Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.89
Welltower Inc. (WELL) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
N/A
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
2 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.6% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend YieldN/A
Trailing DPS$2.89
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR4.9%
5Y CAGR0.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.0%
1Y Total Return36.8%
5Y Total Return221.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$32,11910Y ago$37,04620Y ago$72,750
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 (42 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Welltower Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
WELL has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.9% and 5-year CAGR of 0.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WELL 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 4.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 221.2%, with dividends contributing 18.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $37,046 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$12.83
Avg/Payment$0.6415
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026Latest | $0.7400 | — | 1.39% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.7400 | — | 1.48% | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | $0.7400 | ↑ +10.4% | 1.67% | Aug 21, 2025 |
| May 14, 2025 | $0.6700 | — | 1.87% | May 22, 2025 |
| Feb 25, 2025 | $0.6700 | — | 1.73% | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | $0.6700 | — | 1.90% | Nov 21, 2024 |
| Aug 12, 2024 | $0.6700 | ↑ +9.8% | 2.14% | Aug 21, 2024 |
| May 10, 2024 | $0.6100 | — | 2.47% | May 22, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Diversified healthcare real estate
Div Yield
—
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Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
2Y
0.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.0%
#3 of 3
Annual Dividend History
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.74 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.2% |
| 2025 | $2.82 | 10.2% | 4 | $1.39 | 202.9% | 0.49x | 4.6% |
| 2024 | $2.56 | 4.9% | 4 | $1.57 | 163.1% | 0.61x | 4.2% |
| 2023 | $2.44 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.66 | 369.7% | 0.27x | 4.0% |
| 2022 | $2.44 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.30 | 813.3% | 0.12x | 4.0% |
| 2021 | $2.44 | -9.6% | 4 | $0.78 | 312.8% | 0.32x | 4.0% |
| 2020 | $2.70 | -22.4% | 4 | $2.33 | 115.9% | 0.86x | 4.4% |
| 2019 | $3.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.05 | 114.1% | 0.88x | 5.6% |
| 2018 | $3.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.02 | 172.3% | 0.58x | 5.6% |
| 2017 | $3.48 | 1.2% | 4 | $1.26 | 276.2% | 0.36x | 5.6% |
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How much dividend does WELL pay per share?
Welltower Inc. (WELL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.89 per share, with a current dividend yield of N/A. Payments are made Annual.
When is WELL's next ex-dividend date?
WELL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WELL typically pays dividends Annual.
Is WELL's dividend safe?
WELL's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has WELL increased its dividend?
WELL has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.9%.
How often does WELL pay dividends?
Welltower Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.89 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WELL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WELL five years ago would be worth approximately $32,119 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WELL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WELL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.6% 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 consistent dividend growth.