Medical Properties Trust (MPT) Dividend History & Yield
Medical Properties Trust (MPT) has increased its dividend for multiple years and currently yields 6.43%. The most recent dividend was $0.0900/share on Apr 9, 2026, paid Quarterly.
Current Yield
6.43%
TTM Dividend/Share
$0.34
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
-69.8%
Consecutive Growth Years
0
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
-28.26%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
-21.11%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
-9.34%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
-14.7%
FCF payout ratio
25.6%
Net debt / EBITDA
9.9x
Interest coverage
0.89x
ROIC (TTM)
3.4%
Dividend Safety Score
3 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is -69.8%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($0.38) covers dividend/share ($0.34).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
2 dividend cut(s) in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have declined over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
Only 0 consecutive year(s) of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 25.6%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 9.9x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (-21.1%) exceeds EPS growth (-23.4%) — payout ratio expanding.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Jun 18, 2026
- Payment date
- Jul 16, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.0900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.0900
Ex-date Mar 12, 2026
- Payment date
- Apr 9, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.0900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.0900
Ex-date Dec 11, 2025
- Payment date
- Jan 8, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.0900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.0900
Ex-date Sep 11, 2025
- Payment date
- Oct 9, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.0800
- Adj. dividend
- $0.0800
Ex-date Jun 18, 2025
- Payment date
- Jul 17, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.0800
- Adj. dividend
- $0.0800
Ex-date Mar 10, 2025
- Payment date
- Apr 10, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.0800
- Adj. dividend
- $0.0800
Ex-date Dec 12, 2024
- Payment date
- Jan 9, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.0800
- Adj. dividend
- $0.0800
Ex-date Sep 9, 2024
- Payment date
- Oct 10, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.0800
- Adj. dividend
- $0.0800
Ex-date Jun 10, 2024
- Payment date
- Jul 9, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.1500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1500
Ex-date Apr 19, 2024
- Payment date
- May 1, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.1500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1500
Ex-date Dec 6, 2023
- Payment date
- Jan 11, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.1500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1500
Ex-date Sep 13, 2023
- Payment date
- Oct 12, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.1500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1500
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 | $0.0900 | $0.0900 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Apr 9, 2026 | $0.0900 | $0.0900 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Jan 8, 2026 | $0.0900 | $0.0900 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Oct 9, 2025 | $0.0800 | $0.0800 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Jul 17, 2025 | $0.0800 | $0.0800 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Apr 10, 2025 | $0.0800 | $0.0800 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Jan 9, 2025 | $0.0800 | $0.0800 |
| Sep 9, 2024 | Oct 10, 2024 | $0.0800 | $0.0800 |
| Jun 10, 2024 | Jul 9, 2024 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 |
| Apr 19, 2024 | May 1, 2024 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Jan 11, 2024 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 |
| Sep 13, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
The table shows 11 year-over-year increases across 20 calendar years of data (2006–2025).
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.3300 | — | — |
| 2025 | $0.4600 | $0.3300 | -28.3% |
| 2024 | $0.8800 | $0.4600 | -47.7% |
| 2023 | $1.1600 | $0.8800 | -24.1% |
| 2022 | $1.1200 | $1.1600 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | $1.0800 | $1.1200 | +3.7% |
| 2020 | $1.0200 | $1.0800 | +5.9% |
| 2019 | $1.0000 | $1.0200 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | $0.9600 | $1.0000 | +4.2% |
| 2017 | $0.9100 | $0.9600 | +5.5% |
| 2016 | $0.8800 | $0.9100 | +3.4% |
| 2015 | $0.8400 | $0.8800 | +4.8% |
| 2014 | $0.8100 | $0.8400 | +3.7% |
| 2013 | $0.8000 | $0.8100 | +1.3% |
| 2012 | $0.8000 | $0.8000 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | $0.8000 | $0.8000 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | $0.8000 | $0.8000 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | $1.0100 | $0.8000 | -20.8% |
| 2008 | $1.0800 | $1.0100 | -6.5% |
| 2007 | $0.9900 | $1.0800 | +9.1% |
| 2006 | — | $0.9900 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Medical Properties Trust (MPT) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$200.45M
YoY change
-39.8%
5Y CAGR
-19.4%
Peak year (2022)
$698.53M
Latest annual
$193.26M
Cash dividends paid over time for Medical Properties Trust (MPT)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Medical Properties Trust (MPT)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $193.26M | -39.8% | -$127.82M | ||
| 2024 | $321.08M | -47.8% | -$294.31M | ||
| 2023 | $615.39M | -11.9% | -$83.14M | ||
| 2022 | $698.53M | +8.6% | +$55.06M | ||
| 2021 | $643.47M | +13.3% | +$75.50M | ||
| 2020 | $567.97M | +38.0% | +$156.27M | ||
| 2019 | $411.70M | +13.1% | +$47.79M | ||
| 2018 | $363.91M | +11.4% | +$37.18M | ||
| 2017 | $326.73M | +49.6% | +$108.34M | ||
| 2016 | $218.39M | +19.4% | +$35.41M | ||
| 2015 | $182.98M | +26.7% | +$38.62M | ||
| 2014 | $144.37M | +20.0% | +$24.06M | ||
| 2013 | $120.31M | +15.7% | +$16.36M | ||
| 2012 | $103.95M | +16.0% | +$14.35M | ||
| 2011 | $89.60M | +16.2% | +$12.51M | ||
| 2010 | $77.09M | +25.0% | +$15.44M | ||
| 2009 | $61.65M | -5.3% | -$3.45M | ||
| 2008 | $65.10M | +22.6% | +$12.02M | ||
| 2007 | $53.08M | +47.0% | +$16.97M | ||
| 2006 | $36.11M | +115.8% | +$19.38M | ||
| 2005 | $16.73M | +541.4% | +$14.12M | ||
| 2004 | $2.61M | — | — |
The 2025 reading of Medical Properties Trust (MPT) dividends paid is $193.26M – plunged 39.8% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Medical Properties Trust dividends paid delivered a -19.4% annualised rate; with a net decline across the window.
Between 2022 and 2025, Medical Properties Trust dividends paid plunged 72.3%, falling from $698.53M to $193.26M.
2022 marks the peak dividends paid at $698.53M, with the historical low of $2.61M recorded in 2004.
Within Real Estate, Medical Properties Trust (MPT) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $2.55B.
Medical Properties Trust Dividends Paid 2025: $193.26M
Medical Properties Trust dividends paid in 2025 was $193.26M, plunged 39.8% below 2024.
Medical Properties Trust Dividends Paid 2024: $321.08M
Medical Properties Trust dividends paid in 2024 was $321.08M, plunged 47.8% below 2023.
Medical Properties Trust Dividends Paid 2023: $615.39M
Medical Properties Trust dividends paid in 2023 was $615.39M, declined 11.9% below 2022.
Medical Properties Trust Dividends Paid 2022: $698.53M
Medical Properties Trust dividends paid in 2022 was $698.53M, grew 8.6% from 2021. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Medical Properties Trust Dividends Paid 2021: $643.47M
Medical Properties Trust dividends paid in 2021 was $643.47M.
See more financial history for Medical Properties Trust (MPT).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Medical Properties Trust, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Prologis (PLD) | $3.76B | Real Estate |
| American Tower (AMT) | $3.16B | Real Estate |
| Realty Income (O) | $2.92B | Real Estate |
| Simon Property Group (SPG) | $2.79B | Real Estate |
| Public Storage (PSA) | $2.30B | Real Estate |
| Welltower (WELL) | $1.88B | Real Estate |
| Equinix (EQIX) | $1.86B | Real Estate |
| Digital Realty Trust (DLR) | $1.73B | Real Estate |
Frequently asked questions
Does Medical Properties Trust pay dividends?
Yes, Medical Properties Trust (MPT) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $0.34 per share annually, yielding 6.43%.
What is Medical Properties Trust's dividend yield?
Medical Properties Trust (MPT) has a current dividend yield of 6.43%.
Is Medical Properties Trust's dividend safe?
Medical Properties Trust (MPT) passes 3 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
Is Medical Properties Trust a yield trap?
Medical Properties Trust (MPT) shows 2 warning signals: Dividend growth rate declining for multiple years; Dividends declining for 3+ consecutive years. Investors should review fundamentals carefully.
How many consecutive years has Medical Properties Trust increased its dividend?
Medical Properties Trust (MPT) has 0 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Medical Properties Trust's dividend payout ratio?
Medical Properties Trust (MPT) has a dividend payout ratio of -69.8%. Sourced from vendor ratio data (fiscal year or latest period).
What is Medical Properties Trust's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Medical Properties Trust (MPT) is $200.45M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Medical Properties Trust dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Medical Properties Trust (MPT) dividends paid changed -39.8% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Medical Properties Trust dividends paid?
Medical Properties Trust (MPT) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is -19.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Medical Properties Trust dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Medical Properties Trust dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $698.53M in 2022.
What was Medical Properties Trust dividends paid in 2024?
Medical Properties Trust (MPT) dividends paid in 2024 was $321.08M.
What was Medical Properties Trust dividends paid in 2025?
Medical Properties Trust (MPT) dividends paid in 2025 was $193.26M.
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