Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.96
Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
6.8%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
38 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
38 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.7% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield6.8%
Trailing DPS$2.96
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout69.0%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak38 years
3Y CAGR1.4%
5Y CAGR1.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield6.8%
1Y Total Return16.7%
5Y Total Return-7.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)23.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,26110Y ago$13,77720Y ago$27,114
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 (39 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Universal Health Realty Income Trust has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 69.0%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
UHT has raised its dividend for 38 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.4% and 5-year CAGR of 1.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, UHT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 6.8% dividend yield, 6.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -7.4%, with dividends contributing 23.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,777 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$14.40
Avg/Payment$0.7200
Latest Change+0.7%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025Latest | $0.7450 | ↑ +0.7% | 7.45% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.7400 | — | 7.55% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | $0.7400 | ↑ +0.7% | 7.17% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | $0.7350 | — | 7.25% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.7350 | ↑ +0.7% | 7.59% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.7300 | — | 6.35% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | $0.7300 | ↑ +0.7% | 7.62% | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | $0.7250 | — | 8.18% | Mar 29, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Hospitals and inpatient facilities
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
6.8%
#1 of 4
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
38Y
1.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.8%
#3 of 4
Annual Dividend History
39 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.96 | 1.4% | 4 | $1.27 | 233.1% | 0.43x | 4.7% |
| 2024 | $2.92 | 1.4% | 4 | $1.39 | 210.1% | 0.48x | 4.7% |
| 2023 | $2.88 | 1.4% | 4 | $1.11 | 259.5% | 0.39x | 4.6% |
| 2022 | $2.84 | 1.4% | 4 | $1.53 | 185.6% | 0.54x | 4.5% |
| 2021 | $2.80 | 1.4% | 4 | $7.92 | 35.4% | 2.83x | 4.5% |
| 2020 | $2.76 | 1.5% | 4 | $1.41 | 195.7% | 0.51x | 4.4% |
| 2019 | $2.72 | 1.5% | 4 | $1.38 | 197.1% | 0.51x | 4.3% |
| 2018 | $2.68 | 1.5% | 4 | $1.76 | 152.3% | 0.66x | 4.3% |
| 2017 | $2.64 | 1.5% | 4 | $3.35 | 78.8% | 1.27x | 4.2% |
| 2016 | $2.60 | 1.6% | 4 | $1.28 | 203.1% | 0.49x | 4.1% |
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How much dividend does UHT pay per share?
Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.96 per share, with a current dividend yield of +6.8%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is UHT's next ex-dividend date?
UHT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. UHT typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is UHT's dividend safe?
UHT's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +69.0%. With 38 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is UHT a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Universal Health Realty Income Trust is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 38 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.4%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does UHT pay dividends?
Universal Health Realty Income Trust pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $2.96 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 38+ years from 1987 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in UHT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in UHT five years ago would be worth approximately $9,261 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is UHT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
UHT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +6.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.