Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.44
Ventas, Inc. (VTR) Dividend History
Income profile from 1999 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
N/A
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
1 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.1% and trend is falling.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend YieldN/A
Trailing DPS$2.44
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score7/9
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 Yield0.0%
1Y Total Return27.3%
5Y Total Return80.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,06210Y ago$19,73020Y ago$50,155
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 (28 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Ventas, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong 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: 0.0% 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 80.6%, with dividends contributing 17.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $19,730 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$9.19
Avg/Payment$0.4595
Latest Change+8.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $0.5200 | ↑ +8.3% | 2.27% | 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 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | $0.4500 | — | 2.82% | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | $0.4500 | — | 3.54% | Jul 18, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Diversified healthcare real estate
Div Yield
—
—
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
1Y
-2.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.0%
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Annual Dividend History
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.52 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.1% |
| 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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How much dividend does VTR pay per share?
Ventas, Inc. (VTR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.44 per share, with a current dividend yield of N/A. Payments are made Annual.
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 Annual.
Is VTR's dividend safe?
VTR's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. 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 Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.44 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 $18,062 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 N/A market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.