Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.86
Ventas, Inc. (VTR) Dividend History
Income profile from 1999 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.1%
Payout Ratio
3.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
VTR Dividend Income Check
Safety
3.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.1% and trend is falling.
VTR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.1%
Trailing DPS$1.86
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout3.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout56.3%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR2.2%
5Y CAGR-2.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.1%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.1%
1Y Total Return29.3%
5Y Total Return69.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)16.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,97910Y ago$15,11620Y ago$40,360
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). VTR's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
VTR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (28 years of payments)
VTR Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Ventas, Inc. distributes 3.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 56.3%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
VTR has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.2% and 5-year CAGR of -2.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, VTR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.1% dividend yield, 2.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.1% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 69.8%, with dividends contributing 16.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $15,116 today.
VTR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$9.33
Avg/Payment$0.4665
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026Latest | $0.5200 | — | 2.35% | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.5200 | — | 2.25% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.5200 | ↑ +8.3% | 2.40% | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.4800 | — | 2.48% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.4800 | — | 2.70% | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.4800 | — | 2.95% | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.4800 | ↑ +6.7% | 2.66% | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.4500 | — | 3.06% | Jan 16, 2025 |
VTR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.1%
#8 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
3.4% payout
Streak
1Y
-2.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.1%
#8 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VTRVentas, Inc. | $42.1B | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
 WELLWelltower Inc. | $165.7B | 1.2% | 2.0% | 2 | Sustainable |
2nd  HRHealthcare Realty Tr… | $6.3B | 6.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 OHIOmega Healthcare Inv… | $13.7B | 5.4% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  SBRASabra Health Care RE… | $5.0B | 6.0% | 1.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
 NHINational Health Inve… | $3.3B | 5.4% | 1.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
 LTCLTC Properties, Inc. | $2.2B | 5.4% | 91.0% | 0 | At Risk |
 CTRECareTrust REIT, Inc. | $8.8B | 3.4% | 80.9% | 10 | Watch |
1st  GMREGlobal Medical REIT … | $94M | 63.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
VTR Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.56 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3.3% |
| 2025 | $1.92 | 6.7% | 4 | $0.54 | 355.6% | 0.28x | 4.1% |
| 2024 | $1.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.19 | 947.4% | 0.11x | 3.8% |
| 2023 | $1.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.10 | — | — | 3.8% |
| 2022 | $1.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.13 | — | — | 3.8% |
| 2021 | $1.80 | -16.0% | 4 | $0.13 | 1384.6% | 0.07x | 3.8% |
| 2020 | $2.14 | -32.4% | 4 | $1.17 | 183.1% | 0.55x | 4.6% |
| 2019 | $3.17 | 0.2% | 4 | $1.17 | 270.9% | 0.37x | 6.8% |
| 2018 | $3.16 | 1.5% | 4 | $1.14 | 277.4% | 0.36x | 6.7% |
| 2017 | $3.12 | 5.1% | 4 | $3.78 | 82.4% | 1.21x | 6.6% |
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VTR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying VTR stock.
How much dividend does VTR pay per share?
Ventas, Inc. (VTR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.86 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.1%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is VTR's next ex-dividend date?
VTR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. VTR typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is VTR's dividend safe?
VTR's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +3.4% and FCF payout ratio of +56.3%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has VTR increased its dividend?
VTR has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -2.2%.
How often does VTR pay dividends?
Ventas, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.86 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 27+ years from 1999 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in VTR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in VTR five years ago would be worth approximately $16,979 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is VTR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
VTR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.1% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.