Does Welltower Pay Dividends?
Welltower Inc. · WELL · updated
Key facts: Welltower dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 19, 2026, Welltower (WELL) pays a dividend of $0.85 per share every quarter, $3.40 a year, a 1.45% yield at its share price of $234.85.
- Welltower (WELL) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, May, August and November.
- The most recent dividend from Welltower (WELL), $0.85 per share, went ex-dividend on Aug 12, 2026 and was paid on Aug 20, 2026.
- Welltower (WELL) has paid a dividend since at least 1987; SmarterDividends' records hold 160 of its dividend payments.
- Welltower (WELL) has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from Welltower (WELL), 14.9% to $0.85 per share, went ex-dividend on Aug 12, 2026.
- At $3.40 a year per share, 100 shares of WELL pay $340.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Welltower (WELL) B on an A to F scale; it pays out 133% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Welltower Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Oct 19, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-welltower-pay-dividends
How much does Welltower pay?
Welltower (WELL) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $0.85 per share. That is $3.40 per share a year, a 1.45% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $340.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $145.00 a year, before tax.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 | $0.85 | +14.9% |
| May 13, 2026 | May 21, 2026 | $0.74 | — |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 | $0.74 | — |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Nov 20, 2025 | $0.74 | — |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Aug 21, 2025 | $0.74 | +10.4% |
| May 14, 2025 | May 22, 2025 | $0.67 | — |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 | $0.67 | — |
| Nov 13, 2024 | Nov 21, 2024 | $0.67 | — |
When does Welltower pay dividends?
Welltower (WELL) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, May, August and November. Its next dividend has not been declared yet.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The WELL ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Welltower's dividend history
Welltower (WELL) has paid a dividend since at least 1987, and SmarterDividends' records hold 160 payments. It has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 14.9%, went ex-dividend on Aug 12, 2026.
Its annual dividend was cut in 2020, by SmarterDividends' records. Its dividend safety grade is B on an A to F scale. Full WELL dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Welltower pay dividends?
As of Oct 19, 2026, Welltower (WELL) pays a dividend of $0.85 per share every quarter, $3.40 a year, a 1.45% yield at its share price of $234.85.
How much is Welltower's dividend?
Welltower (WELL) pays $0.85 per share each payment, $3.40 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $3.07 per share in total.
How often does Welltower pay dividends?
Welltower (WELL) pays every quarter, most recently in March, May, August and November.
When is Welltower's next dividend?
Welltower has not declared its next dividend yet. It usually pays in March, May, August and November. The last one went ex-dividend on Aug 12, 2026.
What is Welltower's dividend yield?
1.45% as of Oct 19, 2026: $3.40 a year in dividends divided by the $234.85 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of WELL pay?
About $340.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $85.00, at Welltower's current dividend rate.
Has Welltower ever cut its dividend?
Yes. SmarterDividends' records show a cut in Welltower's annual dividend, most recently in 2020. It has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years since.
How long has Welltower paid dividends?
Since at least 1987, the start of Welltower's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 160 payments.
When do I need to buy WELL to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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