApollo Commercial Re… | $1.4B | 9.4% | 1.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  KREFKKR Real Estate Fina… | $454M | 14.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 TRTXTPG RE Finance Trust… | $665M | 13.3% | 1.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  GPMTGranite Point Mortga… | $63M | 16.4% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 BRSPBrightSpire Capital,… | $722M | 11.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 LADRLadder Capital Corp | $1.3B | 9.1% | 1.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
STWD Annual Dividend History (2009–2026)
18 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.48 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.6% |
| 2025 | $1.92 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.22 | 157.4% | 0.64x | 10.4% |
| 2024 | $1.92 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.12 | 171.4% | 0.58x | 10.4% |
| 2023 | $1.92 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.07 | 179.4% | 0.56x | 10.4% |
| 2022 | $1.92 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.09 | 62.1% | 1.61x | 10.4% |
| 2021 | $1.92 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.52 | 126.3% | 0.79x | 10.4% |
| 2020 | $1.92 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.16 | 165.5% | 0.60x | 10.4% |
| 2019 | $1.92 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.79 | 107.3% | 0.93x | 10.4% |
| 2018 | $1.92 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.40 | 137.1% | 0.73x | 10.4% |
| 2017 | $1.92 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.52 | 126.3% | 0.79x | 10.4% |
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STWD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying STWD stock.
How much dividend does STWD pay per share?
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (STWD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.98 per share, with a current dividend yield of +11.9%. Payments are made Annual.
When is STWD's next ex-dividend date?
STWD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. STWD typically pays dividends Annual.
Is STWD's dividend safe?
STWD's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.6% and FCF payout ratio of +116.3%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has STWD increased its dividend?
STWD has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does STWD pay dividends?
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.98 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 17+ years from 2009 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in STWD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in STWD five years ago would be worth approximately $10,399 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is STWD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
STWD's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +10.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +11.9% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.