Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ChampionUniversal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT) has increased its dividend for 39 consecutive years and currently yields 7.02%. The most recent dividend was $0.7450/share on Mar 31, 2026, paid Quarterly.
Current Yield
7.02%
TTM Dividend/Share
$2.97
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
230.2%
Consecutive Growth Years
39 (Dividend Champion)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
1.37%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
1.41%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
1.46%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
8.4%
FCF payout ratio
20.9%
Net debt / EBITDA
6.0x
Interest coverage
1.92x
ROIC (TTM)
8.5%
Dividend Safety Score
4 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 230.2%, above the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($3.55) covers dividend/share ($2.97).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have declined over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
39 consecutive years of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 20.9%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 6.0x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (1.4%) exceeds EPS growth (-5.8%) — payout ratio expanding.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Mar 23, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 31, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.7450
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7450
Ex-date Dec 22, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 31, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.7450
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7450
Ex-date Sep 22, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 30, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.7400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7400
Ex-date Jun 23, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 30, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.7400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7400
Ex-date Mar 24, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 31, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.7350
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7350
Ex-date Dec 16, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 31, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.7350
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7350
Ex-date Sep 16, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 30, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.7300
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7300
Ex-date Jun 17, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 28, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.7300
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7300
Ex-date Mar 15, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 29, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.7250
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7250
Ex-date Dec 18, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 29, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.7250
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7250
Ex-date Sep 18, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 29, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.7200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7200
Ex-date Jun 16, 2023
- Payment date
- Jun 30, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.7200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7200
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.7450 | $0.7450 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.7450 | $0.7450 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.7400 | $0.7400 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.7400 | $0.7400 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.7350 | $0.7350 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.7350 | $0.7350 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.7300 | $0.7300 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.7300 | $0.7300 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | $0.7250 | $0.7250 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.7250 | $0.7250 |
| Sep 18, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.7200 | $0.7200 |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.7200 | $0.7200 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Universal Health Realty Income Trust has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 39 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2.9600 | — | — |
| 2025 | $2.9200 | $2.9600 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | $2.8800 | $2.9200 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $2.8400 | $2.8800 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | $2.8000 | $2.8400 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | $2.7600 | $2.8000 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | $2.7200 | $2.7600 | +1.5% |
| 2019 | $2.6800 | $2.7200 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | $2.6400 | $2.6800 | +1.5% |
| 2017 | $2.6000 | $2.6400 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | $2.5600 | $2.6000 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | $2.5200 | $2.5600 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | $2.4950 | $2.5200 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | $2.4600 | $2.4950 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | $2.4250 | $2.4600 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | $2.4150 | $2.4250 | +0.4% |
| 2010 | $2.3800 | $2.4150 | +1.5% |
| 2009 | $2.3400 | $2.3800 | +1.7% |
| 2008 | $2.3000 | $2.3400 | +1.7% |
| 2007 | $2.2600 | $2.3000 | +1.8% |
| 2006 | $2.1750 | $2.2600 | +3.9% |
| 2005 | $1.9817 | $2.1750 | +9.8% |
| 2004 | $1.9600 | $1.9817 | +1.1% |
| 2003 | $1.9200 | $1.9600 | +2.1% |
| 2002 | $1.8750 | $1.9200 | +2.4% |
| 2001 | $1.8400 | $1.8750 | +1.9% |
| 2000 | $1.8100 | $1.8400 | +1.7% |
| 1999 | $1.7550 | $1.8100 | +3.1% |
| 1998 | $1.7000 | $1.7550 | +3.2% |
| 1997 | $1.6950 | $1.7000 | +0.3% |
| 1996 | $1.6800 | $1.6950 | +0.9% |
| 1995 | $1.6650 | $1.6800 | +0.9% |
| 1994 | $1.6600 | $1.6650 | +0.3% |
| 1993 | $1.6227 | $1.6600 | +2.3% |
| 1992 | $1.5400 | $1.6227 | +5.4% |
| 1991 | $1.4800 | $1.5400 | +4.1% |
| 1990 | $1.4600 | $1.4800 | +1.4% |
| 1989 | $1.3800 | $1.4600 | +5.8% |
| 1988 | $1.3300 | $1.3800 | +3.8% |
| 1987 | — | $1.3300 | — |
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 Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$41.18M
YoY change
+1.6%
5Y CAGR
+1.6%
Peak year (2025)
$41.03M
Latest annual
$41.03M
Cash dividends paid over time for Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41.03M | +1.6% | +$634,000 | ||
| 2024 | $40.39M | — | +$40.39M | ||
| 2023 | $0 | -100.0% | -$39.18M | ||
| 2022 | $39.18M | +1.7% | +$645,000 | ||
| 2021 | $38.53M | +1.5% | +$559,000 | ||
| 2020 | $37.97M | +1.5% | +$562,000 | ||
| 2019 | $37.41M | +1.6% | +$580,000 | ||
| 2018 | $36.83M | +2.2% | +$777,000 | ||
| 2017 | $36.05M | +2.6% | +$916,000 | ||
| 2016 | $35.14M | +3.1% | +$1.05M | ||
| 2015 | $34.09M | +4.2% | +$1.37M | ||
| 2014 | $32.72M | +3.0% | +$967,000 | ||
| 2013 | $31.75M | +1.8% | +$556,000 | ||
| 2012 | $31.20M | +1.6% | +$492,000 | ||
| 2011 | $30.70M | +2.8% | +$838,000 | ||
| 2010 | $29.86M | +5.1% | +$1.46M | ||
| 2009 | $28.41M | +2.4% | +$666,000 | ||
| 2008 | $27.74M | +2.0% | +$543,000 | ||
| 2007 | $27.20M | +2.1% | +$566,000 | ||
| 2006 | $26.63M | +4.1% | +$1.04M | ||
| 2005 | $25.59M | +8.9% | +$2.10M | ||
| 2004 | $23.49M | +2.3% | +$528,000 | ||
| 2003 | $22.96M | +2.3% | +$520,000 | ||
| 2002 | $22.44M | +9.0% | +$1.86M | ||
| 2001 | $20.58M | +24.5% | +$4.05M | ||
| 2000 | $16.53M | +1.9% | +$314,000 | ||
| 1999 | $16.21M | +3.2% | +$499,000 | ||
| 1998 | $15.72M | +3.0% | +$452,000 | ||
| 1997 | $15.26M | +0.6% | +$90,000 | ||
| 1996 | $15.17M | +0.9% | +$142,000 | ||
| 1995 | $15.03M | +0.9% | +$135,000 | ||
| 1994 | $14.90M | +5.7% | +$797,000 | ||
| 1993 | $14.10M | +22.6% | +$2.60M | ||
| 1992 | $11.50M | +5.5% | +$600,000 | ||
| 1991 | $10.90M | +4.8% | +$500,000 | ||
| 1990 | $10.40M | +1.0% | +$100,000 | ||
| 1989 | $10.30M | — | — |
2025's annual dividends paid for Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT) came in at $41.03M – edged up 1.6% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Universal Health Realty Income Trust dividends paid delivered a +1.6% annualised rate; sustaining 2 straight years of year-over-year growth.
$41.03M stands as the all-time-high annual dividends paid, posted in 2025, against a low of $0 during 2023.
Within Real Estate, Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $2.55B.
Universal Health Realty Income Trust Dividends Paid 2025: $41.03M
Universal Health Realty Income Trust dividends paid in 2025 was $41.03M, edged up 1.6% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Universal Health Realty Income Trust Dividends Paid 2024: $40.39M
Universal Health Realty Income Trust dividends paid in 2024 was $40.39M.
Universal Health Realty Income Trust Dividends Paid 2023: $0
Universal Health Realty Income Trust dividends paid in 2023 was $0, plunged 100.0% below 2022. This figure represents the lowest annual value in the available history.
Universal Health Realty Income Trust Dividends Paid 2022: $39.18M
Universal Health Realty Income Trust dividends paid in 2022 was $39.18M, edged up 1.7% from 2021.
Universal Health Realty Income Trust Dividends Paid 2021: $38.53M
Universal Health Realty Income Trust dividends paid in 2021 was $38.53M.
See more financial history for Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Universal Health Realty Income 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 Universal Health Realty Income Trust pay dividends?
Yes, Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $2.97 per share annually, yielding 7.02%.
What is Universal Health Realty Income Trust's dividend yield?
Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT) has a current dividend yield of 7.02%.
Is Universal Health Realty Income Trust's dividend safe?
Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT) passes 4 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Universal Health Realty Income Trust increased its dividend?
Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT) has 39 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Universal Health Realty Income Trust's dividend payout ratio?
Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT) has a dividend payout ratio of 230.2%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Universal Health Realty Income Trust's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT) is $41.18M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Universal Health Realty Income Trust dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT) dividends paid changed +1.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Universal Health Realty Income Trust dividends paid?
Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +1.6% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Universal Health Realty Income Trust dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Universal Health Realty Income Trust dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $41.03M in 2025.
What was Universal Health Realty Income Trust dividends paid in 2024?
Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT) dividends paid in 2024 was $40.39M.
What was Universal Health Realty Income Trust dividends paid in 2025?
Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT) dividends paid in 2025 was $41.03M.
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