NHI Dividend History & Yield
National Health Investors, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.94 | $94.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 (in 157 days) | Apr 14, 2027 | $0.94 | $94.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 30, 2027 (in 248 days) | Jul 14, 2027 | $0.94 | $94.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Sep 29, 2027 (in 339 days) | Oct 13, 2027 | $0.94 | $94.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from NHI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.76 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much NHI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 320 | $21,402 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,596 | $107,011 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,192 | $214,021 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.61%. $10,000 in NHI would currently pay about $561 a year ($47 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
NHI dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | — | $0.94 | +2.2% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | — | $0.92 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | — | $0.92 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $0.92 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | — | $0.92 | +2.2% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Sep 27, 2024 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | — | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | — | $0.90 | -18.4% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | — | $1.103 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | — | $1.103 | +0.0% |
NHI dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Raised 2.2% | $0.92 | $0.94 | Paid |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Raised 2.2% | $0.90 | $0.92 | 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
NHI scores 5/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Share price down more than 15% over 1 year
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 National Health Investors, Inc.
National Health Investors, Inc. is a self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company owns, leases, operates and finances the development of high-quality real estate properties in the United States, focusing on senior housing communities and medical facilities. The Company operates through two reportable segments, Real Estate Investments and SHOP. The Company's real estate property investments include independent living facilities, assisted living facilities, entrance fee communities, senior living campuses, skilled nursing facilities and hospitals. National Health Investors, Inc.
Sector: Real Estate. Industry: REIT - Healthcare Facilities. First dividend on our records: Dec 24, 1991. 137 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
NHI dividend FAQ
When is NHI's next ex-dividend date?
NHI's next ex-dividend date is Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.94 per share, expected on Jan 13, 2027.
How often does NHI pay dividends?
NHI pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.94 per share with an ex-date of Sep 30, 2026.
What is NHI's dividend yield?
NHI's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 5.52%, based on $3.70 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $67.06. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.76 per share, is 5.61%.
How much does NHI pay per share?
NHI pays about $0.94 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $3.76 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $376.00 a year.
Has NHI grown or cut its dividend?
NHI has raised its annual dividend for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 1.6% a year (+2.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of NHI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.61%, you would need about 320 shares of NHI (roughly $21,402 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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