MPT Dividend History & Yield
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 (today) | Oct 8, 2026 | $0.09 | $9.00 | Declared |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 (in 91 days) | Dec 24, 2026 | $0.09 | $9.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 (in 182 days) | Mar 25, 2027 | $0.09 | $9.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 10, 2027 (in 273 days) | Jun 24, 2027 | $0.09 | $9.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 9, 2027 (in 364 days) | Sep 23, 2027 | $0.09 | $9.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MPT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.45 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much MPT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 3,334 | $13,300 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 16,667 | $66,500 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 33,334 | $133,000 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 9.02%. $10,000 in MPT would currently pay about $902 a year ($75 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MPT dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2026 | — | $0.09 | +0.0% |
| Dec 11, 2025 | — | $0.09 | +12.5% |
| Sep 11, 2025 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Jun 18, 2025 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Mar 10, 2025 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Dec 12, 2024 | — | $0.08 | +0.0% |
| Sep 9, 2024 | — | $0.08 | -46.7% |
| Jun 10, 2024 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Apr 19, 2024 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Dec 6, 2023 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2023 | — | $0.15 | -48.3% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Mar 15, 2023 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Dec 7, 2022 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2022 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2022 | — | $0.29 | +3.6% |
| Dec 8, 2021 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2021 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Jun 16, 2021 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Mar 17, 2021 | — | $0.28 | +3.7% |
| Dec 9, 2020 | — | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| Sep 9, 2020 | — | $0.27 | +0.0% |
MPT dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | Raised 12.5% | $0.08 | $0.09 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
MPT scores 30/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- Yield above 7%
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Medical Properties Trust, Inc.
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. is a self-advised real estate investment trust formed in 2003 to acquire and develop net-leased hospital facilities. From its inception, the Company has grown to become one of the world's largest owners of hospital real estate with 378 facilities and approximately 38,000 licensed beds in nine countries and across three continents as of March 31, 2026. MPT's financing model facilitates acquisitions and recapitalizations and allows operators of hospitals to unlock the value of their real estate assets to fund facility improvements, technology upgrades and other investments in operations. Medical Properties Trust, Inc. is based in Alabama, Birmingham.
Sector: Real Estate. Industry: REIT - Healthcare Facilities. First dividend on our records: Sep 13, 2005. 84 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
MPT dividend FAQ
When is MPT's next ex-dividend date?
MPT's next ex-dividend date is Sep 10, 2026 (today, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.09 per share, expected on Oct 8, 2026.
How often does MPT pay dividends?
MPT pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.09 per share with an ex-date of Jun 18, 2026.
What is MPT's dividend yield?
MPT's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 8.77%, based on $0.35 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $3.99. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.36 per share, is 9.02%.
How much does MPT pay per share?
MPT pays about $0.09 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.36 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $36.00 a year.
Has MPT grown or cut its dividend?
MPT has raised its annual dividend for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 15.9% a year (+45.8% over the last year). MPT did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of MPT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 9.02%, you would need about 3,334 shares of MPT (roughly $13,300 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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